The Victorian Government has announced the proposed number of new homes to be built in each local government area across the state to achieve its ambitious goal of more than 2 million new dwellings by 2051.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny joined City of Kingston Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns on Sunday to announce the draft targets for each LGA – with final targets released by the end of this year.
“To give industry the confidence they need to get on and build, we need government and all councils working towards the same goal: more homes for Victorians – in the right places,” Premier Jacinta Allan said.
The government said the draft council housing targets are largely based on access to the jobs, transport and services Victorians need.
By 2051 Boroondara LGA is proposed to accommodate 67,000 new homes – which would represent a significant increase in new dwelling approvals against its recent average. The Kingston LGA is proposed to accommodate 59,000 new homes – contributing to a pattern of growth along the Suburban Rail Loop corridor.
By reaching their targets, many council areas across inner and middle Melbourne would double their number of new dwellings every year – helping deliver the Housing Statement goal of 70 per cent of new homes going in established areas and 30 per cent in outer-suburban growth areas.
“We want to work in partnership with councils to build more homes in the areas where people want to live – close to the people they love and the things they love to do,” Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said.
The government said that in regional cities and rural areas, the targets will help deliver more new homes in cities and towns to boost key worker and affordable housing. The City of Greater Geelong is proposed to accommodate 139,800 new homes by 2051.
The government will consult with councils to harness their local knowledge, with councils to report back on the draft target and the local changes they propose.