News and Media

03 December 2009

DHA well ahead in delivering nation building houses

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has completed the 200th construction of the expected 802 Defence houses funded by the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.

“The 200th Defence house has been completed this week in Adelaide. It was one of six houses constructed in the northern suburb of Andrews Farm,” said Mr Combet. "In addition, contractors have now been engaged to construct all 829 houses under the nation building stimulus. This is 27 more houses than previously anticipated, which is a fantastic achievement.

"This is great news for the communities where the additional construction activity has further stimulated the local economy. It is also great news for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families who will be soon moving into these new homes," Mr Combet said.

Of the 829 houses to be constructed, 600 houses have commenced major site works.

"Defence houses have also already been completed in Brisbane, Darwin, Hunter, Ipswich, Melbourne, Wodonga and Townsville.

"The Government's stimulus plan has delivered jobs and supported the residential construction industry and is delivering long term benefits to local communities," Mr Combet said.

The primary function of DHA is to supply housing and related services to ADF members and their families in line with Defence operational requirements. DHA currently manages 17,300 properties across Australia worth about $7.8 billion.

For more information
Natalie Cooper (DHA) 0421 040 098