East Gosford is set to be home to 32 new social and affordable homes thanks to a partnership between the NSW and Federal Governments and Pacific Link Housing.
The site was originally slated to be sold to the private market but has been saved for dedicated housing for people in need.
They will comprise 26 social housing units and six affordable homes.
The deal was made possible by an investment from the Department of Communities and Justice of $8M using the Federal Government’s $2B Social Housing Accelerator Fund (SHAF), together with a co-contribution from Central Coast-based community housing provider Pacific Link Housing.
Pacific Link Housing will own and manage the properties and ensure residents have access to co-ordinated wraparound support services to empower them to lead fulfilling lives within their own community.
There will be a shared outdoor area and parking spaces, with the homes located near essential services and amenities including supermarkets, medical facilities and public transport.
The East Gosford homes are part of the 120 social homes the NSW Government has in its pipeline under the SHAF – Tranche 1, to be delivered by May 2026.
Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the priority was to get more people off the housing waitlist and into homes.
“In addition to providing safe and secure housing, the wraparound services are crucial to ensure we are empowering residents to lead fulfilling and independent lives,” she said.
“We are not only delivering homes, we are giving people who need it most the best opportunity for a brighter future.”
State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said there were more than 1,000 people on the social housing waitlist in the region.
“We need to do everything we can to retain and deliver more social and affordable homes, especially when these homes are in places where people want to live and work and located near the services people need,” she said.
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said the government would continue to work with state and territory governments to help secure and deliver more vital housing.
“I can’t wait to see the positive impact this will have within our community,” he said.
Pacific Link CEO Ian Lynch said community housing providers like Pacific Link Housing were a critical part of the local ecosystem in delivering quality social and affordable housing.
“Having a secure place to call home is important, but housing is more than just having a roof over one’s head,” he said.
“We also focus on creating inclusive communities and encouraging friendships, connection and support networks for our tenants.”
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