Ministerial News
REGIONAL HOUSING TASKFORCE
An independent report with recommendations for how the planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities has been released by the NSW Government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole welcomed the Regional Housing...
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR RGB CREATIVE
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest from arts, culture and screen organisations to apply for office and creative development spaces in ‘RGB Creative’ – a short-term activation of the Registrar General’s Building within the Macquarie Street East...
PARTNERSHIP KEY TO DELIVERING NEW HOMES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
Around 70 people will get the keys to their new home as construction concludes on 34 new social and affordable homes in Corrimal. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the $22 million mixed-tenure housing project was delivered in partnership...
FERAL PIG FENCE TO PROTECT CROPS AND LIVESTOCK
Farmers are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop losses, stock and maintenance, following the installation of a feral pig-proof fence at Kelso Reserve in the far southwest corner of NSW. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the NSW...
LOCAL COMPANIES SOUGHT FOR NSW GOVERNMENT PROJECT
The NSW Government are looking for local companies to help deliver the accelerated Koondrook-Perricoota Forest flow enabling works, which aim to reinstate flows to improve and protect forest health. The project will complete and complement existing infrastructure...
SOCIAL HOUSING INVESTMENT KEY TO RECOVERY ROADMAP
Thousands of new jobs and social housing properties will be created through the NSW Government’s economic recovery strategy with an additional $183 million dedicated to fast-track more than 1,400 new homes. Treasurer Matt Kean said the investment will provide vital...
SHORTLAND SOCIAL HOUSING TRANSFORMED
The NSW Government has completed eight new social housing units in a modern, high-quality development for members of the Newcastle community. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey said the $2.83 million Shortland development also created 14...
MERINDA WHARF REOPENS WITH FRESH NEW LOOK
A wharf at Lake Illawarra has been repaired and reopened to the community, as part of a $4.2 million refurbishment program on the popular waterway. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said Old Merinda Wharf was one of seven jetties on Lake Illawarra...
WATERFRONT RESERVE ENLARGED AT WINDANG
A waterfront reserve in the Illawarra has been expanded following the removal of a derelict building on Crown land. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the $400,000 project was funded under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. “The...