Saturday, February 27, 2010
Desal costs unrealistic says expert
Opponents of the Wonthaggi desalination plant says the Victorian
Government is deliberately understating the cost of desalinated water.
A mathematics lecturer at Melbourne University says he was unable to calculate the cost of water from the plant, because the Government had blacked-out key equations in its costings.
WaterShed's Stephen Cannon says the Government has stated that
water from the plant will cost about $1.37 per kilolitre.He says that is an unrealistic estimate."There's no way that Melbourne will ever need
sufficient water to warrant the continuous running of this 150 gigalitre plant for the project life of 30 years and so to base a cost on that scenario is to understate the real cost that Victorians will pay for water," he said.
Meanwhile, the Bass Coast Shire says an influx of desalination
workers will not push up rental prices in the shire.It has launched a
website which lists holiday houses available for lease to desalination
workers.
CEO Allen Bawden says there are about 10,000 holiday houses in the
shire, and there will not be a big increase in competition in the rental market."We thought it would be quite achievable to free up say 500
houses for the desalination workers," he said.
"We're satisfied that we've got over 600 landlords interested at this
stage, so we're pretty confident that we're going to meet the needs of
the project without unduly impacting on the existing private rental market
or the short-term holiday market."
Government is deliberately understating the cost of desalinated water.
A mathematics lecturer at Melbourne University says he was unable to calculate the cost of water from the plant, because the Government had blacked-out key equations in its costings.
WaterShed's Stephen Cannon says the Government has stated that
water from the plant will cost about $1.37 per kilolitre.He says that is an unrealistic estimate."There's no way that Melbourne will ever need
sufficient water to warrant the continuous running of this 150 gigalitre plant for the project life of 30 years and so to base a cost on that scenario is to understate the real cost that Victorians will pay for water," he said.
Meanwhile, the Bass Coast Shire says an influx of desalination
workers will not push up rental prices in the shire.It has launched a
website which lists holiday houses available for lease to desalination
workers.
CEO Allen Bawden says there are about 10,000 holiday houses in the
shire, and there will not be a big increase in competition in the rental market."We thought it would be quite achievable to free up say 500
houses for the desalination workers," he said.
"We're satisfied that we've got over 600 landlords interested at this
stage, so we're pretty confident that we're going to meet the needs of
the project without unduly impacting on the existing private rental market
or the short-term holiday market."
Tenants to air worker influx worries
ABC Gippsland
Posted February 16,
The Tenants Union of Victoria is visiting Wonthaggi today to hear from residents negatively impacted by the influx of desalination workers.
The Bass Coast Council's CEO, Allan Bawden, says there have been
reports of large rent increases and some tenants have also been unable to renew their lease.
Mr Bawden says some of the tenants have complained to the council, but the council cannot get directly involved.
"We're not privy to the terms of their lease or what has gone on during the lease so that's why it's best for an independent body such as the tenants' union to come down and be able to deal with individual cases," he said.
Posted February 16,
The Tenants Union of Victoria is visiting Wonthaggi today to hear from residents negatively impacted by the influx of desalination workers.
The Bass Coast Council's CEO, Allan Bawden, says there have been
reports of large rent increases and some tenants have also been unable to renew their lease.
Mr Bawden says some of the tenants have complained to the council, but the council cannot get directly involved.
"We're not privy to the terms of their lease or what has gone on during the lease so that's why it's best for an independent body such as the tenants' union to come down and be able to deal with individual cases," he said.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Housing Affordability Study 2010
Housing Affordability 2010
Affordable housing provides options for people who can generally not afford to rent or buy houses on the open market. We recently completed part of an affordable housing study to get a picture of housing in Bass Coast and design an affordable housing plan to implement over the next four years.
Some key findings of the study include
The median house price in the Shire is just under $280,000
House prices in Bass Coast have been increasing at a higher rate than average weekly earnings since 2000
There has been a decline in housing affordability since 2005
With the construction of the desalination plant and increases in population growth there has never been a more important time to ensure Bass Coast has affordable housing options. The Bass Coast Housing Plan addresses eight key issues:
1. Ensuring growth in and demand for holiday homes and retirement housing does not reduce access to affordable housing for people who live here permanently
2. Maintaining affordable housing for a diverse range of groups
3. Ensuring access to affordable housing is adequate and appropriate
4. Ensuring housing meets the needs of an ageing population, including local retirees as well as people who have chosen to retire in the area
5. Increase social housing and diversify its location and type so that it better meets the needs of a full range of low income households
6. Increase the range and types of houses available
7. Lessen the impact of social division between local areas
8. Promote housing affordability through land-use planning
The next stage of the Study will run from October 2010 until March 2011 and will look at the peak construction period of the desalination plant.
