Leeton Secures $220,000 To Guide Future Development

Leeton Shire Council will pave the way for a vibrant and sustainable future with a $220,000 grant from the NSW Government to develop an Integrated Land-use, Infrastructure and Transport Strategy.

The strategy will ensure coordinated growth, efficient infrastructure development, and improved connectivity for Leeton’s residents and businesses and support up to 550 new homes.

It will set a clear vision for the future by delivering infrastructure and precinct master plans and a residential growth strategy to deliver on the objectives of the Leeton Community Strategic Plan, the Local Strategic Planning Statement, and the draft Housing Strategy 2023.

This second round of grant funding is from the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund and will deliver a total of $2.93 million in grants of up to $250,000 to 16 councils from the North Coast to the Central West and the Riverina, supporting a total of up to 23,769 potential new homes.

Councils will use the funds to accelerate new housing strategies, prepare infrastructure and servicing plans, and amend local environmental plans to bring forward delivery of more diverse and affordable housing supply.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said the funding was about empowering councils to undertake vital efforts to speed up housing delivery.

“It will help deliver the important planning work needed to boost housing supply, affordability and diversity and support growing regional communities,” Mr Scully said.

“We are focused on better coordinating housing and infrastructure delivery across the state, while making sure regional homes are ready for the hazards of the future.”

Member for Murray Helen Dalton said the funding was great news for the Leeton community and a critical investment to ensure responsible planning for the future.

“This funding is an important step when it comes to the growth of Leeton,” Ms Dalton said.

“When you fail to plan, you should plan to fail.

“This money will go a long way to ensuring we have a proper plan.

“The integrated Land-use, Infrastructure and Transport strategy will be a roadmap, ensuring Leeton’s sustainable growth that will benefit generations to come.”

Visit the NSW Planning website for more information on which councils secured funding and their projects.

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