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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 447

Housing Trust - 7000 Series Houses

MR CORNWELL asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services - In regard to 7000 series houses, built during the 1970s

(1) How many of these dwellings were constructed.

(2) How many of these houses (a) are still under the ownership of the Housing Trust and currently occupied by Government tenants; (b) have been sold to their tenants; and (c) have been demolished and replaced by alternative Housing Trust ,accommodation.

(3) To what degree are all in 2(a) unpopular with their tenants and what evidence has been obtained to validate this.

(4) How many of the remaining 7000 series houses are earmarked for (a) sale to current tenants; (b) demolition and replacement by alternative Government housing; and (c) when will these sales or replacements occur.

(5) What was the cost of construction of a 7000 series house.

(6) What is the cost of replacement of a 7000 series house

(7) What is the estimated life of a 70()0 series house.

MR CONNOLLY- The answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) 457.

(2) (a) 258.

(b) 195.

(c) 2.

1 house is currently awaiting demolition following fire damage, and 1 site is awaiting construction following demolition because of dampness and white ant infestation.

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