Local government incentives are the right move for housing supply
Urban Taskforce Australia backs NSW Government's plan to give infrastructure grants to high-performing councils as a way to boost housing supply. Acting CEO Paul Waterhouse called the approach sensible.
Local government incentives are the right move for housing supply - Paul Waterhouse, Acting CEO, Urban Taskforce Australia
Will NSW council infrastructure grants lead to more housing construction work for tradies?
Builders and contractors in NSW may see more residential development projects flow through councils rewarded with infrastructure grants, potentially increasing local workloads.
Key takeaways
- NSW Government is awarding infrastructure grants to councils that perform well on housing delivery.
- Urban Taskforce Australia says the incentive-based approach is a sensible way to lift housing supply.
- More housing approvals at council level could mean increased project pipelines for local builders.
- No specific funding figures or timelines were detailed in the announcement.
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