Affordable housing provides options for people who can generally not afford to rent or buy houses on the open market. We recently completed part of an affordable housing study to get a picture of housing in Bass Coast and design an affordable housing plan to implement over the next four years.
Some key findings of the study include
The median house price in the Shire is just under $280,000
House prices in Bass Coast have been increasing at a higher rate than average weekly earnings since 2000
There has been a decline in housing affordability since 2005
With the construction of the desalination plant and increases in population growth there has never been a more important time to ensure Bass Coast has affordable housing options. The Bass Coast Housing Plan addresses eight key issues:
1. Ensuring growth in and demand for holiday homes and retirement housing does not reduce access to affordable housing for people who live here permanently
2. Maintaining affordable housing for a diverse range of groups
3. Ensuring access to affordable housing is adequate and appropriate
4. Ensuring housing meets the needs of an ageing population, including local retirees as well as people who have chosen to retire in the area
5. Increase social housing and diversify its location and type so that it better meets the needs of a full range of low income households
6. Increase the range and types of houses available
7. Lessen the impact of social division between local areas
8. Promote housing affordability through land-use planning
The next stage of the Study will run from October 2010 until March 2011 and will look at the peak construction period of the desalination plant.
Housing survey begins 2009
Housing survey begins
24 July 2009
Bass Coast Shire Council has commenced a housing survey to try and minimise some of the housing impacts associated with the desalination plant.
Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said that Council had been working on a strategy to find an entirely new market of accommodation.
“There are over 11,000 holiday homes in Bass Coast,” said Mr Bawden. “We are trying to source holiday homes that are not currently being used for publicly rented holiday accommodation or permanently rented to residents of Bass Coast."
“Using holiday homes as a new market will protect the properties that are currently available for long term permanent rentals and leave existing holiday accommodation available to drive the local tourism economy,” explained Mr Bawden.
“At peak period, the project company will be looking to house approximately 900 workers and protecting low income earners and renters is a real priority for Council."
"We don’t want to see disadvantaged residents being pushed out of their homes or the area due to housing stress,” continued Mr Bawden.
Over 6,000 non resident ratepayers will receive a copy of the survey in the mail over the next week.
“This survey will help identify any holiday homes that could be made available to house workers and contractors during the construction of the plant,” said Mr Bawden.
“Realistically, only a small percentage of vacant homes in Bass Coast are needed to house the 900 or so workers during peak period.”
Council completes a survey of holiday home owners every two years to help it understand the economic impact of tourism in the Shire and the kind of services needed to support holiday homes.
“This year, Council has included survey questions regarding housing availability and the Department of Sustainability and Environment has agreed to fund the housing study,” explained Mr Bawden.
“The survey targets all Bass Coast non-resident ratepayers with houses located within a 20 kilometre radius of the plant site. For the purpose of gathering information about the economic impact of tourism, an additional 1500 home owners will receive the survey.”
Residents who live in Bass Coast and own multiple homes within the municipality will not receive a copy of the survey. Residents who wish to take part in this study can complete a survey online by clicking here.
24 July 2009
Bass Coast Shire Council has commenced a housing survey to try and minimise some of the housing impacts associated with the desalination plant.
Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said that Council had been working on a strategy to find an entirely new market of accommodation.
“There are over 11,000 holiday homes in Bass Coast,” said Mr Bawden. “We are trying to source holiday homes that are not currently being used for publicly rented holiday accommodation or permanently rented to residents of Bass Coast."
“Using holiday homes as a new market will protect the properties that are currently available for long term permanent rentals and leave existing holiday accommodation available to drive the local tourism economy,” explained Mr Bawden.
“At peak period, the project company will be looking to house approximately 900 workers and protecting low income earners and renters is a real priority for Council."
"We don’t want to see disadvantaged residents being pushed out of their homes or the area due to housing stress,” continued Mr Bawden.
Over 6,000 non resident ratepayers will receive a copy of the survey in the mail over the next week.
“This survey will help identify any holiday homes that could be made available to house workers and contractors during the construction of the plant,” said Mr Bawden.
“Realistically, only a small percentage of vacant homes in Bass Coast are needed to house the 900 or so workers during peak period.”
Council completes a survey of holiday home owners every two years to help it understand the economic impact of tourism in the Shire and the kind of services needed to support holiday homes.
