Moulden public housing complex to be demolished, redeveloped
A PALMERSTON public housing complex which has been the cause of concern in the local community is set to be demolished by May for redevelopment.
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A PALMERSTON public housing complex which has been the cause of concern in the local community is set to be demolished by May for redevelopment.
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Urban Housing Minister Kate Worden announced this morning that the 35-year-old complex on Davoren Circuit and Bonson Terrace in Moulden would be replaced in the coming months.
The residents of the complex will be rehoused by May before the site is demolished, with tenders for a new complex to be released shortly after.
Member for Drysdale Eva Lawler said the complex had seen an increase in anti-social behaviour.
“As the Member for Drysdale, I have ongoing complaints about the anti-social behaviour at the public housing units on Davoren Circuit from neighbours of the complex, sporting groups who utilise the oval across the road, community members, families and staff at the school,” she said.
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“This was an election commitment of mine to our community and I will continue to deliver for the people of Drysdale to make Palmerston the family capital of the Territory.”
She said new social housing in The Narrows, due to be completed in May 2021, would offset the temporary reduction in public housing.
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