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Lawlor opens new Public Housing unit complex in Labrador |
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| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Feb 28 2007 |
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Local identity Jim Donaldson's contribution to the Gold Coast community was etched into history today after a new Department of Housing unit complex named in his honour was officially opened by Member for Southport Peter Lawlor.
Mr Lawlor said Jim Donaldson Place, a $6.3 million complex comprising 25 studio style units on Government Road, was built to accommodate low income earners who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Jim Donaldson has been recognised for his years of service to community housing organisations on the Gold Coast and his outstanding service to the St Vincent de Paul society in the Gold Coast region.
"Naming public buildings after local identities is one way we can record history for future generations and certainly Jim's contribution to the Coast deserves this recognition" Mr Lawlor said.
Mr Lawlor said tenants of the new units would benefit from its close proximity to public transport, shops and medical centres.
The complex will be managed by the Gold Coast Housing Company, the biggest community housing provider on the Gold Coast and one of the largest community housing providers in the State.
The company currently manages more than 200 properties under a range of programs.
"Housing delivered by community organisations is playing an increasingly vital role in providing for the housing needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our community" Mr Lawlor said.
The investment the State Government has made with this new complex adds to the more than $58 million spent on public housing and housing related services in the Southport electorate since 1998.
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