“This year, Council has included survey questions regarding housing availability and the Department of Sustainability and Environment has agreed to fund the housing study,” explained Mr Bawden.
“The survey targets all Bass Coast non-resident ratepayers with houses located within a 20 kilometre radius of the plant site. For the purpose of gathering information about the economic impact of tourism, an additional 1500 home owners will receive the survey.”
Residents who live in Bass Coast and own multiple homes within the municipality will not receive a copy of the survey. Residents who wish to take part in this study can complete a survey online by clicking here.
Study reveals crisis accommodation shortage
Study reveals crisis accommodation shortage
Posted Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:10am AEDT
ABC News
A study has found there is a lack of crisis accommodation in the Bass Coast Shire.
The shire has commissioned a study to assess how an influx of desalination plant workers will affect the housing market.
The council's CEO, Allan Bawden, says the study has found residents in emergency situations are relying on the private rental market and caravan parks.
"One of the conclusions of this study is that we need to concentrate on the needs of that group talk to some of the government agencies and community housing associations that might be able to assist in providing better access to that sort of accommodation," he said
Posted Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:10am AEDT
ABC News
A study has found there is a lack of crisis accommodation in the Bass Coast Shire.
The shire has commissioned a study to assess how an influx of desalination plant workers will affect the housing market.
The council's CEO, Allan Bawden, says the study has found residents in emergency situations are relying on the private rental market and caravan parks.
"One of the conclusions of this study is that we need to concentrate on the needs of that group talk to some of the government agencies and community housing associations that might be able to assist in providing better access to that sort of accommodation," he said
Median House Prices & Annual Property Prices
Median House Prices
The median sale price is the middle price that properties sold for. For example, if there were seven houses that sold in the suburb over a month, the median price would be the property with the fourth highest price. Median house prices give buyers and sellers an indication of the sale prices in that suburb at a given time. The median sale price will increase if more people buy expensive homes and decrease if more people buy cheaper homes.
Date Median House Price Median Unit Price
Feb-09 $377,500 $350,000
Mar-09 $305,000 $280,000
Apr-09 $386,000 $322,500
May-09 $350,000 $252,000
Jun-09 $405,000 $265,000
Jul-09 $350,000 $410,000
Aug-09 $330,000 $326,000
Sep-09 $341,250 $395,000
Oct-09 $425,000 $325,000
Nov-09 $390,000 $365,000
Dec-09 $265,000 $255,000
Annual Property Prices
Year Median House Price House Price % Change
2001 $175,000 25.0%
2002 $231,500 32.3%
2003 $285,000 23.1%
2004 $300,000 5.3%
2005 $290,000 -3.3%
2006 $292,500 0.9%
2007 $320,000 9.4% Desal Plant Announced
2008 $350,000 9.4%
2009 $357,250 2.1%
The median sale price is the middle price that properties sold for. For example, if there were seven houses that sold in the suburb over a month, the median price would be the property with the fourth highest price. Median house prices give buyers and sellers an indication of the sale prices in that suburb at a given time. The median sale price will increase if more people buy expensive homes and decrease if more people buy cheaper homes.
Date Median House Price Median Unit Price
Feb-09 $377,500 $350,000
Mar-09 $305,000 $280,000
Apr-09 $386,000 $322,500
May-09 $350,000 $252,000
Jun-09 $405,000 $265,000
Jul-09 $350,000 $410,000
Aug-09 $330,000 $326,000
Sep-09 $341,250 $395,000
Oct-09 $425,000 $325,000
Nov-09 $390,000 $365,000
Dec-09 $265,000 $255,000
Annual Property Prices
Year Median House Price House Price % Change
2001 $175,000 25.0%
2002 $231,500 32.3%
2003 $285,000 23.1%
2004 $300,000 5.3%
2005 $290,000 -3.3%
2006 $292,500 0.9%
2007 $320,000 9.4% Desal Plant Announced
2008 $350,000 9.4%
2009 $357,250 2.1%
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Desal concerns aired with Minister
Desal concerns aired with Minister
7 August 2008
A delegation of Bass Coast Shire councillors travelled to Melbourne for a meeting with the Water Minister, Tim Holding.
On Wednesday 6 August 2008, Cr Neville Goodwin, Cr Veronica Dowman, Cr John Duscher, Cr Peter Paul and Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, met with the Minister.
Mr Bawden said the purpose of the meeting was to brief the Minister on community concerns around the desalination project.
