Residents are one step closer to moving into affordable, long-term housing, with Landcom reaching a major milestone by completing the topping out of its Build-to-Rent project in East Lismore.

Work to complete the project has progressed rapidly, bringing 50 new Build-to-Rent apartments closer to completion. Major construction works are set to finish by late 2026, with the finished touches expected to be finished in early 2027, weather permitting.

The Crawford and Military Road site is a first-of-its-kind project for Lismore, delivered by the NSW Government’s developer, Landcom.

Key highlights of the project include:

• Affordable Housing: 20% of the homes are reserved as affordable rental housing for residents on low-to-moderate incomes.
• Flood-Resilient Living: Built safely above the flood zone to offer long-term stability and security for residents.
• Diverse Housing Mix: A selection of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed to suit a variety of household needs.
• Prime Location: Situated close to local shops, schools, Southern Cross University, and parklands.

Landcom will retain ownership of the properties, with a dedicated operator to be appointed by the end of the year to manage the homes.

The site sits next to the NSW Reconstruction Authority land at Crawford Road, which will also be redeveloped by Landcom to deliver more than 500 additional new homes for the East Lismore community.

Landcom continues to deliver thousands of homes across NSW through its portfolio of projects in Greater Sydney and regional communities including the Northern Rivers, South Coast and Central West.

The Minns Labor Government's planning reforms and surplus land audit have grown the pipeline of homes for NSW, with the highest number of homes under construction in the country; more than 80,000 homes, and more in the development pipeline.

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Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

"This is an important milestone for Lismore and means we’re just around the corner from seeing renters move into their new homes.

"This is a great example of the Minns Labor Government using new and innovative approaches to deliver more homes for the people of NSW, whether you’re in our cities or regional areas like Lismore."

Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said:

"Long-term security remain critical challenges for Lismore as we continue our rebuild. Reaching this milestone brings 50 beautifully designed, flood free apartments another step closer for our community.

"By offering a mix of studio to three-bedroom units built safely above the flood zone, this project delivers the diverse housing options local single and small-household renters urgently need.

"Despite the weather challenges along the way, the Landcom team and local contractors have done an amazing job getting us to this stage and I am happy to say so.

“I look forward to seeing our first residents move into their new homes."

Landcom CEO Alexander Wendler said:

"As Landcom celebrates 50 years of operations and reaching 110,000 homes unlocked for the people of NSW, it’s fitting to see our East Lismore project reach this exciting milestone.

"This is a landmark development for the region, giving renters more choice through a well-designed, resilient, and connected residential development."