The Allan Labor Government has fast-tracked the construction of more than 160 new townhouses in Melbourne’s south-east, helping more Victorian families find a place to call home.
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has approved a $56 million development at 182 Chapel Road, Keysborough, which will deliver 164 two-storey townhouses through the Development Facilitation Program.
Minister Kilkenny said in a statement that the reforms were about “unlocking supply, cutting red tape, and speeding up good developments – to help more young Victorians find a home closer to the things that matter to them.”
“We’ve fast-tracked thousands of homes through this streamlined pathway – because the only way to make housing fairer for young Victorians is to build more homes faster.”
The project will include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each with a garage, located directly opposite Keysborough Gardens Primary School and close to public transport, shops, jobs and parks.
Member for Mordialloc Tim Richardson added, “Making it easier to build townhouses close to schools, transport and jobs means more homes for families and young Victorians close to the things that matter to them – and that’s exactly what this project will deliver.”
The Development Facilitation Program streamlines the planning process for priority projects that drive economic growth, create jobs, and deliver more housing for Victorians.
Over the past two years, the Allan Labor Government has fast-tracked more than 5,500 homes and unlocked the potential for a further 4,750 dwellings through planning scheme amendments.
The government’s broader housing strategy aims to boost housing supply and make home ownership more accessible — including by introducing the Townhouse Code to accelerate approvals for duplexes, townhouses and low-rise apartments.
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows Victoria continues to lead the nation in home building, with more approvals and completions than New South Wales or Queensland.
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