The Department of Communities has launched a Housing Diversity Pipeline (HDP) aimed at encouraging new developments on Government land.
A total of 12 Government-owned landholdings are to be released in the first tranche of the HDP, with the proposed new developments adjacent to METRONET stations and transport corridors.
In a statement, the Department said under the new process, developers, builders and community housing providers would be invited to participate in a Registration of Interest (ROI) process.
“It gives industry the chance to put forward its ideas on how the sites could be developed and what new housing opportunities can be explored,” the Department said.
“We are open to innovative ideas, including building to rent and ground leasing of the land, and will be requesting a variety of housing types,” it said.
The Department said after the ROI stage, a more targeted Expressions of Interest process would follow to facilitate actual approvals and support for new developments.
Minister for Housing and Lands, John Carey said there was a need for a more diverse housing mix in the State “and I am confident we will see some really fantastic development ideas through this process”.
“These sites are in fantastic locations and close to public amenities like future train stations,” Mr Carey said.
“We want to hear from developers, community housing groups and builders about what they can bring to the table,” he said.
“We are looking at all opportunities across Government and thinking outside the box to deliver better housing outcomes in our State.”
Registrations of Interest close on 18 March and can be made online at this PS News link.
