May 26th, 2022Modular for housing crisis

THE state government is rolling out modular homes to mostly regional areas where construction shortages and supply issues can impact the timing of building new houses.

A media release said $30.38 million was being invested to build 114 modular homes, which are either in construction, being assembled on site, ready to move in or already tenanted across Victoria.
“The new homes have created more than 200 jobs and will house people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The modular homes can be constructed quickly, are easily transported and can be permanently placed on vacant and underutilised land, which immediately addresses housing availability and reduces reliance on emergency accommodation and transient housing.
The homes are being built for areas including Warrnambool, Horsham, Glenelg, East Gippsland, Swan Hill, Mildura and the Colac Otways.
A query from The Local about modular homes coming to help wiht the Central Highlands housing crisis was not replied to before publication.