New housing on the fast-track in Toowoomba
- Crisafulli Government approves 75-home build-to-rent project in Toowoomba.
- Development approval unlocks much-needed strategically located housing.
- Crisafulli Government is increasing housing supply options across Queensland to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders.
75 new homes will be delivered in Toowoomba after the Crisafulli Government approved a development application for Brisbane Housing Company's build-to-rent project in Toowoomba City.
The development will deliver predominantly affordable and social units as part of a build-to-rent scheme managed by Brisbane Housing Company, a registered Community Housing Provider.
The site is central with access to public transport connections to other local shopping precincts, and various amenities and services, making it an ideal site for providing well-located homes for Queenslanders in the region.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said that this approval demonstrated the Government's commitment to resetting the planning partnership with local government. "This project will enhance Toowoomba's housing diversity and leverage the site's strategic location to the city centre," Mr Bleijie said.
"We said we would work with local governments to streamline approvals and this project between the Crisafulli Government and Toowoomba Regional Council is a great example of that.
"This project will unlock more affordable and social housing in the Toowoomba region and it's another step in the right direction to activate an increased supply of housing options for Queenslanders.
"The government will ensure we're maximising opportunities and facilitating responsible growth with new housing in Toowoomba. "Under the former Labor Government, the social housing waitlist sky-rocketed to more than 45,000 and housing lot approvals plummeted by 29% during their 10-year reign. "Labor's Housing Crisis made it more difficult for people to find, secure and keep a roof over their head and Queenslanders are still paying a high price for Labor's failures.
"That's why Queenslanders overwhelmingly voted for a fresh start including the LNP's bold housing plan, which includes delivering one million homes over the next two decades. "Just last week in Parliament, the Crisafulli Government axed stamp duty on new builds for first home buyers. "This is the fresh start Queenslanders voted for and we are delivering." Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said housing affordability was a critical issue for families and individuals in the electorate of Toowoomba North. "This build-to-rent project is a welcome step toward providing more secure, affordable housing options in our community," Mr Watts said.
"We are delivering on our commitment to make housing more accessible for locals, and this approval highlights the importance of working together to fast-track solutions.
"The Toowoomba CBD is the ideal location for this type of development, as it's close to essential services, shops, and public transport."
