Trucking Yards Work Full Steam Ahead
Residents at Trucking Yards are seeing results with one new house completed, a further six under construction and six homes rebuilt or refurbished.
Helen Kantawara, a long time Trucking Yards resident, is happy with the work so far.
"This is something we have been waiting for, for a long time," said Ms Kantawara. “We absolutely welcome these new houses and the refurbishment of old houses – because our houses have been run down for too long."
"All the refurbished houses completed have had really huge improvements and the families are really happy with the work. The refurbished houses are so comfortable and easy to keep clean."
"My daughter has settled into her new house with her four children. This is her first real home because before that my whole family - up to eight members - were living in my two bedroom unit."
There are now six new houses under construction, including four new two-bedroom units.
"The new units will help alleviate overcrowding," Ms Kantawara said.
"Kids can have a good night sleep ready for school and there are healthier outcomes for all family members."
"Although there is a lot of work happening it is only a small inconvenience to us because in the long run many families will have decent homes to live in," said Ms Kantawara.