Mr KNIGHT - 2005-08-24
What has Territory Housing done to improve the housing stock across the Northern Territory in the last 12 months?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Daly for his question. I know he is very passionate about housing issues in his electorate. Last financial year, Territory Housing spent $68m on infrastructure in the Northern Territory, with a further $6.9m this year to date. Territory Housing completed construction of a purpose-built seniors village at Fannie Bay, which comprises 40 two-bedroom units, with $6.1m spent last financial year. On 11 August 2005, construction was completed on a seniors village at Kenna Court in Alice Springs, and that comprises six two-bedroom units. Territory Housing has upgraded security at public housing dwelling complexes, including security screening and increased security patrols at all public housing dwellings.
We commenced redevelopment of three major unit complexes - , specifically, Keith Lawrie in Alice Springs, Bernard Street in Katherine and Blain Street in Tennant Creek - , to improve the safety, security and aesthetics. The Keith Lawrie complex comprises 30 two-bedroom units, Bernard Street comprises 54 two-bedroom units, and Blain Street 32 one-bedroom units. One hundred and sixteen dwellings have been upgraded under the total upgrade program, with $8.8m spent last financial year. Work includes internal and external painting, replacing floor coverings, linen cupboards, solar hot water systems, refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms, adding carports, garden sheds, concrete driveways and front fences.
As well, Territory Housing has strengthened its focus on supporting safer and healthier communities, education and employment through the construction of 34 new government employee dwellings in remote localities throughout the Northern Territory at a cost of approximately $10.6m. A further six government employee houses have been replaced and 53 dwellings upgraded with $9.3m expended during the last financial year. This represents not only a significant increase in the availability and standard of Territory Housing stock, but also a significant increase in the government’s investment in the Northern Territory economy.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Daly for his question. I know he is very passionate about housing issues in his electorate. Last financial year, Territory Housing spent $68m on infrastructure in the Northern Territory, with a further $6.9m this year to date. Territory Housing completed construction of a purpose-built seniors village at Fannie Bay, which comprises 40 two-bedroom units, with $6.1m spent last financial year. On 11 August 2005, construction was completed on a seniors village at Kenna Court in Alice Springs, and that comprises six two-bedroom units. Territory Housing has upgraded security at public housing dwelling complexes, including security screening and increased security patrols at all public housing dwellings.
We commenced redevelopment of three major unit complexes - , specifically, Keith Lawrie in Alice Springs, Bernard Street in Katherine and Blain Street in Tennant Creek - , to improve the safety, security and aesthetics. The Keith Lawrie complex comprises 30 two-bedroom units, Bernard Street comprises 54 two-bedroom units, and Blain Street 32 one-bedroom units. One hundred and sixteen dwellings have been upgraded under the total upgrade program, with $8.8m spent last financial year. Work includes internal and external painting, replacing floor coverings, linen cupboards, solar hot water systems, refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms, adding carports, garden sheds, concrete driveways and front fences.
As well, Territory Housing has strengthened its focus on supporting safer and healthier communities, education and employment through the construction of 34 new government employee dwellings in remote localities throughout the Northern Territory at a cost of approximately $10.6m. A further six government employee houses have been replaced and 53 dwellings upgraded with $9.3m expended during the last financial year. This represents not only a significant increase in the availability and standard of Territory Housing stock, but also a significant increase in the government’s investment in the Northern Territory economy.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016