COMMUNITY feedback is being sought by the Greater Shepparton City Council regarding its intention to lease land to non-profit organisation, Kids Under Cover, at 20-22 Perrivale Drive, Shepparton, which will house six young people aged 18-21, who have excited foster care.
With a site originally proposed at 4 Deane Court, Kids Under Cover has requested the new location, in an existing residential area on council leased land, for its innovative village complex.
Kids Under Cover is focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by delivering a unique combination of studio accommodation and education scholarships that will assist its young recipients in creating strong connections back into the community while teaching them life skills in self-sufficiency.
The proposed complex at Perrivale Drive, called Village 21, will include a communal building with a kitchen, living room and laundry, three two-bedroom studios with a bathroom and two one-bedroom studios for live-in mentors and communal outdoor spaces.
“This proposal will provide the opportunity for at-risk young people to successfully transition to independent living and receive the support they need,” says Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Shane Sali.
Council will undertake community consultation from Monday, October 3 to 31, 2022, to understand what residences and businesses in the area feel about the lease of the land. To have your say, visit shaping.greatershepparton.com.au or call Council on 5832 9700.
