More social housing is on its way to Dandenong.
On Thursday 28 June, the State Government announced it would partner with Housing Choices Australia (HCA) to build 19 new dwellings in Dandenong.
Consumer Affairs Minister Marlene Kairouz said the site was within walking distance of the Dandenong CBD and Dandenong Railway Station.
She said it would provide long-term affordable housing for vulnerable tenants, including people with disabilities, older persons and people escaping family violence.
“Affordable housing projects give vulnerable Victorians the security they need to thrive,” Ms Kairouz said.
“We’re investing in more of these dwellings, so that people going through hard times can rebuild their lives.”
The project is due for completion mid next year.
HCA received $4.9 million in grants from the Victorian Property Fund (VPF) to develop the underutilised site in Dandenong and another in Newport.
The VPF is maintained by the interest on estate agents’ and conveyancers’ trust accounts and investment income.
