The NSW Government has unveiled three new social homes in Shellharbour, delivered using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), with a fourth expected by April 2026.
The project demonstrates how modular construction can dramatically shorten housing delivery times. Each home took an average of 14–16 weeks from development approval to completion. By building off-site while site works occur in parallel, modular construction reduces weather delays and on-site inefficiencies, allowing homes to be completed up to 20% faster than traditional methods without compromising quality.
The homes were developed by Homes NSW in partnership with Australian manufacturer Moov Modular, providing safe, high-quality housing for residents in need. The initiative is part of a record-breaking $6.6 billion investment in social housing by the Minns Labor Government.
In 2025, eight modular homes were completed, including three in Wollongong and five in Lake Macquarie. By the end of this year, 90 homes are expected to be delivered across Greater Sydney and regional New South Wales, providing new housing for up to 200 people.
Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said: “These Shellharbour homes show what’s possible when government builds smarter. Using modular construction, we’re delivering high-quality social homes in a matter of weeks, not years, getting people into safe, secure housing sooner. Modern Methods of Construction doesn’t mean cutting corners, these homes are built to the same standards as traditional housing, with precision manufacturing, durability and comfort front of mind. These homes are part of a growing pipeline of modular housing across NSW, backed by record investment and a clear focus on delivery.”
Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park added: “Modern methods of construction are allowing us to take housing delivery to the next level and I’m thrilled to see the results of that investment here in Shellharbour. By moving the building process into a controlled factory environment, we’re getting more families into homes sooner. That’s the kind of innovation we need to tackle the housing crisis in the Illawarra.”
Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson said: “I’m incredibly proud to see Shellharbour at the forefront of this housing revolution. These are high-quality, modern houses that will fit seamlessly into our community. For the residents moving in, it means a fresh start in a safe, secure home months earlier than traditional building methods would have allowed.”
The Shellharbour project highlights the potential of modular construction to transform social housing delivery, combining speed, quality and innovation to address growing demand across the state.
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