The NSW Government is continuing to address the statewide housing crisis, announcing a further six government-owned sites that could deliver more than 230 new homes.
The land audit is identifying surplus land no longer required by government in both metropolitan and
regional areas that will now be made available for much needed housing.
Three sites have been identified for future divestment on the Central Coast, including two sites at
Gosford and one at Hamlyn Terrace that could deliver more than 160 homes, plus another site at
Warabrook near Newcastle that could deliver a further 35 homes.
More than 25 homes could be delivered at two sites at Castle Hill and Blacktown in Greater Sydney.
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. Including today's announcement, sites capable of delivering 8,100 homes have been
identified through the land audit.
This is part of the NSW Government's plan to build a better NSW and deliver up to 30,000 homes
through the historic $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program, so young people, families and
key local workers can live in the communities they choose.
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.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper 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.
"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."
Property and Development NSW Chief Executive Officer Leon Walker said:
"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."
