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Stage 1 plans have been released for a 400-home future community at Crawford Road, East Lismore. 

In a media release, the Minns Labor government is inviting the community to have a say.

They say, ‘Stage 1 will be delivered under a partnership between Landcom and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, and will deliver around 100 smaller and more affordable housing options, including terraces and low-rise apartments’.

‘As an indicative guide (subject to change at the time of sale):

  • Stage 1 land (only) could range from $300,000 to $350,000,
  • Stage 1 homes could range from $425,000 to $950,000 depending on the type and configuration.

The project is located at Crawford Road, East Lismore.

‘Early master planning is underway for the full 72ha site, with the goal of creating a sustainable, resilient community of at least 400 dwellings that meets post-2022 flood housing needs.

‘Landcom will invest at least $75 million to develop the site, with the NSW Reconstruction Authority contributing $15 million for the land and enabling infrastructure including new roads, power, water and sewerage connections.

‘At least 20 per cent of homes will be set aside as affordable housing for very low to moderate-income households. Resilient Homes Program participants who have accepted a buyback offer will have at least 30 business days to purchase new land and homes before the open market is given access.

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Reduce exposure to future flood risk

‘After the 2022 floods, the Australian and NSW Governments invested $880 million in the Resilient Homes Program, and the NSW Government committed a further $100 million to the Resilient Lands Program to support long-term community recovery. Together, these programs aim to reduce exposure to future flood risk by offering safer housing options and guiding development to more suitable land. Both programs are delivered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.

‘The East Lismore site is one of three priority locations under the Resilient Lands Program that will help accelerate land and housing supply for flood impacted residents.  

‘In November 2025, Landcom commenced construction of 50 build-to-rent apartments on the corner of Crawford Road and Military Road, west of the Stage 1 development.

‘Landcom is inviting feedback until 9am, Monday 16 February 2026, to help finalise the plans for Stage 1 and inform site masterplanning. The development application for the Stage 1 is expected to be lodged by mid-2026 with Lismore City Council.

‘Subject to approvals, sales are expected to begin in mid-2026, with major works starting later that year’ the media release says.

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To learn more about the project and share feedback, visit: www.joinin.landcom.nsw.gov.au/eastlismore



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