en.Wedoany.com Reported - The New South Wales Government has completed three rezonings on the South Coast, expected to unlock approximately 1,300 new homes to increase housing supply and address population growth. These plans transform underutilized land into residential areas, covering the Nowra Riverfront Precinct and Mandalay Sub-Precinct along the Shoalhaven River, as well as a former council depot site in Kiama, with plans to build 900 and approximately 380 homes respectively.

The plans for the Nowra Riverfront Precinct and Mandalay Sub-Precinct will provide a mix of housing, including social and affordable housing, and add dining venues and public spaces to activate the riverfront area. The Kiama plan focuses on a well-connected location near the town center, beach, and train station, creating higher-density housing opportunities. Under the final planning controls, at least 30% of housing on Homes NSW land in the Nowra project will be for social and affordable housing, while private land must meet a 2% affordable housing requirement. Building heights in the riverfront area range from 5 to 12 storeys, with a maximum of 6 storeys in the Mandalay Sub-Precinct. The Kiama development will include at least 10% permanent affordable housing, buildings up to 6 storeys, and approximately 600 parking spaces.

These rezonings were refined following public consultation and local community feedback. NSW Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast, Ryan Park, stated that this move helps unlock well-located housing opportunities and supports community development. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, noted that activating underutilized sites is a key part of addressing the housing shortage. Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Rose Jackson, said that social and affordable housing will be a critical component of these developments, aiming to provide more people with safe and affordable places to live.

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