Cherbourg Mayor Ken Bone, trainee carpenter Paul Kyle, Murgon State High School work experience student Julian Walsh, carpenter Ian Bird, plumber Tom Langton, carpenter Dallas Bond, apprentice plumber Luke Bond, work experience student Josh Warner, Cr Duncan Cobbo, tiler Dennis Sandow, construction manager Darren Purcell and Cr Gordon Wragge

July 31, 2012

The first of 12 new homes being built at Cherbourg to help alleviate over-crowding welcomed its new family at the weekend.

The completion of the four-bedroom house marks the first milestone in a  project by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council designed to reduce the town’s overcrowded living.

A second home is expected to be completed in a fortnight.

Council construction manager Darren Purcell said his had team worked hard to produce quality buildings in partnership with Sellwood Construction and the State Government’s Department of Communities.

“Having people rent these houses will provide a healthier, happier lifestyle for all the families involved,” he said.

[Photo: Marcus Priaulx]