The NSW Government has delivered three new social homes in Shellharbour using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), with a fourth due for completion by April.
The Government says the homes demonstrate how modular construction can dramatically reduce delivery times, with each home taking an average of 14-16 weeks from development approval to completion.
Modular construction allows houses to be built off-site while site works happen in parallel, reducing weather delays and onsite inefficiencies, delivering homes up to 20% faster than traditional construction, without compromising on quality, said Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson.
“These Shellharbour homes show what’s possible when government builds smarter. Using modular construction, we’re delivering high-quality social homes in a matter of weeks, not years, getting people into safe, secure housing sooner,” said Ms Jackson.
“Modern Methods of Construction doesn’t mean cutting corners, these homes are built to the same standards as traditional housing, with precision manufacturing, durability and comfort front of mind.
“These homes are part of a growing pipeline of modular housing across NSW, backed by record investment and a clear focus on delivery.”
Homes NSW worked with Australian manufacturer, Moov Modular, to deliver the new homes.
A total of 90 homes will be delivered using MMC across Greater Sydney and regional NSW by the end of this year, providing new homes for up to 200 people.
“Modern methods of construction are allowing us to take housing delivery to the next level and I’m thrilled to see the results of that investment here in Shellharbour,” said Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast, Ryan Park.
“By moving the building process into a controlled factory environment, we’re getting more families into homes sooner. That’s the kind of innovation we need to tackle the housing crisis in the Illawarra.”
