❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about the progress of the METRONET Social and Affordable Housing and Jobs Package, specifically regarding the number of social housing dwellings, affordable homes, high-density mixed-tenure projects, and unique compact urban communities completed. The answer provides figures on dwellings delivered and under construction.
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I refer to the METRONET Social and Affordable Housing and Jobs Package announced on 10 May 2018, and I ask: (a) noting the target of 320, how many new social housing dwellings have been built as part of the package; (b) noting the target of 400, how many affordable homes have been built as part of the package; (c) noting the target of eight, how many "high-density mixed-tenure projects" have been completed; and (d) how many "unique compact urban communities on strategic sites close to METRONET stations" have been completed ?
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Answered
27 February 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
2 days
(a)-(d)
The METRONET Social and Affordable Housing and Jobs Package is a discrete program that relates to delivery of social and affordable housing in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) precincts, within the State Government’s overall housing program.
As at 30 November 2023, a total of 484 social and affordable dwellings have been delivered through this discrete program, comprised of 262 social dwellings and 222 affordable dwellings.
As at 30 November 2023, there are a further 173 social dwellings and 13 affordable dwellings under construction or contract through this discrete program.
The State Government’s funding for social and affordable housing in TOD precincts continues, with current and future social housing delivery funded by the Social Housing Investment Fund.
The METRONET Social and Affordable Housing and Jobs Package is a discrete program that relates to delivery of social and affordable housing in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) precincts, within the State Government’s overall housing program.
As at 30 November 2023, a total of 484 social and affordable dwellings have been delivered through this discrete program, comprised of 262 social dwellings and 222 affordable dwellings.
As at 30 November 2023, there are a further 173 social dwellings and 13 affordable dwellings under construction or contract through this discrete program.
The State Government’s funding for social and affordable housing in TOD precincts continues, with current and future social housing delivery funded by the Social Housing Investment Fund.
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