Thursday, 15 August 2024

North-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Nick McGOWAN (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:44): (1030) My constituency question is in respect of a development. The government committed back in 2021 to undertake the development of 62 affordable homes in Mitcham. In particular those homes were supposed to accommodate low-income families. I would be very grateful if the minister were able to update the house and provide an understanding at least of where that project is at, in McDowall Street, Mitcham – as I said, 62 affordable homes to accommodate low-income families in the suburb of Mitcham in my electorate of Ringwood. We would certainly appreciate the update. It has been some time now. I understand that these projects can sometimes be delayed. Some of it is to be expected. Nonetheless time is marching forward. I know that the constituents locally are very keen to see as many affordable housing opportunities as is humanly possible, and I certainly for one would welcome the minister’s update on that initiative.