While Urban Taskforce Australia recognises the efforts of DPHI to consider, respond to, and address feedback on the previous draft, we are not convinced that the solutions proposed will deliver the objectives and housing targets identified for the precinct. These concerns are outlined below.
1. The project has lost some of its ambition
The new rezoning halves the number of homes and jobs that were initially envisaged for Orchard Hills.
It has taken the original plans for 350 hectares, 11,600 homes, and 4,000 jobs to a mere 155 hectares, 5,700 homes, and 2,100 jobs.
This would appear to be an effort to address a lack of housing-enabling infrastructure.
However, it misses an important opportunity to deliver new housing in close proximity to a Metro station and will restrict developers and landholders who may have a direct interest in housing delivery in the region.
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