The Minns Labor Government has delivered three new social homes in Shellharbour using Modern Methods of Construction, with a fourth home expected to be installed by April 2026.
The Shellharbour homes are showcasing how modular construction can significantly reduce delivery times, with each home taking an average of 14 to 16 weeks from development approval to completion. Modular construction allows homes to be built off-site while site works take place at the same time, helping reduce weather delays and onsite inefficiencies. This approach can deliver homes up to 20 per cent faster than traditional construction methods, without compromising on quality.
Three of the new homes are now ready for residents to move into, with Homes NSW working alongside Australian manufacturer Moov Modular to deliver the project. A fourth home is scheduled for installation in April next year.
Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said the Shellharbour homes demonstrate what can be achieved when housing is delivered differently, noting that modular construction allows high-quality social homes to be completed in weeks rather than years, helping people access safe and secure housing sooner. She said Modern Methods of Construction do not involve cutting corners, with homes built to the same standards as traditional housing and designed with durability and comfort in mind. Minister Jackson also said the Shellharbour homes are part of a growing pipeline of modular housing projects across NSW, supported by a record $6.6 billion investment in social housing.
Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park said Modern Methods of Construction are helping take housing delivery to the next level, and it was encouraging to see the results of that investment in Shellharbour. He said moving the building process into a controlled factory environment means more families can be housed sooner, which is critical in addressing the housing crisis across the Illawarra.
Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson said it was pleasing to see Shellharbour at the forefront of modular housing delivery, describing the homes as high-quality and modern, and designed to fit seamlessly into the local community. She said for residents moving in, the homes represent a fresh start in safe and secure housing, delivered months earlier than traditional construction would allow.
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to expand the use of Modern Methods of Construction across the state. Eight modular social homes were completed in 2025, including three in Wollongong and five in Lake Macquarie. By the end of this year, a total of 90 homes are expected to be delivered using modular construction across Greater Sydney and regional NSW, providing housing for up to 200 people.