Queensland drives down social housing waitlist with new residential developments
Queensland's social housing waitlist has dropped by 3,682 people following a record AU$5.7 billion investment in new residential developments. The decline reflects ongoing construction activity across the state.
AU$5.7 billion invested in Queensland social housing, resulting in 3,682 fewer people on the waitlist.
How will Queensland's $5.7 billion social housing investment affect construction work in QLD?
Builders, plumbers, and electricians in QLD can expect continued pipeline of social housing work as the state pushes forward with large-scale residential construction projects.
Key takeaways
- Queensland's social housing waitlist has fallen by 3,682 people due to new residential developments.
- The state has committed a record AU$5.7 billion to social housing construction.
- The investment signals a strong ongoing pipeline of work for QLD residential trade contractors.
- Builders, plumbers, and electricians are among trades likely to benefit from continued project activity.
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