Maintenance work supports tenants and local jobs in Southern NSW

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Over $1.4 million is being invested to upgrade 398 social housing homes in the areas of Bega, Eden and Monaro in NSW.

The Minister for Housing, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, recently visited the region, where the investment will provide upgrades to 184 homes in Bega, and 214 in Monaro.

It is estimated that this investment will help 50 social housing residents over a two year period, and contribute to improving the living conditions of social housing residents across the state by providing more affordable housing to people who need it the most.

The work will also assist maintenance contractors take on an estimated 250 apprentices.

Housing is an important component of the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan with a $6.4 billion investment to build 20,000 new social housing dwellings, and repairs and maintenance to around 47,000 existing social housing dwellings across Australia.

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