Construction of the Minns Labor Government's 60-home build-to-rent development in Bomaderry has reached the topping out, marking a significant step forward in delivering more homes for the South Coast.

Once complete, the project will provide secure, long-term rental housing for key workers including nurses, teachers, childcare educators, retail staff and other essential workers.

Delivered by Landcom, the development is part of the Minns Labor Government's $65 million investment in build-to-rent housing on the South Coast and Northern Rivers.

The 60-apartment project includes 12 affordable homes for low to moderate income households, with the remainder offered as secure market rentals.

Major works are progressing well, with structural concreting complete, buildings nearing structural completion and roofing now underway. Façade and cladding works are next as the project moves closer to welcoming its first residents in early 2027.

Located close to Bomaderry railway station, the development will provide residents with easy access to transport, jobs, shops and essential services.

The milestone comes as the Minns Labor Government continues to accelerate housing delivery across the South Coast.

Last week, the Government finalised major rezonings in Nowra and Kiama that will unlock around 1,300 new homes, including social and affordable housing, transforming underutilised land into vibrant new neighbourhoods close to jobs, transport and town centres.

The Bomaderry build-to-rent project complements these broader efforts, alongside the delivery of 50 build-to-rent homes in Lismore and plans for a further 220 build-to-rent homes for essential workers in Annandale.

The Minns Labor Government is also investing across the South Coast through the $440 million redevelopment of Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, new and upgraded schools including the new Bomaderry Public Preschool, and major road upgrades, helping ensure housing growth is supported by the infrastructure communities need.

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Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast, Ryan Park said:

"People who live and work on the South Coast should be able to stay on the South Coast. This project is about making that possible. "More long-term rental options in Bomaderry means more stability for local workers, stronger communities and a regional economy that keeps firing."

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said:

"The Minns Labor Government committed to build more homes, and projects like Bomaderry show the commitment is being delivered. "Together with the 1,300 homes recently unlocked in Nowra and Kiama, this project is part of our plan to increase housing supply and make it easier for people to live in the communities they desire."

Member for Kiama, Katelin McInerney said:

“We know that the Shoalhaven region is one of the hardest areas to secure rentals in NSW and that’s why the Minns Labor Government is investing in this project. "These 60 homes will make a real difference for local people who just want somewhere secure to call home."

Landcom Executive General Manager Built Form, Andrew Cooper said:

"This is Landcom's first build-to-rent project in Bomaderry and it shows what more than 50 years of experience in delivering homes across NSW looks like on the ground. "Well-designed, sustainable rental homes in the right locations, making a real difference for real people."