The Minns Labor Government has taken the next major step in delivering the nation\u2019s largest social housing renewal, with contracts now signed to commence the transformation of Waterloo South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following a competitive tender process, the NSW Government has finalised contracts with Stockland, Link Wentworth, City West Housing, and Birribee Housing. Together the consortium will manage the planning, design, delivery and operations of the renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project will deliver more than 3,000 new homes in the inner city, within walking distance of local amenities and public transport including the Waterloo Metro. Half of these will be dedicated to social and affordable housing, providing over 1,000 new social homes and 600 affordable homes in the heart of Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located on Gadigal land, the proposed plans place strong emphasis on cultural inclusion, improved housing outcomes and greater support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Birribee Housing will lead housing allocations to ensure 20 per cent of social homes and 15 per cent of affordable homes are dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Committed to delivering thriving communities, Waterloo South will be designed with exceptional amenity and dedicated green space, including a two-hectare urban park \u2013 the largest delivered in the city in recent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To support the area\u2019s growth, the revitalisation will deliver new community and retail spaces along George Street, improving access to everyday essentials and local services for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new precinct is designed to support residents beyond housing, with dedicated initiatives to strengthen community connections, enhance wellbeing, and open pathways to skills development and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With contracts now finalised, the project will progress to the next phase, including site investigations, planning approvals and ongoing community engagement, alongside the staged tenant relocations already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A core priority throughout the renewal is keeping the community together. With new homes available at the Waterloo Metro Quarter, Elizabeth Street Redfern and more than 150 properties offered by City West Housing in nearby developments, current residents will be able to move into new or near-new homes within the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Homes NSW recognises that moving can be stressful and has committed to providing dedicated support to residents to ensure a smooth transition to their new homes. All residents will have the right to return once the renewal is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This renewal is part of the NSW Government\u2019s $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program, which will deliver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information visit: www.nsw.gov.au\/homes-nsw\/waterloo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSigning these contracts marks a historic moment for Waterloo and for social housing in Australia. We are not just replacing old homes, we\u2019re creating a thriving, inclusive, and well-connected community that honours the rich history of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith more than 1,600 social and affordable homes, a new two-hectare park, and a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing and cultural inclusion, we are setting a new benchmark for large-scale social housing renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is about more than just housing,<\/a> it\u2019s about building a future where everyone has the stability and opportunity they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery tenant will be supported through this process, and every resident has the right to return to a brand-new home once the project is complete.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Heffron Ron Hoenig said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve fought for years for the residents of Waterloo to have the quality housing they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEnsuring that all residents are treated with respect and that their wellbeing is front of mind is my priority as this project progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis renewal will completely transform the estate, giving residents safe, modern homes while preserving the strong community connections that have been built over decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cImportantly, we are ensuring residents remain living in the local area during the transition and that they return when the project is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat right to return is non-negotiable and I\u2019m proud to see it guaranteed under this Government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stockland Managing Director and CEO Tarun Gupta said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cStockland considers it a privilege to be selected by the NSW Government to develop the Waterloo Renewal Project, alongside our consortium partners, Link Wentworth, City West Housing and Birribee Housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBuilding on Stockland’s 73-year legacy as a leading creator and curator of connected communities, we look forward to working with Homes NSW, our partners, and the community to deliver vibrant and inclusive spaces with high quality homes for all residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe understand the deep responsibility that comes with our selection, and we are committed to delivering the project in a way that respects the community and the important history of Waterloo.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government has taken the next major step in delivering the nation\u2019s largest social housing renewal, with contracts now signed to commence the transformation of Waterloo South. Following a competitive tender process, the NSW Government has finalised contracts with Stockland, Link Wentworth, City West Housing, and Birribee Housing. Together the consortium will manage … Continue reading “Waterloo renewal reaches new milestone to deliver Australia\u2019s largest social housing project”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32259"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32260,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32259\/revisions\/32260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}