Question regarding the number and vacancy duration of Department of Housing homes in Woodbridge, specifically addressing structural issues and involvement of other housing providers. The answer reveals one vacant property due to ongoing structural problems.

AnsweredQoN 432Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 June 2013
Portfolio
Housing

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(1) How many Department of Housing homes were vacant in the suburb of Woodbridge as of 30 June 2013? (2) How long has each home been vacant as of the 30 June 2013? (3) How many of those homes are still vacant? (4) How many of those homes in (1) (2) and (3) are with Foundation Housing or other housing providers?

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Answered
8 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
58 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(1)
1
(2)
174 days as the property has a history of ongoing structural problems due to foundation movements associated with soil type.
Tenant removed belongings in late January 2013.
Site inspection carried out to assess continual structural problems.
Some difficulties were experienced in sourcing a suitably qualified structural engineer to provide the necessary report on degree of damage and best way forward and
discussions continued with engineer through April, May and June.
(3)
1
(4)
Nil

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