- 2 new social homes completed in Cranbrook
- Another 18-unit complex nearing completion in Mundingburra
- It's part of a record $3.9 billion for social and affordable homes, the largest concentrated investment in Queensland's history, to help deliver 13,000 homes
Townsville's newest social housing development will soon open its doors, the Palaszczuk Government has announced.
Construction has finished on two two-bedroom duplexes in Cranbrook, with tenants to move in soon.
It comes as another social housing property nears completion this month, comprising of 16 two-bedroom units and two four-bedroom apartments at Mundingburra.
Across North Queensland, 237 new social homes will commence in by June 30 2025, supporting more than 235 full-time equivalent jobs.
Quotes attributable to Member for Mundingburra Les Walker:
"Across the country, housing pressures are having an impact, including in North Queensland.
"These apartments are a great example of the work that's being done, and it won't be long now before people will be able to move in.
"Projects like this are what our social housing program is about - helping Queenslanders get a secure roof over their head when they need it most.
"I'm looking forward to welcoming more families to our community when the new 18-unit complex comes online later this month."
Quotes attributable to Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon:
"I'm pleased to see that another two households will soon have a place to call home here in Cranbrook, and very soon some more families will be moving into new units at Mundingburra.
"We know that having access to safe and secure home makes a big difference in a person's life.
"Since coming to government in 2015, we've delivered on average more than 10 homes a week for Queenslanders in need, and we're determined to keep delivering homes for people who need it most.
"That's why we're taking action with a record investment in new social and affordable homes, and providing more immediate support to those who need it."
