Landcom reveal designs for $30m state governent-backed build-to-rent housing project in East Lismore
Plans for a pilot 50 apartment state government backed build-to-rent project in the Northern Rivers have been revealed. See what’s in the works.
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Design plans for a pilot $30 million, 50 apartment state government backed build-to-rent project in the Northern Rivers have been revealed.
Plans have been aired for the dozens of apartments in East Lismore by state owned corporation Landcom, spruiked as well-designed, climate-resilient and sustainable.
The plans have been released for community and stakeholder feedback.
Located at the corner of Crawford Rd and 138-146 Military Rd, the development is aimed at delivering affordable rental housing in a region impacted by rising costs and low availability.
The development is set to include a mix of apartment sizes to suit the lifestyles and budgets of different households.
Future residents will be close to shops, schools, open spaces like parks, Southern Cross University and other community infrastructure.
State Lismore MP Janelle Saffin said battlers were already doing it tough before the 2022 floods and there was increasingly “essential need” for more housing.
Ms Saffin strongly advocated for the project and said it would be a “welcome investment” for Lismore.
“It’s good to see Landcom seeking to help local renters to put a roof over their head as soon as practical, while also planning to deliver housing that is in tune with the local environment,” she said.
A pair of apartment buildings will follow the site’s slope to the south and are planned to be of a similar scale to surrounding homes. The site for the homes is not flood prone.
The three-storey northern building screens the lower-level southern building, which includes three levels above a ground floor car park.
The 50 apartments would be a mix of studios up to three-bedroom apartments. 20 per cent of the units are designated as rentals for people on low to moderate incomes.
Additionally, the development is set to have 58 secure ground floor parking spaces with access from Military Rd.
Landcom states facades, roof treatments and materials will reflect local architectural character and the project will blend in with its surrounds.
Work is underway to finalise the design and planning before lodgement of a development application with Lismore City Council in coming months. Landcom states it wants to maximise light and ventilation in the design.
Construction is projected to begin in 2025 with residents expected to move in 2026 – subject to approvals.
The development would also include outdoor communal spaces with a mix of subtropical plants and views to bushland to the east.
Landcom chief executive officer Alex Wendler said: “Beyond helping to boost housing supply and tackle the housing crisis head on, we are aiming for a high-quality and attractive development that is climate-resilient and sustainable so that future residents are proud to call it home.”
“Community feedback is a key component of our planning process and I encourage locals to have their say about our plans.”
Lismore residents can have their say about the draft design by completing an online survey on Landcom’s website by August 7.
The developer is also due to hold a community information and feedback session at East Lismore Bowling Club on August 1.
Residents can drop into the club to learn more, ask the project team questions and share their thoughts between 5pm-8pm.
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