Habitat for Humanity NSW is conducting a feasibility study into the possibility to starting up Australia’s first “prison build”.

The project would result in inmates at the Junee Correctional Centre, under the direction of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, building a house for relocation to a block of land in Junee.

While no firm decision has been made, a Junee family could benefit from a deal which would start next year.

A community meeting will be held at the Junee Licorice

and Chocolate Factory next Wednesday at 5pm to gauge the level of community support for the project.

Habitat for Humanity is hoping Junee families will register their interest in taking part in the project.

The family must be working and able to pay a $500 deposit, should be able to repay a 25-year interest-free loan and be eligible for the First Home Owners Grant.

They must also be able to commit 500 hours of time to assist volunteers to complete the building of a house.

The organisation is calling on community members to attend the meeting to present fundraising ideas, volunteer to assist with the building’s finishing touches, or pledge donations of building supplies, fitting and materials.

To register your attendance email susan.cann@tafensw.edu.au or phone 6924 3222.