The NSW Government has revealed a further six Government-owned sites that it says will be made available for much-needed housing in the state.
The sites have been identified as part of the Government’s statewide property audit, led by Property and Development NSW, to find Government land that is surplus to requirements and suitable for housing.
The Government says three of the sites located on the Central Coast, including two sites at Gosford and one at Hamlyn Terrace, could potentially deliver more than 160 homes, while another site at Warabrook near Newcastle could deliver a further 35 homes.
More than 25 homes could be delivered at two sites at Castle Hill and Blacktown in Greater Sydney, said Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper.
Including today’s announcement, sites capable of delivering 8,100 homes have been identified through the land audit, the Minister said.
“The NSW Government has been clear from day one, we need to address the housing crisis and we need to do it with a whole-of-government approach. The Property Audit is a complex process that has never been done before by the NSW Government for the purpose of delivering housing,” said Mr Kamper.
“The identification of these six additional sites continues our efforts address the housing crisis in this state.
“Property and Development NSW has been doing outstanding work finding more sites and assessing their ability to deliver housing. These six sites will bring additional opportunities for families across Sydney, the Hunter and the Central Coast regions to one day own their own home.”
The Government says the final approach to delivering homes on the sites, including details on quantity and types of housing, will be confirmed following further due diligence and planning and regulatory approvals.
“The property audit has been instrumental in providing a framework for the NSW Government, with Property and Development NSW leading the way to identify and assess surplus government-owned land that is capable of delivering new housing solutions across the state,”
said Property and Development NSW Chief Executive Officer, Leon Walker.
