DRAFT Housing Strategy

Council is pleased to present its DRAFT Housing Strategy which proposes new directions to shape Leeton Shire’s residential future over the next twenty years.

With demand for housing rising in Leeton Shire and in the broader Western Riverina, an effective housing strategy for Leeton Shire is a key element in realising our social and economic aspirations for our community. The DRAFT Housing Strategy gives consideration to demographic factors, housing supply and demand and local land use opportunities and actions.

This strategy draws together many local and regional plans for social and economic advancement, including:

• the Riverina Murray Regional Plan which includes directions to:
  • promote greater housing choice
  • promote the growth of regional cities and townships
  • deliver health-built environments and improved urban design
  • provide access to quality services that a relevant to community needs
• the Western Riverina Regional Economic Development Strategy which looks to grow the region’s population and labour pool to support the expansion of its “Engines of Growth” industries.
• the Leeton Local Strategic Planning Statement which seeks to ensure that our community has access to a diverse range of housing options through building industry capacity to meet demands.
• the Leeton Community Strategic Plan which includes directions to identify land suitable for more housing and meet the housing needs for the elderly, migrants, and low-income workers in the community."

Feedback on Council's DRAFT Housing Strategy can be provided to Council in any of the following ways:

ELECTRONICALLY: Complete the 'Have Your Say' survey.
(Please note you need to 'Sign In' or 'Register' to Council’s ‘Have your Say’ online engagement portal to participate in the online survey).
BY EMAIL TO: council@leeton.nsw.gov.au
BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, 23–25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton NSW 2705.

Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 14 January 2022.

Thank you for being an active and engaged citizen of Leeton Shire!