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$2.83 million social housing units complete

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Shortland is home to a new $2.83 million housing development.

The eight units on Macarthur Street are thanks to the NSW Government’s plan to build modern, high-quality social housing in Newcastle.

The two-storey development has four one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units, with six parking spaces. 

Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Shortland development also created 14 much-needed jobs during construction. 

“We have replaced two ageing fibro houses with improved housing that will provide a comfortable and safe home for up to 12 new residents,” she explained. 

“In addition, the project was specifically designed with three separate façade frontages which appear like detached homes and therefore complement the surrounding low density streetscape.” 

The project is located opposite Cook Park within a six minute walk to a bus stop, with services to the University of Newcastle and city centre. 

Ms Pavey said the development forms part of the NSW Government’s $400 million Fast Track Housing Construction Package, which promises almost 1,300 new social homes across the state.

It is estimated the developments will support 800 direct and 1,200 indirect jobs during construction. 

“We are fast-tracking projects to get shovels in the ground faster, sustaining critically important jobs in construction and across the wider NSW economy while delivering new fit-for-purpose homes for disadvantaged people,” Ms Pavey said. 

The housing renewals are part of the NSW Government’s Future Directions for Social Housing, a 10-year plan to build more and better social homes that blend in with local communities. 

More information on the NSW Government’s social housing plan can be found at the department’s website. www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/land-and-housing-corporation

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