Tenants oppose social housing redevelopment advocates say is vital (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Bellambi Estate oppose a social housing redevelopment plan that would replace existing units with apartments, citing community disruption and reduced social housing proportion, while the government argues it addresses housing shortages.

• Tenants in Bellambi Estate oppose redevelopment plans that would replace 465 social housing units with 2,500 apartments, including 750 social housing units.
• Residents argue the project would disrupt the community and reduce the proportion of social housing from 90% to 30%, calling it 'reverse Robin Hood'.
• Government claims the redevelopment is necessary to address housing shortages and improve living conditions, while some residents support the plan for increased social housing