Social Housing Initiative well underway in South Australia

Friday, 17 July 2009

Works being undertaken at the now
complete Elizabeth Grove property

The first major upgrade to one of almost 400 South Australian social housing dwellings houses has been completed in Elizabeth Grove.

The upgraded home in Elizabeth Grove, which belongs to Housing SA within the Department for Families and Communities, recently welcomed new tenants.

Lodge Construction and Building was contracted to upgrade this home and three others in the area. The project has created work for the company’s in-house carpenters, as well as for suppliers, electricians, plumbers, landscapers and concreters.

To meet the demands of these projects, Lodge Construction and Building has employed an extra fulltime employee, in addition to retaining its existing staff. The company’s two trainees have also gained expertise by working on these projects.

“These projects have supported our business during challenging economic times” said Lodge Construction and Building director Don Belperio.

The work included repairing electrical services such as stoves and smoke alarms; upgrading plumbing services for bathrooms and laundries; repairing or replacing roof plumbing and stormwater, cupboards, doors, and other carpentry items; installing rainwater tanks, and installing verandas and window canopies.

Social Housing Stage One construction is also well underway. Work has started on over 35 dwellings and all work is expected to be completed by 30 June 2010.

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