Unlocking Opportunities with Transport Oriented Developments
The Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program represents a transformative approach to urban planning in NSW, offering significant opportunities to address housing affordability while enhancing connectivity and sustainability. At Key2 Realty, we are proud to play a vital role in the success of this program as a Tier Three registered Community Housing Provider (CHP) under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) and a licensed Real Estate Agency, delivering tailored property management solutions for affordable housing properties developed under the TOD framework.
What is the Transport Oriented Development Program?
Transport Oriented Development (TOD) is a planning approach that encourages sustainable and mixed-use development around transport hubs. The goal is to create vibrant, walkable communities that integrate housing, jobs and amenities, reducing urban sprawl and fostering connectivity.
There are two parts to the TOD Program:
- Part 1: Accelerated Precincts Program
This part focuses on eight accelerated precincts, where land within 1,200 metres of key rail and metro stations will be rezoned by the NSW Government. These rezonings aim to create infrastructure and capacity for nearly 60,000 new homes over 15 years, with a focus on delivering new and affordable and diverse housing. - Part 2: State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP)
This component introduces new planning controls through a State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP) for precincts located within 400 metres of 37 transport hubs. These controls will deliver more affordable, well-designed and well-located homes close to jobs and amenities, creating capacity for 138,000 new homes over 15 years. Of the 37 locations identified, 13 are situated in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions.
Learn more about TOD planning from the NSW Government.
What Does TOD Mean for the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Regions?
The TOD Program offers transformative opportunities for the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions by encouraging higher-density developments near rail and transport hubs. These developments will significantly increase housing capacity and contribute to affordable housing targets while fostering vibrant and sustainable urban centres.
The identified TOD stations in these regions include:
- Adamstown Station
- Booragul Station
- Cardiff Station
- Cockle Creek Station
- Gosford Station
- Hamilton Station
- Kotara Station
- Morisset Station
- Newcastle Interchange
- Teralba Station
- Tuggerah Station
- Woy Woy Station
- Wyong Station
The program aims to deliver well-connected communities, reduce urban sprawl and enhance liveability. By placing homes near transport, jobs and amenities, the TOD Program will help alleviate housing pressures and promote economic growth in these regions. Additionally, a mandate of 2% affordable housing ensures that these developments cater to the diverse housing needs of communities.
Partnering for Progress
Under the governance of our parent organisation, Pacific Link Housing, a Tier One registered CHP with 40 years of experience managing mixed-tenancy properties and a track record of developing 158 units across ten projects, Key2 Realty is uniquely positioned to provide exceptional property management services for build to rent developers. With expertise in managing a mixture of tenancies, including market-rate rentals and affordable housing, as required under the TOD program, Key2 Realty ensures compliance with ministerial guidelines and NRSCH standards while addressing the needs of tenants and stakeholders alike.
Further enhancing our capabilities is Pacific Link Housing’s second social enterprise, Renew Projects, which specialises in delivering high-quality residential property maintenance services. Operating as part of our group structure, Renew Projects ensures that all properties under our management meet the highest standards of maintenance and presentation, enhancing tenant satisfaction and long-term asset value.
Together, under Pacific Link Housing’s governance, Key2 Realty and Renew Projects provide developers and build-to-rent owners and investors, with a seamless, end-to-end property management solution. These integrated services support the success of TOD developments by combining excellence in property management, maintenance and tenant engagement delivering lasting benefits to the community.