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“With the potential to provide over 20,000 new dwellings, over 9 sub-precincts, the 300-hectare site is one of the most exciting mixed use urban renewal projects in Australia.
“The opportunity to combine sport, entertainment, employment and housing will revolutionise the way we live, work and play.
“With an exceptionally high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 state led rezonings will be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock.
“Over the next 30 years the supply of diverse housing will have a significant impact on broader economic activity, which will in turn result in societal benefits.
“This precinct provides a once in a generation opportunity to be bold and ambitious,” Mr Jennion concluded.
“The RBA decision to keep interest rates in restrictive territory today will not stop the improvement in leading indicators of future home building,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
In mid-June 2025, the NSW Premier released the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Works-in-Kind Guideline for public consultation.
Today the State Government announced proposed changes to the regulatory powers to investigate registered builders who may be unable to meet the financial requirements of registration. The announcement also included a long-awaited review of the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (HBCA) and associated laws.
Housing Industry Association welcomes today’s announcement by the Cook Labor Government to review key aspects of the home building contracts legislation and provide the building regulator with additional powers to work with builders in distress.