Burwood electorate
Mr FOWLES (Burwood) (11:44): (1359) My question is for the Minister for Housing and Minister for Planning. Minister, what is the status of the revised proposal for the Markham estate in my electorate of Burwood? We now have revised parameters for the redevelopment of the Markham estate, and they are: at least 60 per cent public housing; less than 200 dwellings arranged across five buildings with a maximum height of four storeys; no underground car park; and a commitment to work closely on the redevelopment with Boroondara council and ARAG, the Ashburton Residents Action Group, to achieve a high-quality design outcome. Local residents and stakeholders such as ARAG have indicated in-principle support for the government’s revised project parameters. I want to thank ARAG for their passionate advocacy and strong commitment to public housing. I am confident that under these revised parameters we will be able to deliver a project with broad community support that will help us address the ongoing pressures for more public and affordable housing.