From The Express newspaper Mareeba
The first house as part of the PeoplePurposePlace project at Malanda is nearing completion.
From a building to a home
EXCITEMENT is building around the Ginn Road project in Malanda, with the PeoplePurposePlace project being
transformed from a building site into a real home.
The project is the first of its kind in the region and seeks to offer like-minded people a way to live with each other to provide a different type of social housing.
After material delivery delays late last year – and a well-earned break over Christmas – PeoplePurposePlace is pushing forward with its first housing initiative on the Atherton Tablelands.
“With the pilot project nearing completion, the vision is becoming clearer for the community,” one of the project’s founders, Christine Doan, said.
“It’s no longer just a concept, this project is set to make a tangible impact.”
When completed, which is expected by next month, the building will provide stable housing for five individuals while enriching the community’s social and cultural fabric.
“End-of-year site visits in 2024 offered a fascinating glimpse into the progress, with visitors thrilled to see the project come to life,” Ms Doan said.
“The transformation has been inspiring, and excitement continues to grow.”
Applications are now open for the very first intake of residents.
Great work, team!