New precinct featuring eight housing types approved for central NSW

The first stage of a climate-resilient masterplan for a housing precinct in Dubbo, central New South Wales, has been granted development approval.

The first stage was approved via a fast-tracked design and approval process to meet urgent housing demand in Dubbo. The North-West Dubbo Urban Release Area, a greenfield site, has been designated as the location for the development, which is planned to accommodate up to 5,500 new dwellings over the next two decades.

The first stage of the masterplan focuses on housing. It features eight residential types, designed by Marra and Yeh Architects, including single residences, townhouses and apartments. Notably, 30 percent of the residences within the precinct have been designated as tenure-blind social and affordable housing.

The architects have confirmed that prefabrication methods will be used to build a portion of the housing, to further expedite the delivery of housing.