“The Minister was aware of Council’s resolution in June calling for the project to be abandoned,” said Mr Bawden. “While that remains unchanged, Council believes that it is imperative that a formal dialogue be established between all the parties involved in the desalination project."
“It is vital that the Government is fully aware of the feelings of this community,” continued Mr Bawden. “By establishing some firm lines of communication, we will be able to demonstrate the impact of this proposal on our community."
“It also means that if the plant was to go ahead, Council would have a say in the Government’s response to the local impact of the project.”
The Council delegation came to the meeting armed with a number of requests.
“The Minister agreed to all our requests, which was a positive result,” said Mr Bawden. “This included improvements in all communication, as well as regular communication between the Minster and Council."
“The Minister also guaranteed that all issues and recommendations that came out of the Environment Effects Statement would be incorporated into the project brief,” continued Mr Bawden. “What this means is if the plant does go ahead, it will be designed, built and operated at world’s best practice standards."
“And he agreed to work with Council to manage the social and economic impacts the large construction workforce would have on our area.”
Mr Bawden and Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Neville Goodwin, agreed that the meeting was a constructive one.
“The Minister gave us a commitment that communication between all parties would improve,” said Cr Goodwin. “While there are still some very grave concerns about this project, I certainly welcome the Minister’s willingness to consider Council’s request to work together to address the impact of the project on the community. "
“The Minister’s commitment to address all the issues emerging from the EES is one I also welcome.”
The delegates also raised the concerns of the Power Grid Options Group, over issues related to the route of the overhead power lines.
"Cr Dowman briefed the Minister on these concerns and the Minister indicated a willingness to meet with the group and discuss these,” confirmed Cr Goodwin.
Affordable Housing Study No: 3
Affordable Housing Study
12 November 2009
Bass Coast Shire Council is undertaking an Affordable Housing Study to monitor the impact of the Desalination Project on accommodation in the region.
Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said the Study proposed by Council responded specifically to concerns raised in the Environment Effects Statement.
“The study, which is the first of its kind, will provide a comprehensive picture of all housing types, including emergency and crisis accommodation,” explained Mr Bawden.
“It will also include recommendations to address or prevent any potential negative impacts."
“We had already begun working on the study, so we are very pleased to have secured a grant of $97,000 from the Department of Sustainability and Environment to help with the project.”
Council will conduct the Affordable Housing study in three stages.
“Stage one actually began in August and involves a review of the existing Bass Coast Shire Council Housing Policy and Affordable Housing Strategy put together in 2005,” said Mr Bawden.
“This will give us a clear picture of the state of housing before construction began on the desalination plant."
“The final report of Stage one will be available to the public in December 2009.”
Stage two of the study (October 2010 - March 2011) will report on the housing situation in Bass Coast through the peak construction period.
Stage three (June 2012- August 2012) will contain an analysis of the impact of the construction of the desalination plant on long term housing in Bass Coast Shire.
“In all our submissions to the Government over the Desalination Project, Council has consistently raised concerns about the potential impact accommodation demands from the desalination workforce could have on our community,” stressed Mr Bawden.
“We were particularly focused on the long term rental market and ensuring that residents still had access to affordable housing."
“This is the second round of funding from the Government in response to our concerns,” Mr Bawden confirmed.
“Previously the Government supplied funding for Council to undertake a survey of holiday home owners, to see if we could open up new sources of rental accommodation for the desalination workforce.
“We needed to ensure the current long term rentals remain available and that our tourist accommodation is available to drive our local tourism economy. Over 500 landlords responded to our survey,” said Mr Bawden.
“These properties will be managed by local estate agents who have agreed to the Housing Accord and will now be displayed on a website that has been set up specifically to provide accommodation for the desalination workforce.”
Mr Bawden said the Housing Accord had been put together to ensure there was sufficient new housing to meet the needs of the desalination workforce over the next two years.
“Council, AquaSure and State Government Departments (DSE, DPCD and DHS) and local estate agents have all endorsed the Housing Accord,” said Mr Bawden.
“I am confident that every effort has been made to protect the availability of affordable housing for the local community.”
12 November 2009
Bass Coast Shire Council is undertaking an Affordable Housing Study to monitor the impact of the Desalination Project on accommodation in the region.
Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said the Study proposed by Council responded specifically to concerns raised in the Environment Effects Statement.
“The study, which is the first of its kind, will provide a comprehensive picture of all housing types, including emergency and crisis accommodation,” explained Mr Bawden.
“It will also include recommendations to address or prevent any potential negative impacts."
