The Allan Labor Government is accelerating the construction of more than 200 social and affordable homes in
Greensborough, ensuring that more Victorians can live close to public transport, jobs, and essential services.
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has approved the construction of 211 social and affordable homes, fast-tracked through the Labor Government's Development Facilitation Program.
The 17-storey building will contain a mix of one and two-bedroom homes - all of which will be operated and managed by a community housing provider providing rental homes to people on low to moderate incomes.
These new homes will be well-connected to public transport, including the nearby Greensborough train station and bus station, and within walking distance of key amenities such as supermarkets, parks, schools, and services - exactly where new homes should be built.
As well as communal spaces, the development will also feature new pedestrian access through the area and retail spaces for new shops.
The Labor Government's Development Facilitation Program fast tracks the planning process for priority projects that boost investment into the economy, keep people in jobs, and create homes for Victorians.
Victoria continues to approve and build thousands of more homes than any other state, but there is more work to do.
That's why the Labor Government has introduced bold reforms to deliver more homes near train and tram stations, a ten-year pipeline of land for family homes and backyards, and to slash stamp duty for off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses.
As stated by Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny
"Victoria continues to approve and build thousands more homes than anywhere else in the country, and this accelerated planning pathway is another way we're getting more homes off the ground faster."
"This project will ensure hundreds of Victorians will be able to live close to the things that matter to them - living in walking distance to the train station, buses, parks, schools, shops, and services."
