Valley housing opportunities

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He said the Community Strategic Plan set a pathway for steady, responsible growth, which would provide much-needed homes for local families, more jobs for young people lower - and then the floods.

“The Northern Rivers is now facing one of its highest rates of homelessness, with the most vulnerable members of our community suffering the most.

Corporation and key stakeholders to encourage the provision of a wide range of dwelling types to meet the varied and changing needs of the community.

He said new lowmedium density housing, affordable housing and and more services and facilities for our towns and villages.

“The Northern Rivers was in the grip of a housing crisis before the floods arrived,” Mr Macdonald said.

“In the years before the COVID pandemic, housing construction had slowed, and rentals were already hard to find. Then came the great exodus from the cities, pushing housing prices higher and availability

“That is why we have been focussing on residential supply in and around Casino as this area can accommodate the main development demand on flood-free land over the next 20 years, allowing for more managed growth in our sensitive coastal and rural areas.”

Mr Macdonald said Council would continue to work with the Northern Rivers Reconstruction housing for seniors would be a focus for delivery.

“There are many exciting initiatives ahead in the next 20 years as we finish the major works we’ve begun and open new opportunities for our Valley,” Mr Macdonald said.

“Our growth can also contribute to the region’s recovery by providing homes, jobs and a lifestyle so many already enjoy.”