The Council has launched a Have Your Say page to garner community ideas for designing the plan with a view to guiding the growth and long-term development of the neighbourhoods along Borellla Rd and around the Albury Hospital campus.
Service Leader City Development, David Christy, said that, when complete, the East Albury Precinct Plan would take a long-term view of 20 years or longer.
The study area is bounded by the Hume Highway, North St, The Harvey Norman complex, Roy Benyon Reserve and Palm Drive, and includes the hospital and neighbourhoods to its west.
“A precinct plan is designed to provide a signal for community members, developers, business owners and governments about what level of change and types of development can be expected in an area,” Mr Christy said.
“We want to hear ideas from the East Albury community. The plan will translate the community’s vision into planning strategies and actions that direct how the area could develop.”
Part of the precinct plan will be ongoing work with Homes NSW to transform existing social housing around Eastern Circuit, East St and Alexandra St.
“Gradually replacing older social housing with a modern mix of different homes is part of the NSW Government’s broader program to renew and improve social housing across the Albury local government area,” Mr Christy said.
“The recent approval for 24 units on the corner of East and Alexandra streets is the first step towards a wider vision to renew social housing in the local area.
“It’s an example of how renewal can happen step by step and a small scale across a few house lots at a time.”
Homes NSW Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Pinkstone said Albury had been identified as a priority area for social housing, with the government committed to delivering quality homes and services that change lives and end homelessness.
“We’re committed to delivering homes that better meet tenants’ needs and building more housing close to jobs, shops and public transport routes within the local government area,” she said.
Draft concept plans are expected to be developed and presented for community consultation and feedback in late 2024.
The East Albury Precinct Plan have your Say page can be found here: East Albury Precinct Plan | Have Your Say (nsw.gov.au)