Games’ legacy secured
STATEMENT ON THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Attributable to VCOSS CEO Emma King:
The Commonwealth Games were always more than a sporting event.
The Games were going to deliver thousands of social and affordable housing properties, especially in regional areas where the shortage of housing is dire. Accessible upgrades for regional sporting facilities and transport infrastructure, and inclusive traineeship programs on Games projects, were also planned.
Securing the housing and social benefits of the Games despite their cancellation is a big win for Victoria.
Today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has rightly identified housing as our state’s “biggest challenge” and has pledged $1 billion for at least 1,300 additional new housing units.
More social and affordable housing for Victoria is unequivocally good news.
VCOSS looks forward to working with the Victorian Government over the coming months to help shape the next stage of this rollout to the benefit of all Victorians.
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