New Housing Project Begins In Invercargill
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Six new homes will provide warm and dry housing for vulnerable elderly residents
Council continues housing improvement plan with focus on sustainability and accessibility
Construction follows community support and $7.7 million funding for future housing upgrades
A new stage of Invercargill City Council’s Housing Innovation Project is now underway, with construction starting on six new units in Miller Street. This second stage follows the completion of four units on Stirrat Street last year, continuing the city’s efforts to improve housing for elderly residents.
Council’s Group Manager Infrastructure, Erin Moogan, said the Miller Street homes would offer safe and healthy living conditions for a vulnerable part of the community. “The Miller St houses will be warm, dry and healthy homes for a vulnerable segment of our community,” she said.
The new homes will be built using the same standardised design used in Stirrat Street. Moogan said this has allowed the project to move forward quickly and efficiently. “This approach has enabled the team to plan the project efficiently, which will get spades in the ground and ultimately see tenants in the new homes much faster.”
The Miller Street site was selected for its large sections and proximity to local services. Tenants will also benefit from shared areas, including washing lines and parking.
Council committed $7.7 million to future housing through its Long-term Plan after strong community feedback highlighted the need to speed up replacement and upgrades of existing units. Moogan said that public submissions helped shape the Council’s priorities. “After considering the community’s views, elected members have given a clear direction to focus on housing for elderly people.”
Invercargill City Council currently owns 216 Elderly Person Housing units across the city and Bluff, including the Stirrat Street units completed in April last year. These homes were built using modern, sustainable materials, making them energy-efficient, easy to maintain, and warm throughout the year.
Moogan said the Housing Innovation Project represents an important investment in the city’s future. “The new Elderly Person Housing units embody our vision, He Ngākau Aroha – Our City with Heart, and reflect Council's commitment to meeting the needs of our community now and in the future.”
Construction at Miller Street is expected to be finished by the end of this year.