“We had already begun working on the study, so we are very pleased to have secured a grant of $97,000 from the Department of Sustainability and Environment to help with the project.”
Council will conduct the Affordable Housing study in three stages.
“Stage one actually began in August and involves a review of the existing Bass Coast Shire Council Housing Policy and Affordable Housing Strategy put together in 2005,” said Mr Bawden.
“This will give us a clear picture of the state of housing before construction began on the desalination plant."
“The final report of Stage one will be available to the public in December 2009.”
Stage two of the study (October 2010 - March 2011) will report on the housing situation in Bass Coast through the peak construction period.
Stage three (June 2012- August 2012) will contain an analysis of the impact of the construction of the desalination plant on long term housing in Bass Coast Shire.
“In all our submissions to the Government over the Desalination Project, Council has consistently raised concerns about the potential impact accommodation demands from the desalination workforce could have on our community,” stressed Mr Bawden.
“We were particularly focused on the long term rental market and ensuring that residents still had access to affordable housing."
“This is the second round of funding from the Government in response to our concerns,” Mr Bawden confirmed.
“Previously the Government supplied funding for Council to undertake a survey of holiday home owners, to see if we could open up new sources of rental accommodation for the desalination workforce.
“We needed to ensure the current long term rentals remain available and that our tourist accommodation is available to drive our local tourism economy. Over 500 landlords responded to our survey,” said Mr Bawden.
“These properties will be managed by local estate agents who have agreed to the Housing Accord and will now be displayed on a website that has been set up specifically to provide accommodation for the desalination workforce.”
Mr Bawden said the Housing Accord had been put together to ensure there was sufficient new housing to meet the needs of the desalination workforce over the next two years.
“Council, AquaSure and State Government Departments (DSE, DPCD and DHS) and local estate agents have all endorsed the Housing Accord,” said Mr Bawden.
“I am confident that every effort has been made to protect the availability of affordable housing for the local community.”
Affordable Housing Strategy
Desal accommodation update
14 January 2010
Bass Coast Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said Council had initiated the Accord to ensure the arrival of the desal workforce did not have a negative impact on the local rental market.
Bass Coast Shire Council has adopted an Affordable Housing Strategy for the municipality – one of the first to be prepared within Australia.
The Strategy aims to ensure the municipality’s affordable housing needs are met now and into the future.
Council wants to ensure there will always be accessible, available, appropriate and affordable housing in the Shire, particularly if we are to encourage young families to remain in our communities and enter into home ownership.
The plan was developed with a great deal of consultation with the general community, a community reference group, housing providers, real estate agents and developers.
The demand for more affordable housing has significantly increased over the past five years. This increase is primarily due to the Shire’s rapid population growth and rise in median house prices.
Interesting Facts
Social housing in Bass Coast is limited and primarily focussed towards the elderly.
Non-conventional forms of housing for single adults, such as rooming houses, private hotels and special residential services currently do not exist in Bass Coast Shire.
Key Challenges and Issues that have not been met.
The Strategy addresses the following key challenges and issues:
Ensuring growth in and demand for holiday homes and retirement housing does not decrease access to affordable housing;
Continuing to provide affordable housing to a diverse range of groups;
Ensuring the provision of affordable, adequate and appropriate housing;
Increasing the availability of social houses for low income householders;
Developing a range of housing types to meet the needs of emerging demographics (i.e. older single people and single-parent families);
Ensuring the tourist industry does not have a negative impact on permanent residents seeking affordable housing; and
Promoting housing affordability through Council planning strategies.
14 January 2010
Bass Coast Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said Council had initiated the Accord to ensure the arrival of the desal workforce did not have a negative impact on the local rental market.
Bass Coast Shire Council has adopted an Affordable Housing Strategy for the municipality – one of the first to be prepared within Australia.
The Strategy aims to ensure the municipality’s affordable housing needs are met now and into the future.
Council wants to ensure there will always be accessible, available, appropriate and affordable housing in the Shire, particularly if we are to encourage young families to remain in our communities and enter into home ownership.
The plan was developed with a great deal of consultation with the general community, a community reference group, housing providers, real estate agents and developers.
The demand for more affordable housing has significantly increased over the past five years. This increase is primarily due to the Shire’s rapid population growth and rise in median house prices.
Interesting Facts
Social housing in Bass Coast is limited and primarily focussed towards the elderly.
Non-conventional forms of housing for single adults, such as rooming houses, private hotels and special residential services currently do not exist in Bass Coast Shire.
Key Challenges and Issues that have not been met.
