Second home for Bays Community Housing Trust

Jul 8, 2014 | News

The Bays Community Housing Trust’s latest purpose-built house will be ready for occupancy by 1 September 2014. The house has a Lifemark Rating of 5, designed for ease of use for older people and is also within easy walking distance of shops, community amenities and buses. The furnished, shared facilities include 2 lounges, and large kitchen, dining and laundry areas. Each unfurnished bedroom comes with an ensuite and outside deck.

Read about this project here.

For more information on this project and the organisation please contact:

Robyn Barry

Phone: 09 4739247 or 02040088754

Email: [email protected]

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