Landcom, a New South Wales (NSW) state-owned entity that develops land and property, has introduced a planning proposal to contribute an additional 375 new homes at a site in Campbelltown, Australia.
This proposal is a component of the NSW Government’s broader strategy to provide more housing options, with a particular emphasis on affordable rental accommodations.
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The proposal, which is currently open for public commentary, plans to expand Macarthur Gardens North to over 1,600 homes, with 10% dedicated to affordable housing.
The site, located in proximity to Macarthur train station and Macarthur Square shopping centre, offers nearly two hectares (ha) of active open space and access to the Bow Bowing Creek Reserve.
This initiative represents the third advancement under the new Social and Affordable Housing Program Pathway.
This pathway is designed to expedite the delivery of social and affordable housing by supporting government agencies such as Landcom and Homes NSW.
The 18ha site, owned by Landcom, already has approval for the construction of 1,250 homes.
The community is invited to provide feedback on the updated proposal, which seeks to modify building heights from nine to a range of nine to 24 storeys to accommodate the additional homes.
Landcom will collaborate with Campbelltown City Council and local residents throughout the proposal’s progression.
The exhibition period will conclude on 7 April 2025, after which the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will review the public feedback and consider necessary adjustments to the final proposal.
In conjunction with the planning proposal, Landcom is expected to submit a revised concept development application later this year.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the NSW Government has unveiled a design for a major intersection upgrade in Queanbeyan.
The intersection improvements at Ellerton Drive, Yass, and Bungendore roads are expected to alleviate congestion, boost safety, and improve pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
The community has been encouraged to participate in the design process by completing a survey, and this feedback will help refine the design before construction commences.
As part of the ongoing infrastructure development, Transport for NSW will conduct utility investigations, including borehole drilling, to help in the design process.
This work is scheduled to begin on 17 March this year and will continue for approximately four weeks.
Earlier this month, the NSW Government intensified its efforts to upgrade the Hume Highway at Marulan, with an investment of A$35m ($22.13m) dedicated to improving the safety of this critical highway corridor.
