Tasmania achieves halfway mark on 10,000 home target
Tasmania has reached 5,000 homes and land lots completed or released toward its 10,000 social and affordable housing target. The milestone reflects ongoing state government investment in housing delivery.
Nearly 5,000 homes and land lots completed or released in Tasmania toward a 10,000 home social and affordable housing target.
How much work is left in Tasmania's 10,000 home housing program?
Builders, carpenters, plumbers and electricians in Tasmania may see continued pipeline of residential construction work as the state pushes toward its housing goal.
Key takeaways
- Tasmania has hit the halfway mark of its 10,000 social and affordable home target.
- Close to 5,000 homes and land lots have been completed or released so far.
- The program signals ongoing residential construction demand for Tasmanian tradies.
- No completion date or funding figure was provided in the update.
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