Geelong housing plans fast-tracked to unlock 23,000 homes

The Victorian Government is accelerating housing delivery across Geelong, announcing it will fast-track four long-awaited Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) while also embracing innovative construction methods to increase housing supply.

The Allan Labor Government will take over the planning process for the Batesford North, McCanns Lane/Merrawarp Road, Batesford South and Heales Road East PSPs, a move expected to unlock more than 23,000 new homes for over 66,000 Victorians.

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According to the Government, the City of Greater Geelong was scheduled to begin submitting the PSPs for approval from 2023 but has yet to submit any. By stepping in, the Government says it will bring forward development in these precincts by almost a decade.

Alongside the planning work, Contributions Plans are also being developed to ensure the new communities are supported by essential infrastructure, including roads, transport connections, parks, open space and community facilities.

The announcement comes as Greater Geelong is forecast to require an additional 128,600 homes by 2051. The Government says fast-tracking these precincts will help deliver housing sooner for young families while supporting the city’s long-term growth.

In parallel with planning reforms, the Government is also investing in faster construction technologies. Two 3D printed social homes are currently under development in Geelong, marking the first project of its kind for social housing in Victoria. Using large-scale 3D printing technology, each home can be delivered in around three months, with both three-bedroom homes expected to be completed within six months for local families.

Premier Jacinta Allan said increasing housing supply would strengthen communities across the state.

“More homes means more opportunity for young people to live near the things they need and the people they love,” she said.

Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny said the Government was prepared to intervene where planning delays were preventing new housing.

“We’ve been clear that if councils aren’t delivering, we’re prepared to step in and unlock the homes Victorians need,” she said.

Housing and Building Minister Nick Staikos said adopting emerging construction technologies was essential to addressing housing demand.

“We need to pull every lever to build more homes, and that means embracing new tech like 3D printed housing,” he said.

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