The Central Coast Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has commended the focus on “development ready” housing supply in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 which was publicly released on October 27 by Minister for Planning and Homes, Anthony Roberts.
It is envisaged the region will grow to more than 404,250 people by 2041 and the Plan aims to facilitate that growth in a sustainable way by adapting to future challenges posed by changes in climate, housing markets and the economy.
UDIA’s Central Coast Chairman Caine King said his organisation was looking forward to helping deliver on the Regional Plan’s vision for the Central Coast’s growing population.
“The region is experiencing a surge in demand and we just don’t have enough housing or employment land to meet the demand,” he said.
“With government investing in highway and rail upgrades, our fast pace of change is expected to accelerate and it is critical to plan now for this growth to ensure the region can supply enough jobs and housing that is affordable for the local population.”
King said the UDIA commended the Regional Plan’s focus on delivering development ready housing supply to address the Coast’s growing housing shortage, by having enough sites that are zoned, serviced with enabling infrastructure and have resolved biodiversity considerations.
The Regional Plan creates a new Urban Development Program (UDP) Committee for the Central Coast, where the Department of Planning and Environment, Council, government agencies, infrastructure providers and industry will come together to understand the development pipeline and ensure the Coast has enough housing and jobs.
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Media release, Oct 27
UDIA Central Coast