Sleeping pods for homeless people sitting empty | ABC News

A trailer containing seven "sleeping pods" set up by homelessness charity Strike It Out is sitting empty and unused, as the charity accuses the local council of putting up barriers to the project.
Strike It Out is concerned about people sleeping on the streets and in cars as winter approaches.
Launceston City Council says the charity needs to provide a detailed proposal and risk assessment so it can assess the project's feasibility.
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