The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved the granting of a long-term lease for the development of social housing at 116–120 Purnell Road, Corio.
The land will be leased to a Registered Housing Association for the development and ongoing management of social housing, with a lease term of up to 50 years.
This decision follows the Council’s 2022 commitment to explore the use of three sites for social housing, with 116-120 Purnell Road receiving strong support for use as social housing.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
This site will play an integral role in meeting the housing needs of our most vulnerable residents
We are committed to delivering on our promise to expand social housing in our city.
Social & Affordable Housing portfolio chair Councillor Emma Sinclair
The demand for social housing in Greater Geelong is pressing.
This project is part of the City’s commitment under the Social Housing Plan 2020–2041 to increase the supply of affordable housing in our community.
