Sisters of Mercy looking to build affordable social housing for community

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Sisters of Mercy are looking to build local cost housing in the region in response to the growing rental crisis facing Griffith and surrounding suburbs.

Sister Teresa Foley said the mission to build affordable housing in Griffith had been ongoing for a number of years, as people on low incomes continue to struggle accessing and securing affordable housing.

The Sisters of Mercy will base their project of the Argyle Housing Project which will see the construction of 35 lots of affordable dwellings, space for a new community centre, a basketball court, playground equipment, and 4600 square metres of open of green space.