Redfern’s notorious public housing block will soon be
swapped for new age terrace houses in a bid to clean up the area.
Under an $82 million plan by the Iemma government, the
current public housing will today be knocked down to make way for new houses
and new neighbours.
Residents of the area will now rub shoulders with private
home owners in an attempt to diversify the people living in the area.
Housing Minister Matt Brown says it will improve the image
often associated with public housing.
“We want to make sure that there is no stigma.”
The demolition begins today and is expected to last four
months before construction gets underway in August.
[Article shows photo of the Block in Redfern which is not
owned by Department of Housing]
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