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What is the status of the public housing projects in the Southport Electorate? |
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Mr LAWLOR asked the Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing (MR SCHWARTEN) -
QUESTION:
What is the status of public housing projects in the Southport Electorate?
ANSWER
In the Southport Electorate, from 1 February 2003 to 31 March 2004, the Department of Housing has completed construction of 23 public housing dwellings and has a further 15 dwellings forecast for completion in November 2004. Total budget for these projects is $7.579M. Details of these dwellings are in the following table
Address Yield Commenced Completed Budget
44-46 Pohlman Street, Southport
15 x 2-bedroom Apartments
26/03/2004 4/11/04 $3,631,758
13 Bambarra Street, Southport
1 x 4-bedroom Detached House 1/5/03 29/10/03 $247,772
38 North Street, Southport 12 x 1-bedroom Apartments
27/06/2002 29/7/03 $2,059,762
27A Railway Street, Southport 10 x 1-bedroom Seniors Units 7/6/02 12/2/03 $1,639,969
Total - 38 $7,579,261
The Long Term Community Housing program for the Southport electorate in 2003/04 includes the acquisition of 2 x 3 bedroom dwellings to a value of $836,000 for Gold Coast Vision Housing Association Inc projects.
The Transitional Housing Initiative is a project which is focussed on the acquisition and/or construction of departmental-owned properties for management by community based organisations to meet increasing levels of homelessness in targeted locations across Queensland. An additional $15M for this project was allocated in the 2003/04 State Budget under the Crisis Accommodation Program to increase the capacity of providers to respond to clients with a particular emphasis on providing additional exit points for clients experiencing housing crisis. The Transitional Housing Initiative provides one property for lease to the Gold Coast Community Housing Association Inc. in the Southport Electorate.
Funding Description Year to Date Expenditure $ Approval Year of Funding
6 Essendon Close, Arundel. Acquisition of 1 x 3-bedroom dwelling $393,155.85 2003/2004
Details of other ongoing Community Housing programs are provided in the Attachment.
Attachment
Community Housing Resource Worker Program
The Community Housing Resource Worker Program is one mechanism through which the Department of Housing facilitates the provision of resources and support to the community housing sector. Funding under the program is provided to not-for-profit agencies and local governments to employ Community Housing Resource Workers to resource and support providers of community housing and housing-related assistance and support the Regional Community Housing Councils.
A Community Housing Resource Worker is employed in each of the ten Community Housing regions. The employer organisation provides progress reports to the department four times a year.
Community Housing Resource Worker, Program Auspice Arrangements (servicing Shire(s) indicated) and Address of Worker
Region: SEQ South
Worker: Dianne Seidel
Auspice: Queensland Community Housing Coalition
Shires: (LGA) Brisbane City Council, Gold Coast City Council, Logan City Council, Ipswich City Council, Redland Shire Council, Beaudesert Shire Council, Gatton Shire Council, Laidley Shire Council, Moggill,
Office Based at: 38 Hope Street, South Brisbane Q 4101
2003/2004 Funding: $234,600
Community Rent Scheme
The Community Rent Scheme program funds community-based organisations to assist public housing applicants in severe and immediate housing need through the provision of subsidised private rental accommodation, on a short to medium-term basis. The program particularly targets people who experience barriers accessing the private rental market.
The Community Rent Scheme funds Gold Coast Community Housing Association Inc in the Southport electorate.
Annual Funding Amount
$ Property Quota
2003/04 $984,360.00 118
Drug Court
The Department of Housing is participating in the Drug Court Residential Program Pilot. This pilot is a joint government initiative of the Queensland Government and is funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General. The purpose of the program is to allow people on drug related charges the opportunity to divert from custodial sentences into drug rehabilitation treatment programs. The Drug Court Pilot funds Gold Coast Community Housing Association Inc. in the Southport electorate.
