Annual Report 2021-22
Public Housing Improvement Program
Build 400 New Homes
The Build 400 new Homes initiative will deliver 350 new public housing homes by 30 June 2026 and a 50 bed facility targeted towards clients who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, co-located with support services.
Of the 350 new public housing homes planned, 200 homes are anticipated to be in the Adelaide metropolitan area and 150 homes in regional areas of South Australia, including Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Strathalbyn and Port Augusta.
Homes are to be constructed according to the minimum silver standard of the “Livable Design Guidelines 2022”.
Upgrade and Allocate 350 Empty Homes
This initiative will expedite the completion of major works on 350 vacant homes by 30 June 2026 which would have ordinarily been sold or demolished due to the high cost of significant upgrades.
It is anticipated that up to $70,000 on average per home will be invested in these homes which will now be retained.
Maintenance for 3,000 Public Housing Homes
This initiative will expedite a maintenance blitz on 3000 occupied homes in regional and metropolitan regions.
It is anticipated that up to $7,000 per home will be invested minor upgrades including works supporting Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Accessibility.