Franklin Charity House
On Saturday 2 March 2013 the Franklin Charity House went to
auction. Independent Property Group Gungahlin held the auction
on site (Cnr Oodgeroo Ave & Marie Pitt St, Franklin) at
11am with a good sized crownd attending. Bidding began in
earnest before the real competition began between the two main
parties. This final bid was $850,000 from Sheryl Lea Sutcliff.
A fantastic outcome for everyone invloved, particularly the
charities.
The high thermal rating will be achieved by its orientation on
the block and its modern slab construction together with the
use of double glazed windows and extensive insulation.
The house will also feature an 8,000 litre rainwater tank and
the lower level will be built to Adaptable Housing standards
making it accessible for older people and people who may have
physical disabilities.
The Franklin Charity House is located in a quiet suburban
street with city views to the south and close to public
transport and schools.
The charities to benefit when the house is sold by auction are
the YWCA of Canberra, Youthcare Canberra, Canberra Men’s
centre, Toora Women and Inanna.
Each of the charities work to provide services to specific
members of the Canberra community who are either homeless or in
danger of becoming homeless and includes young people, older
men and women and women with dependent children.
“I congratulate members of the building industry in this
city who have a long and proud history of supporting worthy
causes and Franklin Charity House is certainly no
exception.” said ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher.
“The funds raised will support organisations who work with some of the most vulnerable in our community including women and children escaping domestic violence and young people who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
“This partnership is a real practical example of how the public and private sector can work together for the common good of the Canberra community.”
During the winter months of 2012 the Franklin Charity House was
opened as a display house where information sessions were held
for the public on energy efficient building techniques,
landscape design and Home Building Contract
information.
The Franklin Charity House was officially launched by the ACT
Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher MLA, at the Charity House site
on 12 December 2012.
www.franklincharityhouse.org.au
http://www.facebook.com/franklincharityhouse
Further information contact:
David Leitch Master Builders ACT
Tel: (02) 6175 5970