Ninety new social homes are set to be built in St Albans as part of a state government plan to deliver over 1000 new social homes across the state.
The social housing growth fund will see the state government work with community housing providers to increase the number of homes available for Victorians on the social housing register – including people escaping family violence, people sleeping rough, and First Nations Victorians.
The St Albans development, managed by Evolve Housing, will provide one and two-bedroom homes within close proximity of Keilor Plains Station as well as local primary and secondary schools.
The St Albans development is part of a wider $369 million plan which will see the state government fund not-for-profit community housing organisations to build and operate social housing for 30 years.
Housing Minister Harriet Shing said the partnership with housing providers will result in “more modern, energy efficient and accessible homes for Victorians on the social housing waitlist”.
“Everyone deserves the safety and security of a roof over their head,” said Ms Shing.
The state government said these energy efficient homes would help renters to save on power bills, and to keep warm in winter and cool in summer.
The investment is also expected to support more than 5400 jobs across the state by supporting suppliers and construction workers.
