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Like us on Facebook or go to www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au for more news •Issue No 106 • Newcastle’s favourite community newspaper • February 2023 •
New homes meet need A new social housing development has recently been completed in Waratah West, as part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to deliver the region more and better homes for people who need it most. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the $3.9 million project on Stannett Street will provide eight homes for people in need and support jobs growth. “This project is one of ten developments in a $47 million pipeline to provide 138 homes for Novocastrians over the next three years. We recognise the housing market is under strain which is why we are pleased to be delivering this project to help 14 people have a safe place to call home,” Mr Martin said. The development includes three onebedroom and five two-bedroom units as well as parking for four cars, sun
shades to reduce heat and provides NSW Land and Housing Corporation tenants with easy access to amenities CEO Simon Newport said the such as parks, bus stops and essential project showcased the importance of (continued on page 5) services.
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