Construction is set to begin on a $1.8m project that will provide ‘affordable’ housing in the Lismore suburb of Goonellabah.
Nine two-bedroom townhouses are being built on land at Gordon Blair Drive in Goonellabah. One of the homes will be fully accessible and suitable for someone living with a disability.
North Coast Community Housing chairman John Stone said the project was the result of a productive partnership with Lismore City Council.
‘The project is a good example of how regional councils can work with registered Community Housing Providers, like NCCH, to provide available land at an affordable price,’ Mr Stone said.
‘This results in the provision of more social and affordable housing outcomes in regional areas.’
NCCH purchased the land from the council under an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for rezoned council land. The process is aimed at increasing the supply of social and affordable housing.
NCCH then commissioned local building designer Geoff Parry and local town planners Newton Denny Chappelle for the design and development approval process of the estate.
Lennox Head’s Field Constructions Group have been engaged to build the project and will utilise local contractors and suppliers to ensure the majority of the building spend stays within the local region. All units will be constructed to the Silver Level of the Liveable Design Guidelines.
An official ceremony to mark the beginning of construction is taking place today.
Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell, North Coast Community Housing chairman John Stone and Field Constructions Group director Glenn Field are attending.