BRISBANE, Queensland, April 1 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations
The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie
New housing on church land on the fast-track in Wakerley
* Crisafulli Government approves 44-home build-to-rent project on church land inWakerley.
* Development approval unlocks much-needed well-located housing.
* Crisafulli Government is increasing housing supply options across Queensland to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
44 new homes will be delivered inWakerley after the Crisafulli Government approved a development application for the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane build-to-rent project on church-owned land in Wakerley.
The development will deliver new affordable units as part of a build-to-rent scheme managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.
The site is well-located with access to public transport connections to local shopping precincts, including public parks and a school, making it an ideal site for providing well-located homes forQueenslanders.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning JarrodBleijie said that this approval demonstrated the Government's commitment to resetting the planning partnership with local government.
"This project will enhanceWakerley's housing options and leverage the site's great location in suburban Brisbane," Mr Bleijie said.
"We said we would work with local governments to streamline approvals and this project between theCrisafulli Government and the Brisbane City Council is a great example of that.
"This project will unlock more affordable housing only 16km from the BrisbaneCBD and it's another step in the right direction to activate an increased supply of housing options for Queenslanders.
"The government will ensure we'remaximising opportunities and facilitating responsible growth with new housing in metropolitan Brisbane.
"This project is a great example of a new housing project that can be delivered when you work with councils and local communities.
"Labor's housing crisis made it more difficult for people to find, secure and keep a roof over their head andQueenslanders are still paying a high price for Labor's failures.
"That's whyQueenslanders overwhelmingly voted for a fresh start including the Crisafulli Government'sbold housing plan, which includes delivering one million homes over the next two decades.
"TheCrisafulli Government has axed stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers delivering on our commitment to make it easier for first home buyers to purchase a home.
"This is the fresh startQueenslanders voted for and we are delivering."
Member forChatsworth Steve Minnikin said housing affordability was a critical issue for families and individuals in the electorate of Chatsworth.
"Under Labor, this project was mishandled right from the outset," Mr Minnikin said.
"The original secrecy of the project was something which myself and the community were concerned about, but I have successfully fought and won a public consultation process which has informed the final design.
"As a result of this process which worked hand in glove with the Brisbane City Council, the project is now a welcome step toward providing more secure, affordable housing options in our community.
"We are delivering on our commitment to make housing more accessible for locals, and this approval highlights the importance of working together to fast-track solutions."
Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane was pleased to work alongside the Queensland Government to deliver affordable housing on faith-based land.
"We hope this project is just the beginning of faith-basedorganisations playing a key role in addressing one of our state's most pressing social challenges," Mr Coleridge said.
"We know that access to safe, affordable housing is essential to human dignity. The Archdiocese of Brisbane is proud to help create homes that are close to schools, transport and community support, places where individuals and families can truly thrive."
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