Elderly in shoddy public housing: NSW oppn

PENSIONERS, veterans and war widows are being forced to live in sub-standard public housing, the NSW opposition claims.

It's attacked the state government for ripping $37 million from the maintenance budget for public housing, claiming residents now live in conditions that don't meet basic standards.

"Many of these houses are in urgent need of repair and do not meet the basic standards that residents deserve," said opposition housing spokeswoman Sophie Cotsis.

She says the cuts are affecting thousands of pensioners, veterans, war widows, the elderly and frail.

"Many of these residents are elderly and have ongoing health issues such as respiratory conditions.

"Ongoing issues such as rising damp and mould are placing their health in jeopardy."

Ms Cotsis claims maintenance spending has fallen from $195 million in 2012/13 to $158 million in 2013/14.

"Many houses are suffering from rising damp, mould, peeling paint, blocked drains, rusted gutters, asbestos in the eaves and water leakages," she said.

"It is absolutely shameful that Barry O'Farrell and Greg Pearce have let these houses deteriorate to the state they are in."

Ms Cotsis is calling on government ministers to join her in a visit to the houses to see the conditions first-hand.

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