This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THE Queensland government’s housing construction initiative has reached a milestone ahead of schedule, starting construction on 1,500 homes across Queensland.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the Housing Construction Jobs Program was crucial.
“Labor is building an additional 5,500 homes across Queensland, working in partnership with industry and community housing providers to create more social housing in high-growth areas.
“It also creates a pipeline of development opportunities and creates more jobs for Queenslanders working in the construction sector, and more jobs right through the building supply chain,” he added.
de Brenni said the initiative is well ahead of schedule.
“We are well on track to deliver on our target of awarding contracts for the commencement of more than 2000 homes by mid-2020.
“To date, we have supported almost 1,400 jobs across the state in the construction of homes,”
de Brenni said that the Palaszczuk government’s Housing Strategy was also assisting low-income Queenslanders to access or remain in the private market.
“With the cost of living increasing and wage growth stalling, last year the Palaszczuk government stepped in to support 200,000 families access or remain in private rentals across the state.”
