Thursday, 18 August 2022

New Street, Brighton, public housing

Mr ERDOGAN (Southern Metropolitan) (09:56): I rise to inform the chamber of the progress towards the redevelopment of public housing in New Street, Brighton. Early works on the project started in August 2021, and the Andrews Labor government is getting on with delivering this transformative redevelopment, which is part of a $515 million investment across sites in Brighton, Prahran and Flemington. Fourteen apprentices have already been employed and seven jobs created for social housing tenants, with 900 jobs expected to be created throughout the project.

The Big Housing Build is a win for jobs. The redevelopment, to be completed at the start of 2024, will create 299 homes in Brighton to be made up of 151 social housing homes and 148 market rental homes which will be designed specifically for people with disabilities. Other features include flexible floorplans to accommodate larger families. This will replace 127 existing outdated public housing properties with modern homes that better meet the needs of residents. These homes will be accessible, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable, and the redevelopment will include a precinct that will feature new public open spaces and community facilities. This project is a massive win for existing and future residents of our local community and sends a message that public and social housing is welcome everywhere, including in Brighton. This is yet another example of the Andrews Labor government delivering for my constituents and all Victorians.