Land for nearly 10,000 new homes is now unlocked and available for home builders, with the Tasmanian Government expanding the Urban Growth Boundary across Greater Hobart.
The expansion follows a consultation between February and March and will unlock 615 hectares of land across Greater Hobart, particularly Brighton, Clarence, Kingborough, and Sorell.
Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, made the announcement today during a key speech in Hobart hosted by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
"This is a major step forward in delivering the homes Tasmanians need," Minister Ellis said.
"We have worked hand-in-hand with builders and local communities on what's required to deliver more housing across Tasmania. This release of land in the Southern Region sets us up for significant and sustainable growth.
"We're backing in the builders, cutting red tape, and sending a clear message to the construction industry: Tassie is open for business and keen to get building." Minister Ellis said.
Welcoming the announcement was Rebecca Ellston, Executive Director, Property Council of Tasmania.
"The Property Council is a strong supporter of balanced development outcomes, including infill development as well as opportunities to provide housing in greenfield areas," Ms Ellston said.
"Outdated Urban Growth Boundaries can hinder smart population growth, particularly at a time when our state needs new housing and the growth and economic stimulus this brings to the construction industry."
The move directly responds to industry requests, with the Housing Industry Association's recent HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report identifying land supply as the number one constraint to boosting Australia's housing stock.
To support the expansion, the Government is also progressing updates to the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy to ensure it remains practical, contemporary, and aligned with population growth.
Consultation for the strategy will begin in the next 100 days.
