From Ntaria (Hermannsburg) in the south to Milikapiti in the north, homes continue to be handed over in remote communities.
The Territory Labor Government has delivered 1278 new remote homes, including over 800 homes completed under the Remote Housing Investment Package, plus upgrades to close to 1700 homes under all remote housing programs since September 2016.
In the latest handover on Monday, three homes - a four-bedroom and two five-bedrooms - were finalised in the Central Australian community of Ntaria and are now easing overcrowding in the community.
Ntaria is scheduled to receive 42 new homes. Of these, 37 have now been completed and five homes are under way.
On Melville Island, Milikapiti is set to receive 13 new homes, with six of these new homes already completed and soon to be handed over.
Milikapiti is also receiving extension and refurbishment works under Room to Breathe, with works to 15 homes already completed. For example, a previous bedsitter configuration was recently repurposed to achieve a quadplex consisting of a studio unit and three one-bedroom units.
Meanwhile, in the Territory’s west, two new homes were handed over to families in Amanbidji.
In the east, families in Alpurrurulam were given keys to three new homes. The community is scheduled to receive 24 new homes, with 22 complete.
Between now and early next year, families will receive keys to new homes in Wadeye, Gapuwiyak, Maningrida, Gunyangara, Kalkarindji, Bulman, Yuendumu, Ramingining and Milikapiti.
The $2.2 billion remote housing investment package is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments.
Attributable to Minister for Remote Housing and Homelands, Selena Uibo:
“This month I have handed over the keys to 11 houses in Wugularr (Beswick) and the building blitz continues, with keys handed over recently – from Ntaria in Central Australia, Amanbidji in the west, Milikapiti on Melville Island and Alpurrurulam in the Territory’s east.
“With a steadfast commitment to delivering housing for families across the Territory, our Labor Government is constantly demonstrating that housing is at the centre of our reform agenda.
“We will continue to see remote Territorians move into new homes before the end the year, which will make it an extra special Christmas for many Territory families.”
Attributable to Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney:
“The Albanese Government’s investment in housing is making a real difference to communities across the NT.
“These are the positive results we can get when the Federal and Territory governments work together.
“These new houses will ease overcrowding and I wish all the families the best in their new homes.”
Attributable to Member for Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour:
"A good supply of affordable housing and regular maintenance of those houses is critical to supporting families and building strong communities.
“Overcrowding in housing has wide ranging and harmful impacts for people. The Australian Government is working hard to make sure people in the Territory have the standard and supply of housing that they deserve."