Six more Coast sites earmarked for housing

Three more government-owned sites on the Central Coast have been earmarked for more housing.

They are among six sites announced last week as part of the NSW Government’ plan to address the statewide housing crisis.

The Government’s statewide property audit, led by Property and Development NSW, 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.

The Central Coast sites, at 134 Faunce St Gosford, 255 Mann St, Gosford, and 110 Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, are expected to deliver more than 160 homes.

A spokesperson said Transport for NSW believes the Gosford railway station carpark is currently underutilised and will absorb the net loss of 59 spaces at 255 Mann St.

This is due to post COVID changes to travel patterns.

Sites at Warabrook near Newcastle, Castle Hill and Blacktown were also named.

So far the audit has identified sites capable of delivering 8,100 homes as the government continues its plan to deliver up to 30,000 homes through its $6.6B Building Homes for NSW.

The program is aimed at allowing young people, families and key local workers to live in the communities they choose.

The final approach to delivering homes on the latest six 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 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,” he said.

“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 to one day own their own home.”

Property and Development NSW CEO Leon Walker said the property audit has been instrumental in providing a framework for the NSW Government.