Springside Hill is a masterplanned community that will offer a diverse range of low to medium density homes, with a genuine commitment to affordable housing, much needed community facilities and green, open space all within easy proximity to Kiama.
Springside Hill is a masterplanned community that will offer a diverse range of low to medium density homes, with a genuine commitment to affordable housing, much needed community facilities and green, open space all within easy proximity to Kiama.
Springside Hill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to meet the demand for affordable, liveable
homes, while growing thoughtfully, preserving the local character of Kiama and opening up new public
and community spaces.
It will keep locals local by reserving 25 per cent of homes for essential workers, first home buyers
and local residents. It will create jobs, improve infrastructure, and unlock Spring Creek to the
public with walking and cycling tracks for local residents.
Springside Hill will set a new standard for sustainability on the South Coast, by delivering an “off
the grid” sewerage and wastewater facility – the first in the South Coast – to recycle water within
Springside Hill, removing reliance on Sydney Water sewer infrastructure.
With easy access to Kiama, Springside Hill will deliver new places for this generation to live and
for the next generation to pursue education, recreation and commerce. it will achieve all of this
while protecting and celebrating the local natural environment.
Welcome to Springside Hill.
We are committed to continuing to work with Council, and with the State Government, to progress our plans for Springside Hill through the formal planning approval process. During April, we met with members of the local community at our community drop-in sessions. To view the information that was shared at these sessions, please view the display boards below.
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Springside Hill is a masterplanned community that will provide approximately 1200 homes, with a diversity of housing types to accommodate a range of budgets. It’s never been harder for our community to achieve the Great Australian Dream of owning their own home. As the population grows, too many born-and-raised locals are being priced out of the market. Kiama locals agree this is a problem, and that building more affordable, liveable homes is the solution.
In a first for the South Coast, Springside Hill will have a 25% guarantee – ensuring that homes will be set aside for essential workers, first home buyers, and local residents.
At least 5% of homes will be set aside for key workers including emergency services, healthcare and education.
At least 5% of homes will be set aside for first home buyers.
At least 5% of homes will be reserved for local buyers.
In partnership with Housing Trust, at least 5% of homes will be delivered for Housing Trust in perpetuity.
In partnership with NSW Government, at least 5% of the land value will be delivered for Community Housing.
The Kiama community told us that it is important to have a diversity of housing types and affordable housing options in the region. As the population grows, too many born-and-raised locals are being priced out of the market. Locals agree this is a problem and that building more affordable, liveable homes is the solution.
Springside Hill will deliver a number of benefits to our local community and has been masterplanned to reduce negative impacts on already strained infrastructure. These include:
Why do we need this?
Our area is growing. According to the NSW Government, the population of the Kiama local government area will reach 30,000 by the end of next decade, up from 23,000 today. As Kiama grows, so too will demand for affordable, liveable homes.
Will locals have an opportunity to purchase a home in Springside Hill?
What will Springside Hill look like?
What does low to medium density mean?
Where will Springside Hill be located?
Where is Springside Hill in the planning process?
When will Springside Hill be constructed?
What impact will Springside Hill have on the community’s sewerage problem?
Will the views of Kiama from these roads change?
What impact will Springside Hill have on local traffic?
How is this development sustainable?
Will Springside Hill bring economic benefits for locals?
Will Springside Hill have its own shops and amenities?
What other community facilities are being considered for Springside Hill?
Springside Hill is at the start of its journey.
Consulting with the community, Kiama Council and the NSW Government will be a hallmark of this process and there will be ample opportunity for the community to have their say as the project progresses.
Your insights and opinions matter greatly to us, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Please use the form below to provide your feedback.
Springside Hill will follow a staged approval process. The first stage is the rezoning process, followed by development applications for each release in the development.
This means there will be multiple opportunities for the community to provide feedback on each stage of the plans.