The Strategy addresses the following key challenges and issues:
Ensuring growth in and demand for holiday homes and retirement housing does not decrease access to affordable housing;
Continuing to provide affordable housing to a diverse range of groups;
Ensuring the provision of affordable, adequate and appropriate housing;
Increasing the availability of social houses for low income householders;
Developing a range of housing types to meet the needs of emerging demographics (i.e. older single people and single-parent families);
Ensuring the tourist industry does not have a negative impact on permanent residents seeking affordable housing; and
Promoting housing affordability through Council planning strategies.
Desal rentals being offered as permanent rentals
Desal Rental List From Website:
$250 per week - Lavington Street, Inverloch
$300 per week - Grandview Grove, Inverloch
$300 per week - Venus Bay
$350 per week - Dixon Street, Inverloch
$350 per week - Kenneth Street, Inverloch
$350 per week - The Crescent, Inverloch
$350 per week - The Esplanade, Inverloch
$350 per week - Venus Street, Inverloch
$375 - $400 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$400 per week - Beach Avenue, Inverloch
$400 per week - Bruce Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloch
$400 per week - Scarborough Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Veronica Street, Inverloch
$425 per week - Edgar Street, Inverloch
$425 per week - Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloc
$425 per week - Sandymount Avenue, Inverloch
$425 per week - Youll Grove, Inverloch
$435 per week - Freda Street, Inverloch
$450 - $500 per week - Beaton Place, Inverloch
$450 - $500 per week - Kenneth Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Darling Avenue, Inverloch
$450 per week - Murray Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Tamara Crescent, Inverloch
$450 per week - The Crescent, Inverloch
$450 per week - Unit, St Kilda Street, Inverloch
$450 per week 3 bedroom Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$450-$500 per week - Scarborough Street, Inverloch
$465 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$475 per week - Tower Street, Inverloch
$500 per week - Bayview Avenue, Inverloch
$500 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$500 per week - Ullathornes Road, Inverloch
$500 per week - Wonthaggi Road, Inverloch
$500 per week - You'll Grove, Inverloch
$530 per week - Nautilus Road, Inverloch
$540 per week - Norman Road, Inverloch
$550 neg per week - Fern Street, Inverloch
$550 per week - Lohr Avenue, Inverloch
$550 per week Queenscliff Drive, Inverloch.
$560 per week - Endeavour Place, Inverloch
$600 per week - A'Beckett Street, Inverloch
$650 Neg per week - Tamara Crescent, Inverloch
$POA - Beach Avenue, Inverloch
$POA - Lohr Avenue, Inverloch
$POA - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$POA - The Esplanade, Inverloch
Legend: Being offered as a permanent rental on Alex Scotts permanent Rental list.
$250 per week - Lavington Street, Inverloch
$300 per week - Grandview Grove, Inverloch
$300 per week - Venus Bay
$350 per week - Dixon Street, Inverloch
$350 per week - Kenneth Street, Inverloch
$350 per week - The Crescent, Inverloch
$350 per week - The Esplanade, Inverloch
$350 per week - Venus Street, Inverloch
$375 - $400 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$400 per week - Beach Avenue, Inverloch
$400 per week - Bruce Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloch
$400 per week - Scarborough Street, Inverloch
$400 per week - Veronica Street, Inverloch
$425 per week - Edgar Street, Inverloch
$425 per week - Inverloch Venus Bay Road, Inverloc
$425 per week - Sandymount Avenue, Inverloch
$425 per week - Youll Grove, Inverloch
$435 per week - Freda Street, Inverloch
$450 - $500 per week - Beaton Place, Inverloch
$450 - $500 per week - Kenneth Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Darling Avenue, Inverloch
$450 per week - Murray Street, Inverloch
$450 per week - Tamara Crescent, Inverloch
$450 per week - The Crescent, Inverloch
$450 per week - Unit, St Kilda Street, Inverloch
$450 per week 3 bedroom Cuttriss Street, Inverloch
$450-$500 per week - Scarborough Street, Inverloch
$465 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$475 per week - Tower Street, Inverloch
$500 per week - Bayview Avenue, Inverloch
$500 per week - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$500 per week - Ullathornes Road, Inverloch
$500 per week - Wonthaggi Road, Inverloch
$500 per week - You'll Grove, Inverloch
$530 per week - Nautilus Road, Inverloch
$540 per week - Norman Road, Inverloch
$550 neg per week - Fern Street, Inverloch
$550 per week - Lohr Avenue, Inverloch
$550 per week Queenscliff Drive, Inverloch.
