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The Hutt Street Centre says it is not concerned about an upcoming State Government review into one of its homelessness programs, claiming it has saved taxpayers $5.69 million over three years by keeping vulnerable people off the streets.
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A multi-million dollar fund aimed at preventing homelessness – and described as “critical” by the State Government – is lying dormant, eight months after tenders closed for service providers seeking to keep people off the streets.
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A controversial Adelaide City Council review of the Hutt Street Centre – costing ratepayers over $40,000 – has found that the homeless service provider has complied with land use regulations, despite concerns from some neighbouring traders and residents that the service is expanding unlawfully.
City ratepayers will fork out up to $40,000 for a review of the Hutt Street Centre’s compliance with land use regulations, with the council in discussions with local law firm Normal Waterhouse to conduct the contentious probe.
Adelaide City Council has voted to proceed with its controversial legal review of Hutt Street Centre land use – despite one councillor warning it could cost ratepayers up to $100,000 – while changing grants to community groups and charities from three years to one, with an annual review of their effectiveness.
Adelaide City councillors have questioned whether the Hutt Street Centre deserves a $150,000 grant to support the homeless, arguing the “powerful business’s” cash flow needs to be scrutinised before handing money over – despite the Centre saying the council approached it to apply.
