Defence Housing Australia has completed two new developments in Canberra, adding 113 new properties to the region's housing supply.
The new properties comprise 76 properties for serving Defence members and their families with another 37 properties built to support the local private housing market.
The Crossing development in the suburb of Coombs includes 46 new DHA-owned two- and three-bedroom townhouses for contemporary living close to amenities.
The Academy Close redevelopment in Campbell has seen DHA deliver 30 Defence-owned, three- and four-bedroom townhouses, and detached homes for Defence members and family.
Homes at The Crossing are now available for the current posting cycle.
Both developments are well positioned for convenient access to the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Royal Military College, Defence Force College and Defence Russell Offices.
The DHA properties are integrated among the privately owned townhouses that were sold to support the region's housing market.
Defence members began moving into the Academy Close properties earlier this month, while The Crossing will see its first Defence member resident move into the development tomorrow.
The Crossing properties were recently added to DHA's online portal for member selection ahead of posting movements.
Local builder Monarch Building Solutions completed The Crossing development, with Canberra's Projex Building Group delivering Academy Close.
Upwards of 600 local workers were employed to construct these properties.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon. Matt Keogh:
"Providing Defence members and their families with quality housing helps keep ADF members happy in the job and recognises the value we put on their service.
"The 76 properties in The Crossing and Academy Close will mean members moving to Canberra this posting cycle can access modern new homes that come with great lifestyle benefits.
"That's on top of the 37 brand new townhouses The Crossing development is adding to the private housing market in Canberra, helping support the local community."
Quotes attributable to David Smith, Member for Bean:
"With so many of these homes available for the private market, this is a tangible way the Albanese government is helping ease pressure on Canberra's housing supply.
"These homes will also see more ADF members taking advantage of the great lifestyle opportunities Canberra has to offer.
"These projects will only add to the shared sense of community Defence members feel when they make Canberra their home."
Quotes attributable to Defence Housing Australia Managing Director, Andrew Jaggers:
"Today, DHA proudly delivers a total of 113 new properties across two developments that not only support Defence members and their families posted to the Canberra region, but provides for the private housing market.
"We thank local builders in Monarch and Projex for the quality of work they have delivered at The Crossing and Academy Close.
"We take pride in supporting Defence members and their families to find a place to call home during their Defence postings, and we know these properties will be thoroughly enjoyed by their new residents.
"Tomorrow we will welcome the first Defence member into The Crossing, with more members and private owners to move in through to the end of the year, with settlement of the 37 privately owned properties planned for December."
