I am delighted to announce Pacific Link Housing as Council’s partner in the first stage of its Affordable Housing Land Proposal program. 

This Council program is a key initiative from the Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy, and is a truly ground-breaking initiative which directly addresses the critical need for housing here on the Central Coast. 

A site at Ashton Avenue, The Entrance will be provided to Pacific Link Housing to provide a mix of affordable housing for the Central Coast community – approximately 40-50 homes – filling a desperate need as the Coast struggles with an affordable housing crisis. 

Council’s Strategy provides a comprehensive plan addressing initiatives across the housing continuum, from homelessness through to home ownership, providing pathways for a range of households from very low through to moderate incomes. 

As Pacific Link Housing’s Chairman, Wal Edgell, has said, the proposed development will benefit all of community, from both a social and economic perspective, and provide secure housing to those in greatest need in our community.

I am extremely proud of Council’s resolve in tackling the issue of housing on the Central Coast, and with this announcement, we’re walking the talk. It’s been a challenging journey to get to this point, but I believe our Strategy, and now working with Pacific Link Housing, we can really make a difference to many people’s lives here on the Central Coast.

Rik Hart, Administrator