Brisbane council depot land bought for women’s shelter
A section of a Brisbane council depot will be converted into community housing for women fleeing domestic violence. Sixteen homes will be constructed on the site, which is expected to be completed by May 2027. The initiative is led by the not-for-profit Housing4Change, which aims to provide subsidized housing for those in need.
- ▪The project will transform about 3000 square meters of land into housing for women.
- ▪The homes will be built using modular construction methods.
- ▪The Brisbane City Council is covering all survey and development costs for the project.
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