Foundations Set for Student Housing

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Work has started on a major initiative to provide affordable student accommodation in Albany.

Under the management of the Great Southern Community Housing Association, five, four-bedroom units are under construction in the Norman House precinct, providing 20 beds for higher education students including those attending University or travelling to Albany for TAFE training (Including apprenticeships)

The $3 million project is supported by $1.17 million of State Government funding secured with the assistance of the Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC).

On Friday 24 March, Albany MLA Peter Watson joined the project team at the site as the first concrete pour started, laying the foundations for the units. Mr Watson is shown above right, with, from left, ATC Work Smart General Manager, Peter Adams in his capacity as Chairman of Great Southern Community Housing, Tom Stevens (H+H Architects) and Brett Joynes (Construction Supervisor). The units will complement the historic Norman House, which will remain intact.