The NSW Government has today announced it will deliver nearly 500 new homes to the Wagga Wagga community.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully says 40% will be modern social and affordable housing following the approval of the rezoning request for the Tolland Renewal Project.
“The NSW Government remains committed to boosting housing supply, providing diverse housing options and increasing social housing in metropolitan and regional NSW,” said Mr Scully.
“Tolland Estate will be revitalised over the coming years, modernising the local area and benefiting the surrounding community by putting a roof over the heads of many vulnerable people in Wagga Wagga.”
The Homes NSW planning proposal includes a diverse mix of housing types and will also include housing for seniors and First Nations people alongside new private market homes.
The proposal will also see a revised street layout and more public open space for residents and locals.
Once commenced, Homes NSW expects the project to be delivered in stages over the next ten years, with the first stage of subdivision works expected to be completed during 2026. Over its life, the project will also create 1,200 construction jobs boosting the regional economy.
The Tolland Estate was originally built in the 1970s which means the new homes within the redevelopment will also reduce ongoing maintenance expenses associated with older homes and provide improved facilities and amenity for existing and new social housing tenants.
“I know there is high community demand to progress this redevelopment and that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re delivering this project in stages and will ensure that all current social housing residents are appropriately relocated and can return once the development is complete,” said Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Rose Jackson.
“Once built, the Tolland Estate redevelopment will deliver modern single and double storey homes for both social and private residents. These new homes will be easier to maintain and run, fostering community while fitting seamlessly into the local streetscape.”
For more information on the redevelopment of Tolland Estate, visit: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/under-assessment/tolland-estate-wagga-wagga.
