The Victorian government will spend A$31.7 million to lease private rental properties for people currently living in high-rise public housing. According to the tower relocation plan, up to 420 private rental properties will be leased for a period of two years, which will increase the supply of residents on the Victorian housing register. Housing Minister Wynne said that all tenants will continue to receive long-term public housing and provide families with other suitable long-term options at the end of the two-year plan period.
Wynne said: “Removing the large families who wish to relocate and residents with health problems will reduce the risk of coronavirus to these families. During the pandemic, ensuring the safety and support of high-rise public housing tenants is what we are doing. Part of the job.”
Victoria’s relocation plan is based on the protection measures that have been implemented in high-rise public housing towers throughout the pandemic. These measures include strengthening the cleanliness and sanitation of public areas and contact points, providing hand sanitizers in all towers, and providing information in multiple languages on how to slow the spread of the coronavirus and stay safe.
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