Murrindindi Shire Council is starting an important project to address housing shortages for key workers in our Eildon community. By providing essential housing, we aim to support the local economy, secure jobs, and sustain businesses.
With funding support from the Victorian Government's Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, we will be constructing dedicated key worker housing on two sites in Eildon, located at 10 Eighth Street and 18 Twenty-First Street.
This project stems from our Key Worker Housing Strategy and will provide key workers and their families with access to quality local housing, allowing them to live and thrive within our community.
We are inviting community members to share their perspectives on the design of the modular housing by completing our survey. Your input will help shape the appearance and character of this development.
Complete the survey below and visit our online engagement platform, The Loop, to learn more.
You can also join us at our local pop-up events in Eildon to chat with Council officers in person:
- Eildon Bowls Club – Wednesday 12 February at 5.30 to 7.30 pm
- Eildon Visitor Information Centre – Friday 14 February from 2.00 to 3.00 pm
- Eildon Grocer – Friday 14 February from 4.00 to 5.00 pm
Don't miss out! Feedback closes at 12 noon on Friday, 21 February 2025.
Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Damien Gallagher acknowledged that providing housing for key workers is essential to supporting the sustainability and vitality of our community.
"Business owners and operators in Murrindindi Shire experience challenges attracting and retaining key workers, skilled professionals and seasonal staff. This is in part due to our rural location, limited public transport, and housing shortages. We have heard from local businesses that the shortage of housing and limited housing options are a barrier to them attracting and retaining staff. This project will help overcome these obstacles and support our local economy and businesses."
Council's Deputy Mayor and Eildon Ward Councillor, Anita Carr added "Community feedback is vital in shaping the design of these houses, and we encourage everyone to share their ideas to help us create appropriate living spaces for our key workers that fit in with the character of Eildon."
Eildon Key Worker Housing Survey
