Two major housing developments in Forest Lake and Pallara have been fast-tracked to help meet the community’s growing need for housing options.
As part of a broader initiative to address Queensland’s housing shortage, these projects aim to deliver terrace homes, small-lot homes, and apartments, with a commitment to ensuring 15 per cent of these homes remain affordable.
The development in Forest Lake will create about 25 homes per hectare, providing a diverse range of housing types to suit different needs. Meanwhile, in Pallara, the development will cover a 3.23-hectare site, with plans for similar housing types.
- 40, 41, 50, 55 & 60 Woodvale Crescent and 205A Woogaroo Street, Forest Lake
- 70 & 78 Kraft Road, Pallara
Accelerating Development to Meet Community Needs
The fast-tracked nature of these developments is part of a streamlined approval process to speed up the delivery of new homes. By reducing approval times to just 75 business days, these projects are expected to begin construction sooner, providing much-needed housing options for families and individuals.
The developments are located in areas well-connected to essential services such as schools, public transport, and employment opportunities, making them ideal locations for new housing.
GM TFP Pty Ltd is leading the development in Pallara, while Woodvale Crescent Pty Ltd manages the Forest Lake project. These projects are expected to significantly increase the supply of new homes, alleviating some of the pressure in the local housing market.
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Supporting Local Housing Growth
In parallel with these fast-tracked projects, the Community Housing Futures program provides additional support to housing providers, ensuring they can manage and grow their housing portfolios. This program provides access to grants, training, and expert advice, helping community housing providers to expand their role in delivering more social and affordable homes across Queensland.
Managed by key organisations, including the Community Housing Industry Association (Queensland), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland, and Q Shelter, the program focuses on helping housing providers strengthen their ability to meet local housing needs. This is seen as a critical part of the effort to increase the availability of affordable housing in communities across Queensland, ensuring that housing providers can continue to grow and support residents in need.
The developments are focused on creating well-located homes that are close to key services and amenities, helping to improve the quality of life for residents. The combination of fast-tracked approvals and community-focused support programs aims to ensure that more Queenslanders have access to safe, affordable, and well-connected housing options in the near future.
Published 2-Oct-2024