A NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will deliver more than 12,000 new homes in Sydney’s East through a new Long Bay Delivery Authority (LDA), to be established within its first 100 days.
The LDA will oversee master planning and infrastructure, investigate transport options and partner with the private sector to deliver new homes and community facilities.
The LDA will also work with Corrective Services to coordinate the relocation of correctional facilities to regional and metropolitan centres, including Goulburn Jail.
Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said housing affordability was becoming one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation.
“For too many the dream of owning their own home, close to family and friends, is slipping further and further out of reach,” Mr Griffin said.
“Every year that Labor fails to keep pace with the housing targets Sydney needs is another year that will simply price people out of the communities they grew up in.”
NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane said the Long Bay precinct could unlock thousands of new homes in a highly sought-after part of Sydney.
“The Long Bay Delivery Authority will coordinate this once in a generation opportunity to deliver more than 12,000 homes and build a community for families at a time when they need it the most,” Ms Sloane said.
“Long Bay is one of the biggest urban renewal opportunities in NSW, why should prisoners have a coastal home, when this land could be made available for more affordable homes, close to the city?”
Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Chris Rath said 30 per cent of the homes to be delivered will be affordable and social housing.
“We know there is interest in building here and our commitment to 30 per cent affordable and social housing ensures this won’t just be luxury housing, but homes for young families and essential workers,” Mr Rath said.
“Labor has talked a big game on housing but remains almost 40 per cent behind on its housing targets and has overseen record construction business insolvencies. We have a plan to do things differently.”
Last modified: October 27, 2026
