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Construction Begins on New Defence Homes in Upper Kedron |
7 April 2009  |
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Federal Member for Brisbane Arch Bevis today visited Pickering Hill in Upper Kedron where 41 new Defence homes are being built as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. |
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| Mr Bevis said: “These 41 homes are part of 103 new homes – worth $32.5 million – which will be built in the region over the next two years by Defence Housing Australia (DHA). |
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| “This is in addition to DHA’s existing construction programme of 212 homes, making a total of 315 homes by June 2011. |
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| “Once completed, the homes will be occupied by Australian Defence Force members and their families based at Enoggera Barracks. |
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| “It is very important that our Defence personnel can be operationally deployed with peace of mind that their families are being, looked after and are safe and comfortable in their homes. |
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| “The local economy will also benefit from increased employment in the construction and building supplies industries.” |
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| Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon earlier commented: “This added financial boost to the local community is what the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan is all about: supporting each other through what could otherwise be much tougher economic times. |
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| “This high level of construction in the Brisbane area shows that, through DHA, the Australian Government is committed to making an immediate impact to support local communities while also having long term benefits for our Defence Force members.” |
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DHA currently manages approximately 1,400 homes in the Brisbane area.
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