The Minns Labor Government is unlocking more homes, jobs, and industry with the finalisation of the Wollongong Health Precinct strategy.
To bring the 25-year strategy to life the Government will lead a rezoning of the 50-hectare precinct to unlock up to 1,000 new homes and 10,000 new jobs.
This builds on recent investments in the Wollongong Public Hospital and will enable the creation of a world-class healthcare hub, that can serve the growing needs of the Illawarra region.
- research facilities and specialist clinics,
- student accommodation,
- key worker housing, and
- improved links between the hospital and city centre, including upgraded footpaths, cycleways, and public transport.
This builds on five other state-led rezonings across the Illawarra Shoalhaven in Shellharbour, Nowra, Kiama and Bellambi which together could unlock more than 9000 homes.
The Minns Labor Government introduced the State Significant Rezoning Policy in September 2024 to speed up delivery of strategically important or complex rezonings, especially those involving housing.
The Minns Labor Government has committed $21.9 million to upgrade Wollongong Public Hospital, and a further $220 million for its future expansion and redevelopment.
The Wollongong Health Precinct rezoning proposal is expected to be exhibited for public feedback later this year.
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Minister for Health, Regional Health, Illawarra & the South Coast Ryan Park said:
"The Wollongong Health Precinct will play a pivotal role in the future growth of the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, helping to ensure the Illawarra Shoalhaven has access to world-class healthcare.
"With thousands of new jobs and homes, the precinct will be a thriving hub of opportunity, right in the heart of Wollongong."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"The Minns Government is planning for the future of Wollongong from every angle, matching housing growth with investments in infrastructure and initiatives that will drive industry expansion.
"The finalisation of the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy has laid important groundwork to kick off a rezoning which will unlock 1000 homes and 10,000 jobs.
"This work adds to the state-assessed rezonings already underway in the region to support more homes and jobs alongside key infrastructure investments to support current and future residents."