$560 per week - Endeavour Place, Inverloch
$600 per week - A'Beckett Street, Inverloch
$650 Neg per week - Tamara Crescent, Inverloch
$POA - Beach Avenue, Inverloch
$POA - Lohr Avenue, Inverloch
$POA - Surf Parade, Inverloch
$POA - The Esplanade, Inverloch
Legend: Being offered as a permanent rental on Alex Scotts permanent Rental list.
Owners + Desal Rentals
Owners who agreed to rent their holiday homes out to desalination workers are being urged to list their property on the official desalination housing website with agents who have signed up to the Housing Accord.
The website is part of the Accord, which was put together to source a completely new market of housing for the desalination workers.
www.visitbasscoast.com
The website is part of the Accord, which was put together to source a completely new market of housing for the desalination workers.
www.visitbasscoast.com
20 Real Estate Agents have signed up to the Housing Accord
Over 20 local estate agents have signed up to the Accord and can help landlords prepare and list houses, to meet the demand expected over the next six months. Bass Coast Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said Council had initiated the Accord to ensure the arrival of the desal workforce did not have a negative impact on the local rental market.
Desal Accommodation Website
“The fee covers the cost of setting up the site, entering new listings and resources to maintain the site. This is not a commercial site or a profit making venture,” assured Mr Bawden. “Our primary aim is to direct workers to this new source of accommodation, to make sure that residents looking for permanent accommodation are not disadvantaged by the desalination project.”
Well Mr Bawden we are !!!!!
Well Mr Bawden we are !!!!!
Desal Houses flooding the Permanent Rental market
The desalination housing website is located at www.visitbasscoast.com/pages/vph.
Check out the houses on this list and compare them to the perm rental lists being supplied by some local agents..I have one agents list which has 15 desal houses listed on it and considering desal houses were only to be listed on the desals site its interesting how they are ending up on the permanent listings?
Check out the houses on this list and compare them to the perm rental lists being supplied by some local agents..I have one agents list which has 15 desal houses listed on it and considering desal houses were only to be listed on the desals site its interesting how they are ending up on the permanent listings?
The Basscoast Council has responsibility in the displacement of it's local residents.
Had the Basscoast Council allowed Aquasure to provide an accommodation camp beside the desal plant then the displacement of the disadvantaged
from the Basscoast would not be happening, so are they as responsible
as the greedy Agents who are inflating the rental and sale prices?
This is what needs to be discussed !
from the Basscoast would not be happening, so are they as responsible
as the greedy Agents who are inflating the rental and sale prices?
This is what needs to be discussed !
Illegal Rent Increases
Will the greedy agents be paying for their permanent tenants to move from their homes,as it is them forcing us out with their Notices to vacate and the illegal rent increases ?
Your rent cannot be raised more than 5% in any one lease period so dont put up with it Call the Tenanats Union of Vic or Consumer Affairs Vic for advice and your rights!
Your rent cannot be raised more than 5% in any one lease period so dont put up with it Call the Tenanats Union of Vic or Consumer Affairs Vic for advice and your rights!
Tell us your story
Has your home been put on the Market bcoz of the Desal Plants construction? If it has leave ur story here you dont have to leave names....but we need ur story..
Notices to Vacate
Notices to vacate are being used to force those fulltime tenants from their homes so as the agents can sell the property & the new owners can go desal rental straight away...this loophole is being abused by local agents in particular...
Tenants Union Meeting Feb 16 2010
Ive had my meeting with the Tenants Union and they are adamant that this housing crisis is definetly happening so its only Mr Wrigley from Alex Scott Real Estate that beleives it isnt anyway the Tenants union can advise us on our options with our leases but theres not much else they can do unless they call in consumer affairs to deal with it.
Desal Housing Crisis Update
16 Feb 2010
I have provided all the info I have on the disadvantaged being displaced & they (the Basscoast Council) feel that this issue is political and that we should take it up with the state gov...so, Ive called the housing minister Mr Wynne to ask him why the state gov thinks they are not responsible for the dispalcement of Basscoast residents due to... the desals construction...
Im still waiting for his call...
I have provided all the info I have on the disadvantaged being displaced & they (the Basscoast Council) feel that this issue is political and that we should take it up with the state gov...so, Ive called the housing minister Mr Wynne to ask him why the state gov thinks they are not responsible for the dispalcement of Basscoast residents due to... the desals construction...
Im still waiting for his call...
Desal Accommodation Crisis Update: Waiting....
