New public housing complex for The Narrows

THIRTY new public housing units being built in The Narrows nearby a notorious complex are soon to be completed

30 new public housing dwellings being built near to the notorious Shiers St complex in The Narrows.

• Urban Housing Minister Kate Worden promises 24/7 security for notorious Shiers St public housing complex
• Malak resident fuming over anti-social behaviour in his street

THIRTY new public housing units being built in The Narrows nearby the notorious Shiers Street complex are due to be completed in May.

A Department of Housing spokeswoman said the 30 new dwellings were being constructed at 335 Stuart Hwy under the government's social housing head leasing initiative.

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“The Department is also working with broader government agencies to identify sites for future redevelopment to deliver replacement social housing,” she said.

“This approach includes facilitating private sector investment and growth of the community housing sector as a key deliverer of social housing.”

Residents in The Narrows have complained about ongoing anti-social behaviour at the Shiers St public housing complex

It comes after Urban Housing Minister Kate Worden promised 24/7 security for notorious Shiers St public housing complex.

Data obtained by the NT News alsoshows fourteen public housing tenants in the Northern Territory are currently one strike away from eviction.

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Across the past five years, the Housing Department has repossessed eight urban public housing dwellings due to anti-social behaviour.

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