Up to 70,000 new homes could be built in Australia’s most populated state New South Wales (NSW) as new areas are rezoned, with the NSW premier saying he’s “throwing everything at getting more houses built” as the cost of living continues to bite.
“Working with councils, rezoning is one important lever that we are pulling to get the ball rolling on more housing supply across our state,” Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Monday.
“We are throwing everything at getting more houses built so more people get keys in doors and can realise their dream of owning a home.”
Through the $73.5 million Rezoning Pathways Program, ten areas will be rezoned, including Riverstone, Camellia-Rosehill, Macquarie Park, Explorer St in Eveleigh, two sites in Parramatta, and one site in Broadmeadow in Newcastle….