16 Feb 2010
I called Mr Bawden CEO from the Basscoast Council to ask him why the Basscoast Council cannot be directly involved?..Im still waiting for his call...
so when they call me back I will post their responses....
I called Mr Bawden CEO from the Basscoast Council to ask him why the Basscoast Council cannot be directly involved?..Im still waiting for his call...
so when they call me back I will post their responses....
Pushed Out - Win News February 2010
Renters Joanne, Barry and Lisa Roughead have lived in Inverloch for the past seven years.
While rents have increased incrementally over that time, the family members say when their current rental is sold by the owners in April, soaring rents mean they'll have to leave the town they call home.
"We can't afford to stay, and I feel we are being forced out due to the rents being so high." Said Joanne Roughead.
While the Rougheads agree it's the owner's right to sell the property, they say finding another home within their budget, is proving difficult.
"It's their total right to sell the property we are in, my argument actually is that we have nowhere to go." She said.
They put it down to the influx of cashed-up temporary workers at Wonthaggi's desalination plant.
Bass Coast Shire CEO Alan Bawden says housing affordability has been a growing problem, only made worse by construction of the desalination plant.
"What we are seeing is an ongoing increase in land and rental values that probably exceeds average wage increases." Said Alan Bawden, CEO Bass Coast Shire Council.
The Victorian Tenants Union says stories, like the Roughead family's, are being reported everyday. A union spokesperson described the the behaviour of some landlords and rental agents as ''shark-like'' with some reportedly resorting to intimidation to force up rental prices.
"Very. Very unfair. There's a lot of people being pushed out when they shouldn't be." Said Lisa Roughead.
A housing accord was signed earlier this year by the council and local estate agents, pledging to keep rents low.
A State Government spokesperson today said affordability is not a government issue.
http://www.wintv.com.au/gippsland/news/item/23524
While rents have increased incrementally over that time, the family members say when their current rental is sold by the owners in April, soaring rents mean they'll have to leave the town they call home.
"We can't afford to stay, and I feel we are being forced out due to the rents being so high." Said Joanne Roughead.
While the Rougheads agree it's the owner's right to sell the property, they say finding another home within their budget, is proving difficult.
"It's their total right to sell the property we are in, my argument actually is that we have nowhere to go." She said.
They put it down to the influx of cashed-up temporary workers at Wonthaggi's desalination plant.
Bass Coast Shire CEO Alan Bawden says housing affordability has been a growing problem, only made worse by construction of the desalination plant.
"What we are seeing is an ongoing increase in land and rental values that probably exceeds average wage increases." Said Alan Bawden, CEO Bass Coast Shire Council.
The Victorian Tenants Union says stories, like the Roughead family's, are being reported everyday. A union spokesperson described the the behaviour of some landlords and rental agents as ''shark-like'' with some reportedly resorting to intimidation to force up rental prices.
"Very. Very unfair. There's a lot of people being pushed out when they shouldn't be." Said Lisa Roughead.
A housing accord was signed earlier this year by the council and local estate agents, pledging to keep rents low.
A State Government spokesperson today said affordability is not a government issue.
http://www.wintv.com.au/gippsland/news/item/23524
"Desal plant sparks rent rises"
Work on the Wonthaggi desalination plant is due to continue
for the next 18 months. (ABC TV)
A Victorian Liberal MP says landlords are trying to rip-off
workers moving to Wonthaggi to build the desalination plant.
A four-bedroom cement-sheet house in the town has been
advertised for $500 a week.
The member for Bass, Ken Smith, says some tenants in
Wonthaggi have not been able to renew their leases, as
landlords get ready for the influx of desalination workers.
He says some landlords are more than doubling rental prices.
"It is landlords trying to rip-off people who are coming down there.
"Those same houses would have been available
three months ago five months ago six months ago for
probably $185 to $210 a week," Mr Smith said.
http://tiny.cc/u4TCy
for the next 18 months. (ABC TV)
A Victorian Liberal MP says landlords are trying to rip-off
workers moving to Wonthaggi to build the desalination plant.
A four-bedroom cement-sheet house in the town has been
advertised for $500 a week.
The member for Bass, Ken Smith, says some tenants in
Wonthaggi have not been able to renew their leases, as
landlords get ready for the influx of desalination workers.
He says some landlords are more than doubling rental prices.
"It is landlords trying to rip-off people who are coming down there.
"Those same houses would have been available
three months ago five months ago six months ago for
probably $185 to $210 a week," Mr Smith said.
http://tiny.cc/u4TCy
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