Annual Funding Amount
$
2003/04 $70,928.00
Crisis Accommodation Program
The Crisis Accommodation Program provides funds to community-based organisations to enable them to assist people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis and in need of transitional support in the move towards independent living.
Organisations lease Department-owned properties in the electorate of Southport under the Crisis Accommodation Program. Details of departmental properties leased to community-based organisations are included in the attached list of departmental properties.
Organisation Address Building Type
Combined Womens Crisis Services Gold Coast
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, SOUTHPORT Apartment
SECURE PROPERTY, PARKWOOD Detached House
Ozcare
61 TURPIN RD, LABRADOR Detached House
10 NESBIT ST, SOUTHPORT Detached House
7 FAIRVIEW CT, PARKWOOD Detached House
33 HENRY COTTON DRIVE, PARKWOOD Detached House
Headlease grants are also available under the Crisis Accommodation Program for organisations to lease properties on the private rental market to assist people who are homeless and in need of crisis housing assistance. The following table details funding provided to Crisis Accommodation Program providers in the electorate of Southport.
Organisation Funding Description 2002/03
$
Combined Womens Crisis Services Gold Coast Inc - MacLeod's Women's Refuge One Residential $14,872.00
Ozcare Three Residential $38,896.00
Home Assist Secure
The Home Assist Secure program aims to remove some of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by people 60 years and over and people of any age with a disability who wish to remain living in their home. The program funds community-based organisations to provide free information and referrals about home maintenance, repairs, modifications, falls prevention and home security. To be eligible, a person must be a home-owner or live in private rental housing.
Subsidised assistance with minor home maintenance, repairs, modifications and security is also available for eligible clients who are in receipt of a Commonwealth Government pension or benefit, and are unable to make use of alternative assistance.
The following table details funding provided to Churches of Christ in Queensland - Churches of Christ Care for the Home Assist Program in the Southport Electorate.
Annual Funding Amount
$
2003/04 503,575.60
Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (Queensland)
The Department of Housing Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (Queensland) provides tenants and residents, particularly those experiencing tenancy or residential service difficulties, access to information, advocacy and advice regarding their rights and responsibilities. The program also aims to provide information and referral to people in housing need to access safe, secure and affordable housing.
Residential Tenants Association Inc. was funded $258,126.00 to provide Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service in the Electorate of Southport.
Long Term Community Housing Program
The aim of the Long Term Community Housing Program is to assist communities in the provision of locally-managed, long-term rental housing for low-income earners whose rental needs are not met by other housing options. Funding under the program is available for the construction, purchase or upgrade of dwellings.
The following table provides details of long term properties in the Southport electorate.
Organisation Address Building Type
Churches Of Christ Care RIDGEWAY AVE, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Churches Of Christ Care RIDGEWAY AVE, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Churches Of Christ Care RIDGEWAY AVE, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Churches Of Christ Care RIDGEWAY AVE, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Churches Of Christ Care RIDGEWAY AVE, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Golden Wheel Villas Ltd ROTARY PL, ARUNDEL Apartment
Gold Coast Housing Association 1/110 EUGAREE ST, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Gold Coast Housing Association 2/110 EUGAREE ST, SOUTHPORT Apartment
Gold Coast Housing Association 82 HENRY COTTON DVE, PARKWOOD Detached House
Gold Coast Vision Housing 189 GREENACRE DVE, PARKWOOD Detached House
Gold Coast Vision Housing 1/23 FISHER AVE, SOUTHPORT Duplex
Gold Coast Vision Housing 2/23 FISHER AVE, SOUTHPORT Duplex
Gold Coast City Council FADDEN CL, PARADISE POINT Detached House
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DR, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council ALLIED DVE, LABRADOR Apartment
Gold Coast City Council FADDEN CL, PARADISE POINT Detached House
Lutheran Church of Australia Qld District - Lutheran Community Care 1/15 LATHER ST, LABRADOR Apartment
Lutheran Church of Australia Qld District - Lutheran Community Care 1/89 QUEEN ST, SOUTHPORT Apartment
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