Community Housing provider Haven Home Safe has partnered with Homes Victoria and E2E Growth Consultants to deliver one new 2-bedroom and three new 3-bedroom homes in Ararat.
A further five homes in Ararat are under construction and scheduled for delivery at the end of the year.
The $1.8 million development project is part of the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build Regional Round and has been jointly funded between Homes Victoria ($1.4 million) and Haven Home Safe ($400,000).
The homes have been designed with high quality finishes, they have all electric, energy efficient appliances, heat-pump water services, low maintenance landscaping and individual water tanks.
Quote attributable to Haven Home Safe CEO Trudi Ray.
“Haven Home Safe is pleased to be delivering these high-quality, energy efficient, homes for Ararat. It is critical for Community Housing, all levels of Government and developers to continue to prioritise investing in regional Victoria.
Quality, affordable housing in regional and rural Victoria is fundamental to ensure that we continue to support and build strong, connected communities.
The location of these homes enables renters to connect with their community. Just a short walk away they have access all amenities including healthcare, schools, childcare, shopping, and public transport.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Housing Harriet Shing
“These four homes are the first of many properties set to be delivered in the Ararat region that directly support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.”
“We’re taking steps to address the urgent need for more housing in rural and regional Victoria and look forward to welcoming the new residents over the coming months.”
