$10 million NT housing package announced

The Northern Territory government has announced a $10 million package to construct housing in Mutitjulu.

Commonwealth Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the housing would support the local Anangu people.

“I am delighted to see investment in housing being allocated to a community with long-term tradeable tenure that will support a mix of housing types including home ownership while also addressing the overcrowding that has existed for far too long,” Scullion said.

“I am also pleased that the Australian and Northern Territory governments have been able to work in partnership to provide $2 million to support the development of a business centre in the community.”

An additional $2 million has been committed towards the improvement of mobile phone coverage in the area.

“The Northern Territory government is working with Aboriginal people across the NT to support their economic, social and cultural development aspirations,” Giles said.

“Housing investment is critical to this approach, and so too is our significant investment in power, water, roads, health centres, education facilities and telecommunications.”

The package is being jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory governments. 

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