Premier and Minister Jackson open new social housing
“Living in a sustainable, healthy environment promotes well-being, amplifies the capacity to participate in community in a meaningful way and facilitates a pathway to the dignity of independence.” – Bridge Tenant Carol shared her wisdom on the importance of social housing.
The NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Housing the Hon. Rose Jackson and the Lord Mayor Clover Moore joined Carol at the construction completion ceremony of a new property built thanks to a collaboration between Homes NSW, the Kings Trust Australia, the City of Sydney. Bridge Housing is honoured to care for the tenants and the property. The project was designed by Johnson Pilton Walker and supported more than 300 local jobs during the build by Kane Constructions.
NSW Premier Chris Minns:
“This is an important milestone. Not only do we have 75 new public homes right in the centre of Glebe, but since coming to office, we’ve delivered 3,500 new public, community and affordable homes across New South Wales.
“This means for the first time in years, public housing in NSW is growing again, not shrinking. Giving thousands of people, including victims of domestic and family violence, a safe and secure place to call home.
“In the last financial year alone, more than 1,700 social and affordable homes have been built or restored through our $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program. This is what rebuilding public housing looks like.”
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson:
“Last year we said it was the biggest year for public and affordable housing in our state’s modern history. This year isn’t even over and we’ve already built more.”
“For too long, governments walked away from fixing the housing crisis. We’re tackling it head on, brick by brick, house by house, street by street.”
“For too many people, the Australian dream has slipped out of reach. I want our city to dream again, a future where people can afford a home and live in the communities they love.”
“This is about building more public housing in the right places, close to jobs, transport and services, so people aren’t locked out of their own city.”
“This is about dignity. Making sure everyone has a safe, secure place to call home.”
Bridge Housing CEO Laurie Leigh:
“We applaud the NSW government’s and the Kings Trust’s commitment to delivering additional quality social housing. They are ensuring that residents have the certainty of a stable, affordable home and the right foundation to plan their futures.
This project stands proud in the community through thoughtful design, sustainable building practices, and exceptional craftsmanship of the building façade. Today is a win for changing lives and strengthening communities.”
Carol is pictured here at the ribbon cutting ceremony.