The three bedroom home is one of two to be built in Pederick Street (at 51 and 61).

They will be constructed of brick and tile at a cost of more than $770,000.

Local builder Trevor Parsons will undertake the work and they will house police and teachers in the area.

Housing Minister Troy Buswell said the 100th home was a great milestone for the program which was on target to build 400 new government employee homes over two years using a $200 million State Government grant.

“Work started in 2008 and as at September 1, 2009 a total of $51.4 million has been committed,” Mr Buswell said.

“The community is getting much-needed new housing for key workers, taxpayers are getting value for money and we’re able to keep jobs in the building industry.” Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the new housing showed the Royalties for the Regions program was delivering direct benefits to country people.

“Key government workers such as teachers, police and child protection officers play an essential role in country communities and good housing is critical to attract and retain the best people,” he said.