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Newcastle Council opposes NSW’s 5%-10% affordable housing mandate for 3,200 Broadmeadow homes, calling it insufficient to address a 7,000–7,500 unit shortage.
Newcastle City Council is opposing the NSW government’s decision to set affordable housing targets at just 5% to 10% for 3,200 new homes at Broadmeadow, calling the requirement inadequate for addressing a critical shortage of 7,000 to 7,500 affordable homes.
Council leaders, including Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe and Labor’s Paige Johnson, say the move undermines earlier commitments to 30% affordable housing on state land and risks prioritizing private developers over community needs.
Despite a $6 billion state social housing investment, the council argues the low targets fail to ensure housing near jobs and transit.
Liberal councillors oppose increasing public housing, emphasizing private ownership.
The council plans to formally request higher affordable housing requirements from state officials.
El Consejo de Newcastle se opone al mandato de vivienda asequible del 5% al 10% de NSW para 3.200 hogares de Broadmeadow, calificándolo de insuficiente para abordar una escasez de unidades de 7.000-7.500.