Evergreen Housing Project Progresses Rapidly in Te Puke

Construction has progressed rapidly on a new Te Puke community housing development, with the first tenants expected to move in this year. The Evergreen House – Whare Kato project commenced in mid-January and features six modern units designed to address the growing need in the region for suitable housing for older people and those with chronic health conditions.

The development, spearheaded by the Jabez Initiative Charitable Company in partnership with the Te Puke Baptist Church, has received Lifemark 4 provisional certification for all six units, ensuring accessibility and suitability for aging in place. Priority tenancy will be given to people aged 55-plus and those with chronic health conditions on the Public Housing Register. The project, led by G.J. Gardner Homes, has overcome initial site challenges and received crucial approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for Public Housing Use.

Originally published in Te Puke News by Sun Media.