THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Thursday, 22 May 2008
056/2008
DHA AND DEFENCE JOIN TO COMMEMORATE 103
NEW HOMES FOR THE “PUCKA” COMMUNITY
The Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel,
today congratulated Defence Housing Australia (DHA) on the completion of
103 new homes for the “Pucka” community, and the commemoration of
Puckapunyal’s ‘Lone Pine Park’.
“Puckapunyal is not the easiest posting for a Defence family due to its remote
location, and with over 260 families living on-base, it is important that they
have access to the same amenities and standard of living as other Defence
families around the country,” said Mr Snowdon.
“DHA’s 103 new homes, predominantly three-bedroom, have replaced older
housing stock that was built in the 1960s and 1980s. These homes now
provide Defence families with modern and comfortable living and feature
ensuites, living, dining, family and meal areas, garages and covered outdoor
areas,” he said.
“The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is critical to protecting the vital interests
of our country, and it’s important that we help care for their families and give
them a proper ‘place to call home’.”
‘Lone Pine Park’, a Defence and DHA-funded project, is situated within the
Puckapunyal Military Area, and provides additional on-base facilities for
Defence families to enjoy. The park, completed in January 2008, is named
after the Battle of Lone Pine in 1915. A single lone pine, descended from the
original pine tree that grew at the site of the battle now stands in the park.
Now in its 20th year of operation, DHA is continuing to provide quality housing,
property management and relocation services to Defence families, and works
closely with Defence to support the operational capability and retention and
recruitment initiatives of the Defence Force.
DHA manages approximately 17,000 residences around Australia, with
approximately 290 homes on the Puckapunyal Army base.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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