Developers sought for major NSW housing project across 22 sites
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The NSW government has called for developers to build 1,400 new homes across 22 sites in metropolitan and regional areas as part of its Building Homes for NSW program.
The initiative follows a state-wide land audit that identified 11 new building sites capable of delivering about 1,300 homes.
“The majority of homes delivered during the housing accord period will be delivered by the private sector and that is why we are unlocking surplus land to deliver more well-located homes,” Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully said.
The government wants developers to build low, medium and high-density housing, with sites available in Sydney and regional NSW.
Two sites in Menai and Haberfield could provide 242 dwellings, including 130 social and affordable homes.
Another three sites at Rooty Hill, St Leonards and Chatswood are under investigation with potential for 850 dwellings, including more than 80 affordable homes.
Lands and Property Minister Steve Kamper said housing was the government’s top priority.
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“Through the land audit, we’ve identified another 11 sites that could potentially deliver almost 1,300 homes, which will be another step in our efforts to address housing supply,” Kamper said.
Nine additional sites across the Hunter Region, Central West NSW and Greater Sydney will deliver over 100 new social homes, with construction set to begin in early 2025.
Developers must outline plans that maximize dwelling yield, support affordable and key worker rental housing, and minimize construction time.
Property and Development NSW is accepting registrations of interest until December 14.