No. 66

GOVERNMENT DELIVERS $30 MILLION ON PUBLIC HOUSING
	
The Minister for Housing, John Hargreaves said the 2006-07 Budget fulfils the Government’s election commitment to expand public housing stock by $10 million per year over three years.

“This Government has directed that $10 million will be spent on expanding public housing stock per year over the next three years,” Mr Hargreaves said.

“This $10 million will be achieved through a combination of capital injection and improved administrative efficiencies within Housing ACT.  

“The expansion of housing stock over the three years should provide housing for an additional 100 families most in need.

Mr Hargreaves said this funding demonstrates the Stanhope Government’s on going commitment to providing safe, secure, affordable housing for those families most in need.