The Albanese and Cook Labor governments have joined forces to introduce 16 new social housing dwellings in Coolbellup, located approximately 15 km south of the Perth CBD.
The initiative aims to address the urgent need for housing among seniors on the public housing waitlist, significantly enhancing the social housing inventory in Western Australia.
The commitment of $8.39 million towards the project is part of the broader Social Housing Accelerator, an initiative by the Albanese government, which has already facilitated more than $209m in funding to Western Australia.
“This new project is a great example of our commitment to work with the Cook government to ensure more Western Australians have a safe and affordable place to call home,” Julie Collins (pictured above), federal minister for housing and homelessness, said in a news release.
John Carey, WA housing and homelessness minister, expressed gratitude for the federal government’s substantial contribution, emphasising the combined efforts to bolster the state’s social housing stock.
“The Cook government is investing a record $2.6 billion in housing and homelessness measures... This is further complemented by the Albanese government’s Social Housing Accelerator,” Carey said.
Josh Wilson, federal member for Fremantle, also commented on the government initiative.
“Delivering safe and affordable homes has always been a priority for Labor governments,” Wilson said.
“This new investment will give seniors a secure place to live in the welcoming community of Coolbellup and serves as another illustration of the Cook and Albanese governments’ partnership to deliver for Western Australians.”
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