The Minns Labor Government is backing faster and smarter ways to deliver more homes with modular terraces taking shape at Landcom’s Schofields development.

The nine architecturally designed terraces are being delivered using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), with large sections of the homes built off-site before being transported and installed at the development in Sydney’s north-west. 

The project showcases how innovation technology can help tackle the housing crisis by reducing build times, boosting productivity and delivering high-quality homes faster.

The Commonwealth Productivity Commission estimates MMC, including modular and prefabricated construction, has the potential to reduce overall construction costs by up to 20 per cent and cut build times by up to 50 per cent compared to traditional construction methods.

The nine two-storey, three-bedroom terraces are being manufactured in a controlled factory environment with rigorous quality and safety checks before being craned into position onsite.

The homes form part of Landcom’s broader Burdekin Road development, which will deliver around 140 new homes including terraces, manor homes and compact housing close to transport, jobs and services.

Importantly, at least 30 per cent of homes across the development will be affordable housing.

The Schofields project comes as the Minns Labor Government drives nation-leading reforms to support MMC across NSW with the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 which includes landmark reforms to formally recognise prefabricated buildings in law, integrate MMC into the approvals system, and strengthen consumer protections.

The reforms will help to boost confidence in MMC and encourage wider adoption of innovative construction methods that can help deliver more homes across NSW.

This builds on Landcom’s long track record of partnering with the NSW Government to deliver well-planned communities that increase housing supply while creating great places to live.

Current projects include: 

• The Joinery at Annandale: transforming former WestConnex dive site land into a mixed-use precinct with up to 580 homes, including build-to-rent housing for essential workers, alongside shops, public spaces and improved pedestrian links
• Regional Build to Rent projects in Lismore and Bomaderry: delivering over 100 apartments including 20 per cent affordable housing close to transport and services in regional NSW. 

Construction on the Schofields terraces is expected to be completed in August 2026.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said: 

“NSW needs to build more homes and we need to build them faster, which is why the Minns Labor Government is backing innovation across the construction sector.

“Modern Methods of Construction have enormous potential to speed up housing delivery, boost productivity and help deliver quality homes more efficiently.

“We’re pulling every lever available to tackle the housing crisis, from planning reforms through to supporting new construction technologies that can help deliver more homes for people across NSW.”

Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:

“It’s fantastic to see innovative housing construction happening right here in Schofields, these modern building techniques will mean new residents can get into quality homes sooner.

“These modern construction methods have the potential to speed up delivery, reduce costs and help more people access quality homes sooner. 

“This project is also helping deliver more affordable housing for key workers, which is incredibly important in a fast-growing area like Riverstone.” 

Landcom CEO, Alex Wendler said:

“As we celebrate 50 years of making homes happen, we’re continuing to explore new and innovative ways to deliver homes faster and more efficiently.

“This project will help us better understand how MMC can support the delivery of diverse and affordable housing communities across NSW. 

“The outcomes of this trial will help inform how Landcom uses MMC in future projects as we continue working to increase housing supply where it’s needed most.”