Question regarding the demolition and redevelopment plans for 79 public housing properties in Highgate, specifically Stirling Towers. The answer provides a timeline for demolition and outlines the intended redevelopment plan.

AnsweredQoN 807Legislative Council
Asked
25 August 2016
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Housing

QuestionView source ↗

PUBLIC HOUSING — HIGHGATE
807. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Housing:
I refer to the 79 public housing
properties in Highgate that were awaiting demolition as at 31 July 2016.
(1) When are these scheduled for
demolition?
(2) What is the address of these
properties?
(3) What is the plan regarding the
land once demolition is complete?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for some notice
of this question.
(1) Demolition
works are expected to be commenced in March 2017. The request for tender for
the demolition of the buildings will be released to market on 5 September 2016.
(2) It is 49 Smith Street, Highgate.
This complex is known as Stirling Towers.
(3) The Housing
Authority intends to redevelop the site into a high-quality and contemporary
development that integrates with the local community incorporating social
housing, shared equity and affordable housing.

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