Emergency Recovery Victoria has begun delivering short-term modular housing at Rochester Caravan Park to provide temporary accommodation for the town’s remaining residents currently living at Elmore Village.
More than 300 displaced residents accessed temporary accommodation at Elmore Village following last year’s flood event.
There are 63 remaining residents in the village, all of whom will be making the transition into suitable accommodation ahead of the temporary village’s closure on August 15.
Twenty short-term modular houses will be provided in the coming weeks, with priority to be given to Elmore Village residents.
The homes come in one, two and three-bedroom designs and include a split kitchen and living area, a bathroom and a deck.
The homes are furnished and can be customised to meet specific needs such as mobility access requirements.
ERV chief executive Mariela Diaz said Elmore Village was established to keep people close to home and connected to the community.
“We know that each person’s experience is unique and there is no “one size fits all” approach to recovery, and that’s why we are continuing to roll out a range of different accommodation options to suit each person’s circumstances and help them on their recovery journey,” Ms Diaz said.
“ERV continues to support all flood-affected residents across the state with a range of programs and supports to help them get back on their feet and return to their communities.”
Essential services continue to be offered to all remaining residents at Elmore Village, with meals and snacks provided daily as well as laundry and linen services, a daily shuttle bus to Rochester and assistance from onsite staff.
Through the Victorian Government’s Flood Recovery Support Program, residents are also supplied with a single recovery support worker to help with accessing information, advice, support with housing needs, or mental health and wellbeing support.