Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka and Member for Hornsby Matt Kean today turned the first sod on the building site of a new group home for people with disability in Hornsby.
Mr Ajaka said the sod turning today meant residents were one step closer to moving into their purpose built home.
"The $900,000 five-bedroom purpose-built house is funded by the NSW Government and will cater for adults with low to moderate support needs," Mr Ajaka said.
"The move will greatly improve the five new residents' lives, currently living in an older group home in Waitara.
"The property in Stephen Street is being designed in consultation with clients and their families to create a sense of personalisation and homeliness.
"Residents will have their own rooms with separate access, but will share dining, kitchen and lounge rooms so they can actively participate in the running of the household including cleaning, washing and cooking."
Mr Kean said this new home was good news for the Hornsby community and would provide quality local facilities for people with disability.
"The NSW government is investing in new homes so people with disabilities, like those moving into this Hornsby home, can live as independently as possible," Mr Kean said.
"The property will also be wheelchair accessible and have a private landscaped courtyard for recreational activities such as gardening.
"These properties offer more flexibility in daily living and greater opportunity for residents to participate in their local community.
"The Hornsby house is expected to be finished before the end of the year."
