NSW finalises 20-year Sydney Plan to deliver 800,000 new homes
NSW has finalised a 20-year Sydney Plan to guide housing, jobs, and infrastructure as the city's population grows. The plan targets 800,000 new homes over two decades.
800,000 new homes targeted under NSW's 20-year Sydney Plan, signalling a major long-term construction pipeline.
What does NSW's 20-year Sydney Plan mean for tradies and construction work?
Builders, electricians, and plumbers stand to benefit from a major long-term pipeline of residential construction work across Sydney.
Key takeaways
- NSW has locked in a 20-year Sydney Plan covering housing, employment, and infrastructure planning.
- The plan targets 800,000 new homes to meet expected population growth in Sydney.
- Tradies in residential construction could see a sustained pipeline of work over the next two decades.
- The plan aligns planning frameworks across housing and infrastructure, which may affect approvals and project timelines.
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