The Minns Labor Government is taking concrete steps to address the housing affordability and availability crisis across New South Wales. Today, Premier Chris Minns visited Albury to inspect the progress of the $12.8 million East Albury Housing project, which will deliver safe, modern homes for approximately 40 older residents before Christmas.
This project will include 14 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units, providing vital affordable housing for the community.
In addition, planning approval has been granted for another 27 homes in North Albury, offering safe and well-located accommodation for over 40 residents. Located near bus stops serving Lavington and Albury, this development will feature 17 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units, along with 19 car parking spaces, two internal lifts, landscaping, and fencing.
These projects form part of the Minns Government's historic $6.6 billion investment to create a fairer and more accessible housing system across NSW by significantly boosting supply. Over the past year, the Government has delivered 1,711 new social and affordable homes, the largest increase in government-built public and community housing in over a decade.
This commitment contrasts sharply with the previous Liberal-National Government, which oversaw a dramatic reduction in public housing, decreasing from 110,805 homes in 2014 to just 95,765 in 2023. Between 2017 and 2021, their tenure saw only 2,257 new social homes built, while 3,269 properties were sold off or removed during that period.
The Minns Government remains dedicated to delivering more affordable and accessible housing for all New South Wales residents.
Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales said:
"Housing affordability and availability continue to be the biggest challenges facing families and young people across the entire state, no matter where they live.
"Our government is committed to reversing this trend by investing in new supply and cutting red tape to get things built faster.
"While there's still more work to do, it's fantastic to see this project nearing completion, ensuring that 40 people will have safe and secure housing just in time for Christmas."
Rose Jackson, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness said:
"We announced the start of this project in November last year and here we are today proudly standing in-front of 24 brand new social housing properties which will give approximately 40 older residents a safe and secure place to call home."
"These new social housing projects in Albury are an important step forward in our work to address the shortage of affordable homes.
"Projects like this are about giving residents stability, security, and a place to call home. Our government is committed to doing just that through significant investment and real action on the ground."
