The ACT Department of Housing and Community Services held a Public Information Session on 8 September to outline their proposal for Older Supportive Community Housing for both Chapman and Rivett sites.&

Council is disappointed that the Department had only contacted Council 7 days prior to the Information Session to advise them of the proposals.  Click here to read the Record of Discussion » ...

The proposal is that public housing tenants over age 65 will be encouraged to move to the contemporary 2 and 3 bedroom adaptable homes that are to be built. Construction at both sites is expected to commence prior to Christmas and take 9 to 10 months to complete. Click here for presentation »...

Chapman – The complex will be low density comprising 28 two bedroom units and 4 three bedroom untits. Access to the site will be off Streeton Drive. Click here for siting details » ...

Rivett – There will be 67 two bedroom units and 6 three bedroom units. The units will include larger garage parking facilities and individual driveways at each unit to accommodate visitor parking. Click here for siting details » ...

This matter has been published in the Chronicle. Click here for details of the article »...