Housing deal paves the way for new homes in Tennant Creek

27 July 2024

People in need of safe, secure and affordable housing in Tennant Creek will benefit from the construction of 12 new homes thanks to a $6.9 million partnership between the Territory Labor Government, the Commonwealth Government, Housing Australia and Venture Housing Company.

The housing, which will be a mix of social and affordable homes, will be delivered across three adjoining sites.

The homes will be available for older women at risk of homelessness, women and children fleeing domestic and family violence, and Aboriginal people who are eligible for social or affordable housing.

Community Housing Provider Venture Housing is developing the 12 two-bedroom homes. It   is also contributing land and $1.5 million towards the project development costs.

This is supported by a joint $1.9 million grant from the Territory Labor and Commonwealth governments under the Barkly Regional Deal; an additional capital grant of $500,000 from the Territory Labor Government; and a $3 million grant from Housing Australia.

This is the first Northern Territory-targeted grant Housing Australia is funding via the National Housing Infrastructure Facility Fund for Social and Affordable Housing to support the development of more homes in the Northern Territory.

The transition of delivery and management of social and affordable housing to Community Housing Providers was announced as part of the Northern Territory Community Housing Growth Strategy 2022–32.

The strategy aims to transform the way housing in the Northern Territory is delivered by providing targeted, sector-led housing services, contributing to community renewal, and attracting non-government investment in social and affordable housing.

The homes are expected to be completed by February 2025.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Urban Housing Ngaree Ah Kit:

“Providing safe and secure housing creates better outcomes for Territorians.

“The construction of new homes in Tennant Creek not only supports the objectives of the Barkly Regional Deal to improve the liveability of the region but also means more housing for Territorians in need.

“Everyone deserves to have a place to call home and we are proud to be working with the Commonwealth Government, Housing Australia and Venture to transform the way social and affordable housing is delivered in the Northern Territory.”

Quotes attributable to Housing Australia CEO Nathan Dal Bon:

“We are very pleased to fund our first social and affordable housing project in the Northern Territory, and even more so in Tennant Creek which experiences one of the highest proportional homelessness rates in the country.

“This is a great example of how the Commonwealth Government is working with states and territories and registered community housing providers to support the community housing sector to deliver homes for vulnerable people including Indigenous Australians.”

Quotes attributable to Venture Housing Company CEO Karen Walsh:

“Venture is committed to increasing the supply of sustainable, well-designed, affordable, and quality homes by leveraging our capability and capital and partnerships with Government and the private sector.

“This joint investment approach makes a huge and positive difference to what we can now deliver, and our partnership demonstrates what can be achieved when we all share the vision. 

“This is our second development in Tennant Creek, and we’re excited that these homes will enable our tenants to access opportunities and achieve their aspirations.”

Media Contact: Jasmin Afianos - 0419 361  127

Northern Territory Government