PHOTO: HOUSING NZ – A design sketch showing a proposed Housing NZ development for vacant land along Castor Cres at Cannons Creek, Porirua.

The future of state housing in Porirua features private landscaped sections, double glazing and balconies.

Housing NZ is preparing to seek building consent to build 24 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, four four-bedroom and five five-bedroom houses along Castor Cres in Cannons Creek.

The land has been empty since 27 ageing and earthquake-prone units were demolished in 2007 and 2008. More were pulled down in nearby Hazard Gr and Esk Pl in 2015.

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