Tommy Taylor Courts - Christchurch City Council Media Release, 2001

2 August 2001

Tommy Taylor Courts

This three-storey housing complex in Sydenham comprises 16 one-bedroom, six two-bedroom, one three bedroom and two four-bedroom units.

These include three units fitted specially for people with disabilities.

The venture cost $2.95 million, funded from the Christchurch City Council's Housing Development Fund. No ratepayers' money goes towards the building or maintenance of City Housing's complexes.

All units are for rent by residents with low income or low assets, with weekly rentals ranging from $89 for a one-bedroom unit to $180 for four bedrooms.

Facilities include:

Communal launderette
Extractor fans
Fridge/freezer in all units
Carpets, full insulation and double-glazing
Landscaping
A coin-operated communal barbecue
A small reserve adjacent to the complex

The Tommy Taylor Courts will be opened officially by Sandra Lee, Minister for Local Government, on August 4.

Further information:

City Housing

Council's Latest Flats To Be Opened

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