NZ companies to provide temporary homes for quake-hit
Contracts to provide temporary housing for quake-hit Christchurch residents have been awarded to New Zealand companies, the Government announced today.
Contracts to provide temporary housing for quake-hit Christchurch residents have been awarded to New Zealand companies, the Government announced today.
Hawkins/Spanbild/Fulton Hogan, Jennian Homes, and New Zealand Transportable Units would provide the first 300 temporary accommodation units, while Smith Crane, Hawkins Falcon, and Tranzasia would make up the panel of preferred suppliers, Housing Minister Phil Heatley said.
"It's great to see New Zealand-based companies able to step up to provide accommodation that will help to house people whose own homes need repair."
Mr Heatley said the Government's aim was to keep temporary accommodation availability ahead of demand from those unable to find housing privately.
HELP, an accommodation service initiated by Housing New Zealand, would be working on a case-by-case basis to match people with suitable temporary housing.
"Rental costs will apply for temporary accommodation, but these will be largely, if not completely, cost neutral to most homeowners or tenants," Mr Heatley said.
"Homeowners or tenants who have insurance will be eligible for temporary accommodation support from their insurer to offset rental costs. "
Contents insurance policies generally provided temporary accommodation support for six months, and often for up to 12 months, depending on the policy, Mr Heatley said.
"When this support lapses, but a homeowner or tenant's primary dwelling is still uninhabitable, they will be eligible for rental subsidies under the Government's Temporary Accommodation Service."
NZPA
Thu, 14 Apr 2011
Thu, 14 Apr 2011
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NZ companies to provide temporary homes for quake-hit
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