Point Cook was one of the first projects completed under the Victorian Government’s Building Homes Together 2 initiative. Like all Community Housing Ltd designed and built properties, the homes were designed to blend into the surrounding residential area. The small townhouses form a row in a prominent corner location which enhances the neighbouring park area.
The Victorian Government, with part-funding provided from the Victorian Property Fund on the approval of the Minister for Consumer Affairs.
Five homes with 2 or 3 bedrooms were built on land sourced through VicUrban. Community Housing Ltd purchased blocks with a favourable solar aspect and views of parks and wetlands. The housing prototypes are designed to suit the site configurations as well as comply with the Developers ‘Design Guidelines’.
Construction commenced in February 2007 and was completed in June 2007. The homes were first tenanted the following month.
Feedback since completion of the units has been positive. This project provides a good example of how community housing units and their new tenants fit seamlessly into conventional new residential developments.
After more than two years, the original tenants still occupy the properties.