Housing Authority

In reply to Ms COOK (Hurtle Vale) (26 July 2019). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The SA Housing Authority has advised:

On the state government's commitment to provide 40 beds, the number of homes, or properties, that will be used to fulfil the commitment will be determined as properties are selected in each of the identified regions. Properties will vary by size from single-bedroom homes to four-bedroom homes to best meet the needs of each identified region.

The cost to upgrade the security on properties selected will be in line with current security upgrade costs. A full suite of upgrades cost approximately $15,000 per property for a large home. The final cost will be determined as the beds are rolled out and will vary based on the size of the property and existing infrastructure.