Today the NSW Government and Shoalhaven City Council will together invest $10.35 million to fast-track infrastructure supporting the delivery of 2000 new homes for the West Nowra community.
As Regional NSW plans for and delivers more homes to its growing communities, the NSW Government and councils are supporting that growth by funding and upgrading critical local services and infrastructure.
The funding has been allocated through the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund, bringing the total NSW Government investment under Round 3 to $147.61 million, with co-contributions of $68.6 million from five regional councils, helping to unlock over 26,900 new homes.
This further $10.35 million investment will help deliver major upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure to support the development of the Mundamia and Cabbage Tree Lane Urban Release areas in West Nowra.
This funding is in addition to the $3.88 million already allocated to Shoalhaven City Council as part of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund Round 3 for major upgrades to the Culburra Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Accelerated Infrastructure Fund supports the delivery of critical enabling and supporting infrastructure projects across the State including roads, stormwater, sewers and open space that enable and support the construction of new homes.
Unless we support the delivery of more homes, we will continue to lock young people out of housing or lose them to other states.
For more information visit Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"These areas are growing fast and this funding will mean people will have functioning and well-serviced new homes to live in.
"A new home is no good if you cannot flush the toilet or drive down the road to the park.
"Accelerated delivery of infrastructure like sewage treatment plants and adequate roads will allow more new homes to be approved sooner in these growing regional areas.
"Housing affordability and availability is the biggest single pressure facing the people of NSW, and that's why we are focusing investment in these key infrastructure projects to clear the way for new and thriving communities to take shape."
Member for Shoalhaven Liza Butler said:
"Today's joint investment by the NSW Government and local council marks a significant step forward for the West Nowra community. By fast-tracking critical infrastructure projects, we are not only paving the way for new homes but also ensuring that our growing communities have access to the high-quality services they deserve.
"This $10.35 million allocation to the West Nowra Urban Release Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, along with the $3.88 million upgrade to the Shoalhaven Culburra Wastewater Treatment Plant, highlights our commitment to sustainable development and vibrant neighbourhoods.
"It is crucial that we continue to support the delivery of more homes to keep our young people within our state and provide opportunities for future generations."
Duty MLC for Kiama Sarah Kaine said:
"Funding for things such as the wastewater treatment plant upgrades are absolutely vital to ensuring all appropriate infrastructure is in place to allow for sustainable growth of Nowra and its surrounding areas'.
"Through this funding we are making sure that our efforts to encourage new and affordable housing are practical and have well-serviced utilities to meet growing demand."
