Current projects and initiatives
Willoughby City Council is currently undertaking planning for the following essential worker housing project.
Abbott Road essential worker housing project
Council’s Affordable Housing Strategy aims to increase affordable rental housing for moderate-income key and essential worker households in order to maintain a liveable and prosperous city.
Project description
This project will contribute 12 purpose built affordable housing homes to Councils existing affordable housing stock. The project comprises 12 units (9 x 2 bed and 3 x 3 bed units) over 3 levels and a basement level that includes 8 car parking spaces. The detailed design includes fixtures and finishes that minimise ongoing maintenance and running costs.
Project progress
Development approval (DA)
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- The deferred approval for the DA was received in September 2024.
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Project planning
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- Preparation of design drawings were finalised to support the construction certificate (CC) in November 2024.
- A section 4.55 application addressing all of the conditions listed in the deferred DA was approved in June 2025.
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Tender for demolition and construction
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- Detailed tender documentation was completed in December 2024.
- Tender documents were circulated in January 2025.
- Council closed the tender process in May 2025 due to changes in the planning controls that applied to the site.
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Assessment of new emerging opportunities
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- In May 2025 Council commenced a review of the project to assess the impact of changes announced by the State government to planning controls at the site. The review will also investigate new opportunities to adopt a partnership approach to delivery of affordable housing at the site.
- A report proposing options to progress the project is being prepared for Council's consideration in late 2025.
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