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Boost for new homes for South Australia

Media release

Boost for new homes for South Australia

Media release
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the Federal government’s investment of $70 million to bring forward 3,641 new private and social housing in key growth areas across South Australia,” HIA Chief Executive, Industry and Policy, Simon Croft said today.

“This investment in enabling civil works, including roads, sewerage, water and power is an important initiative to fast track new dwellings delivery and boost housing supply.

“Part of the total spend includes, $35 million being provided to establish sewerage and water connects at the former West End brewery site. This will pave the way for around 1000 new dwellings in Thebarton.

“Also, a joint contribution between the Federal and the South Australian State Government of more than $30 million will facilitate the delivery of 700 affordable homes in the City of Playford. 

“This investment is vital to build both social and private homes faster, as builders often tell us that getting this key ‘last mile’ infrastructure is what holds many projects back from being delivered in a more-timely fashion.  

“HIA advocated for a boost in enabling infrastructure funding as part of this year’s Federal Budget to support states, territories and local governments to unlock new homes.

“It is therefore encouraging to see this funding being rolled out to support key housing projects, that will enable projects to be shovel ready faster and in turn boost housing supply across the country,” concluded Mr Croft.

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