New social housing for Northern Rivers community

THE Northern Rivers has 112 new homes as part of a historic $6.6 billion investment into social housing, delivering 8,400 new homes across the state.

Eleven projects in Alstonville, Casino and Lismore are underway, including 16 new homes in Lismore, with around 20 tenants recently moving in.

A further six homes are under construction, due for completion by mid-2026.

Of the 61 new social homes in Casino, 29 will be ready by Christmas, and 32 more homes will be ready by mid next year.

In Alstonville, 16 modern homes have been recently tenanted, with another 13 to be completed by mid-2026.

The construction of the new homes provides safe, secure housing for hundreds of people as the region rebuilds and recovers from the 2022 floods.

It has also created a much-needed boost to the Northern Rivers regional economy, with hundreds of jobs expected over the life of the projects for local trades and industry.

Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said the North Coast had some of the highest rates of homelessness in NSW.

“It is our urgent priority to work together to support access to safe, secure and affordable housing across the region,” Saffin said.

“These homes are an important step in continuing our government’s record investment in public housing that our community needs and deserves.”

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said the government was getting on with the job of delivering over 100 new homes for people in the Northern Rivers.

“We know this region is still recovering from the devastating 2022 floods, and delivering new, fit-for-purpose social housing is about giving people security, dignity and a fresh start,” Jackson said.

“This is a vital step in helping families rebuild their lives.”