Councillor Sophie Torney, Mayor of Boroondara, commented on the government's planned investment in social housing in Ashburton, which they announced on Monday 14 July 2025.
Cr Torney said:
"We have been calling for greater investment in Boroondara's social, community, and affordable housing stock for many years, and we're pleased at the proposed redevelopment and expansion of the Alamein Avenue site. Councillor John Friend-Pereira, the local councillor for Ashburton, has been tireless in his advocacy for the redevelopment of this site, and I know this announcement will be a proud moment for him personally.
"We look forward to supporting the State Government to deliver this significant development while identifying further opportunities where public and social housing can be developed or expanded.
"The City of Boroondara and our community are engaging closely with the State Government to suggest improvements to their wider planning reforms so we can deliver responsible housing growth that meets community needs. This advocacy also includes pushing for the expansion of programs such as this that will deliver increased housing availability for those who need it most."
