by Yvette Brand
A social housing development in Mason St, Warragul will provide desperately needed housing security for 51 households, only slightly easing the pressure on the growing list in West Gippsland.
Developed by Housing Choices Australia (HCA), in partnership with the State Government, a range of housing needs will be met for single, small and large families.
HCA executive director for customer service Hannah Harvey said there was a massive, pressing housing shortage in the area and the 51 units would provide only a dent in the demand, with 700 households currently facing housing distress in the area.

She said the Mason St development was really important for the communi