70 000 NEW HOMES TO BE UNLOCKED
The NSW Government will further boost housing supply by unlocking an
extra 70 000 new homes across NSW, under the $73.5 million Rezoning Pathways
Program.
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Government will initiate 10 land
rezonings, the majority in Western Sydney, to pave the way for these 70 000 new
homes.
“Working with councils, rezoning is one important lever that we are
pulling to get the ball rolling on more housing supply across our state,” Mr
Perrottet said.
“We are throwing everything at getting more houses built so more people get keys in doors and can realise their
dream of owning a home.
“We are focusing our efforts on some of the fastest growing areas in
Western Sydney to help more families get into homes sooner.”
Minister for Planning and Minister
for Homes Anthony Roberts said the Rezoning Pathways Program is part of the
Government’s $2.8 billion Housing Package.
“We’re creating a pipeline for tens
of thousands more homes, giving more people in NSW the opportunity to put a
roof over their heads,” Mr Roberts said.
“This is all about accelerating the
rezoning of key housing areas to make more land development-ready for new
homes.”
Under the program, the NSW
Government will assess select State or regionally significant planning
proposals, or lead the rezoning work from start to finish, with all land to be
rezoned by 2024.
Mr Roberts said the program
includes a pilot process for proponents proposing more than 1,000 homes in
metropolitan areas or over 300 in regional areas that could be assessed by the
NSW Government.
“We want projects that can make a
difference to our housing supply quickly, which is why we are seeking
nominations for proposals that are well advanced with a planning proposal able
to be submitted within two months, Mr Roberts said.
The NSW Government will lead the
work to unlock new homes in:
- Broadmeadow, Newcastle;
- Camellia-Rosehill;
- Explorer Street, Eveleigh;
- Macquarie Park Stage 1;
- Orchard Hills;
- Parramatta North’s University and Northern
sites; and - Riverstone East Stage 3.
The NSW Government will also be
responsible for assessing planning proposals that could pave the way for new
housing in:
- Appin;
- Gilead; and
- North Appin.
For more information, visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/rezoning-pathways
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The Land and Housing Corporation site has not been updated yet for Explorer Street Eveleigh is https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/land-and-housing-corporation/greater-sydney/eveleigh