Part of the 'Lachlan's Line' master planned precinct, the project on Halifax Street, Macquarie Park, will deliver two 14-storey residential buildings, with rooftop gardens, landscaping around the site, communal rooms for residents and basement parking.
Seventy of the new homes will be social housing and a further 71 affordable homes to support low and moderate income households to live near transport, jobs, and services.
The Albanese and Minns' Labor Governments are partnering together to deliver thousands of new homes thanks to the largest investment in social and affordable housing in history.
The Lachlan's Line project is being delivered by community housing provider Link Wentworth in partnership with Landcom and Homes NSW, with funding support from the Housing Australia Future Fund.
It adds to the significant pipeline of new housing across Macquarie Park, including the nearby Midtown MacPark development, which will deliver around 3,300 homes across multiple stages, including more than 1,100 social homes and 130 affordable homes.
Comprised of 4 studio units, 87 one-bedroom units and 50 two-bedroom units, the new homes will be located within a mixed-use precinct, close to shops, key services and amenities, while having strong transport links including the new metro.
It is one of hundreds of projects currently under construction thanks to the Minns Labor Government's historic $6.6 billion investment in social housing, which is delivering 8,400 new public homes.
Construction is currently underway and expected to be complete by mid-2028.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Planning Paul Scully:
"The Minns Labor Government is backing the delivery of 141 new social and affordable homes at Lachlan's Line, giving low- and moderate-income households the chance to live close to jobs, transport and essential services.
"This is a well-located site, within walking distance of Norther Ryde Metro Station, and these homes will make a real difference to people who want to stay in the communities they know."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson:
"This is another example of multiple levels of government working in partnership with the community housing sector to deliver more vital housing for the people of NSW.
"Earlier this year, we stood around the corner at Midtown MacPark to announce the start of construction for Stage 2, which is delivering 400 more social homes.
"Now shovels have hit the ground on another 141 more homes, all of which will be social or affordable housing, ensuring those that need it most can have a safe roof over their head.
"We're in a housing crisis and this government is taking it seriously, building more homes every day, project by project, street by street, suburb by suburb, until supply meets the demand."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale:
"We know how important it is to build more homes, and to build them close to the shops, services and public transport people rely on."
"Right here in Macquarie Park, the Albanese Labor Government is backing 141 more social and affordable homes through the Housing Australia Future Fund. Real homes for locals who need them."
Quotes attributable to Labor Candidate for Ryde Lyndal Howison:
"These 141 new social and affordable homes will make a real difference for people in our community who are struggling to find a place to live close to work, family and essential services.
"Macquarie Park is one of Sydney's fastest-growing centres and it's important that teachers, aged care workers, hospitality staff and other essential workers can continue to live in the communities they help support.
"It's fantastic to see construction underway and more homes being delivered for local people."
Quotes attributable to Housing Australia Acting CEO Sarah Amos:
"Increasing the supply of social and affordable housing requires investment, partnership and a shared commitment to delivery.
"We are proud to partner with Link Wentworth and Homes NSW through the Australian Government's Housing Australia Future Fund to deliver 141 new social and affordable homes at Lachlan's Line. This investment will help more people access secure, quality housing close to jobs, transport and services, while supporting stronger communities."
Quotes attributable to Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty:
"The start of construction at Lachlan's Line is a significant milestone, particularly at a time when rising housing costs are placing enormous pressure on low and moderate-income households.
"These homes will provide more people with access to affordable, secure housing close to jobs, public transport and essential services, helping them remain connected to the communities where they live and work.
"Projects like this demonstrate the important role community housing providers play in addressing the housing crisis. By working in partnership with government and the private sector, we can deliver more affordable homes and create inclusive, thriving communities for the long term."
