November 2, 2022
South Burnett Regional Council is donating land in Kingaroy for the construction of two social housing units.
The project is a partnership between Council, not-for-profit Regional Housing Limited and the State Government.
Cr Kirstie Schumacher said the region had never experienced such a dire housing shortage as now.
“While it’s wonderful to see our region experience population growth, we know that business is struggling to house their workforces and that this is having a direct impact on our community,” she said.
“Right now, in the South Burnett, we know there are more than 180 people sleeping rough, and many of us have seen the unacceptable circumstances whereby local families are forced to live in tents and cars in our public spaces.
“We’ve been working with South Burnett CTC, QShelter and Regional Housing for some time now, and share in their passion and commitment to helping to house vulnerable people in our community.
“These two social housing units are a positive step but the work is far from done. We are committed to doing everything we can as a local government to help unlock more housing solutions.”
Regional Housing Limited Business Development Manager Kris Robinson said the organisation was excited to be delivering a new housing project in the region.
“We are very thankful for the opportunity presented by this unique partnership between Queensland Government, Regional Housing Limited and South Burnett Regional Council – the first of its kind for RHL,” he said.
“We know that the South Burnett community needs more housing than one development can provide and are working hard to secure more projects like this.”
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