The First person moves into the new Older Persons Complex in Canberra

Older Persons Complex, Curtin ACT

Housing and Community Services ACT has handed over the keys to the first older persons unit to be built under the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.

The funds to construct the complex specifically designed for older people were provided by the Australian Government while the land was provided to Housing and Community Services by the ACT Government at no cost.

All homes in the 12 unit complex meet Adaptable Class C under Australian Standards. One of these properties also includes a third bedroom suitable for a live in carer. The properties have an energy rating of at least 6 stars and also include highly efficient gas boosted solar hot-water systems.

The households, who are moving into the centrally located suburb of Curtin, are relocating from other public housing properties. The properties returned will be allocated to families and clients from the priority Social Housing Register.

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