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• Miles Government announces seven new social homes in Bundaberg South where previously was one
• Also progressing social housing potential for government-owned land in Avoca
• Part of Homes for Queenslanders plan for 53,500 social homes by 2046
• Stark contrast to LNP who sent social housing backwards by 428 homes, blocking Help to Buy legislation

The Miles Government continues to deliver its social housing Big Build with works to start later this year on seven more homes in Bundaberg as part of its Homes for Queenslanders plan.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon says the Big Build is all at risk however under the LNP who cut social housing and will cut it again.

The new project will be built by Queensland company Bryant Building Contractors and will include three Gold level homes under the Livable Housing Design Guidelines.

This means the homes will be suitable for people with disability or older Queenslanders who use mobility aids.

The Bundaberg South site had previously had a three-bedroom home on it which was relocated to Gympie to house a family in need.

In addition to the seven new homes, the government is progressing work on potential social housing opportunities at a government-owned site in Avoca.

Technical assessments of the site are now underway by the Department, including master planning and site assessments, with initial advice indicating the site has the potential to housing outcomes for families, couples and individuals.

The department is also progressing due diligence on other sites in the region to develop a pipeline of new social housing to contribute to the 53,500 social homes target under the Homes for Queenslanders plan.

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith:

“Where the Bundaberg South property could previously have helped one family, once construction is completed, it will provide a home for seven households who need social housing.

“When the government was putting together Homes for Queenslanders, I made it clear that we wanted to see more social housing for our community.

“These homes will make a huge difference.”

Quotes attributable to Premier Steven Miles:

“Bundaberg locals have told me that housing is really important to them, and they want to see greater local action.

“That’s exactly why we are building more homes, faster, here in Bundaberg as part of our Homes for Queenslanders plan.

“This block of land will transform from one single home to seven, in a significant boost to local social housing supply.

“Only a Labor government will build more social and affordable homes, while delivering relief to renters and greater support for those sleeping rough.”

Quotes attributable to Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon:

“Our Homes for Queenslanders plan is boosting our social housing Big Build and getting tradies on the tools to build the homes Queenslanders need.

“The LNP have been out there suggesting Homes for Queenslanders is too much, so the question is what will they cut – will it be social homes that we’re building in Bundaberg?

“We know the Member for Burnett has explicitly said modular homes – like the two we recently built in Bundaberg for families – are too much. Will they cut those?”

Further information:

Anyone who needs housing assistance can contact the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre on 4331 7900 during business hours or call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

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