The Minns Labor Government has delivered three new social homes in Shellharbour using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), with another one on the way by April 2026.
The Shellharbour homes demonstrate how modular construction can dramatically reduce delivery times, with each home taking an average of 14-16 weeks from development approval to completion.
Modular construction allows houses to be built off-site while site works happen in parallel. This reduces weather delays and onsite inefficiencies, delivering homes up to 20% faster than traditional construction, without compromising on quality.
Three new homes are now ready for Shellharbour residents to move in, with a fourth on track for installation in April. Homes NSW worked with Australian manufacturer Moov Modular to deliver these safe, high-quality homes for those in need.
The Minns Labor Government is leading the way using MMC to take housing delivery to the next level, all backed by a record-breaking $6.6 billion investment in social housing.
Eight modular social homes were completed in 2025, including three in Wollongong and five in Lake Macquarie.
A total of 90 homes will be delivered using MMC across Greater Sydney and regional NSW by the end of this year, providing new homes for up to 200 people.
Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said:
"These Shellharbour homes show what's possible when government builds smarter. Using modular construction, we're delivering high-quality social homes in a matter of weeks, not years, getting people into safe, secure housing sooner.
"Modern Methods of Construction doesn't mean cutting corners, these homes are built to the same standards as traditional housing, with precision manufacturing, durability and comfort front of mind.
"These homes are part of a growing pipeline of modular housing across NSW, backed by record investment and a clear focus on delivery."
Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park said:
"Modern methods of construction are allowing us to take housing delivery to the next level and I'm thrilled to see the results of that investment here in Shellharbour.
"By moving the building process into a controlled factory environment, we're getting more families into homes sooner. That's the kind of innovation we need to tackle the housing crisis in the Illawarra."
Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson said:
"I'm incredibly proud to see Shellharbour at the forefront of this housing revolution. These are high-quality, modern houses that will fit seamlessly into our community.
"For the residents moving in, it means a fresh start in a safe, secure home months earlier than traditional building methods would have allowed."
