ACTION 4 – BUILD 12 IN 12
This forms part of the Central Highlands Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy.
CHDC to develop and launch an Expression of Interest from developers/builders to support the “12 in 12″ campaign, which will see at least 12 new builds across the region within 12 months.
CHDC to work with key property owners, government and companies to also develop other incentives that may support the new build (traineeships, materials, additional grants for first home buyers).
Land (as identified in Action 2) would be across the region in all towns and nominated by both government and private sector.
◼ TIMEFRAME: EOI launched by 1 May 2024.
PROGRESS REPORT
Expression of Interest for Builders and Developers launched. Applications closed on 15 June 2024.
June 20, 2024: Applications presented to WAC members.
June 20, 2024: As a complement to Action 4, a modular display home was opened to the public to build a local awareness of and appetite for modern methods of construction. Read more.
July 18, 2024: A meeting discussed the EOIs that may assist the council in its role as landowner. Additionally, the meeting addressed the letter regarding Action 2 of the WDAS, which pertains to council landholdings.
