The Property Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Local Housing Strategy V2 (the Strategy). We acknowledge the significant work undertaken by Kiama Municipal Council (Kiama Council) in developing this revised Strategy that will be critical in supporting future growth for the broader Illawarra Shoalhaven region.
As Australia’s peak representative of the property and construction industry, which employs more Australians than any other sector, the Property Council’s members include investors, owners, managers and developers of property representing all asset classes. The property industry shapes our environment, communities and economy and has a long-term interest in seeing them proposer as vibrant and sustainable places. Many of our members own and develop property in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, including the Kiama local government area (LGA).
The Property Council welcomes the Strategy as a comprehensive study and set of actions to improve housing supply and diversity within the LGA. Increasing housing supply not only improves access and choice for current residents but plays a role in accommodating future populations, improving amenities and social infrastructure for all, whilst boosting commercial activity and employment opportunities.
