Mayor Cass Coleman officially opened the brand-new Specialist Disability Accommodation today in an open day ceremony at the former TAFE building in Lithgow which has been revitalised into brand new accommodation for people living with a disability.
The owners of the building Ethical SDA have turned the long vacant building into a delightful and open living space with 17 apartments in a range of configurations that breathes new life into the building.
The Mayor spoke about the benefit this accommodation will provide to people living with a disability in our area saying "Having Ethical SDA providing specialty disability accommodation in Lithgow means that those living with a disability can access housing that is clean, comfortable and designed with their needs in mind.
The Mayor also spoke about the benefits for the community saying, "There is a significant social benefit to having housing like this right in the middle of town, The residents who live here will have access to the shops, cafes, and services in the Lithgow Main Street which will improve their quality of life and sense of independence immensely."