Partnering with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

In FY23, Landcom and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) signed a Heads of Agreement which will see both parties work in partnership to unlock a project in the Central Coast region that will deliver increased housing affordability, supply, and diversity in the interest of Darkinjung’s members and the wider Central Coast community.

The land located at Lake Munmorah, was rezoned for residential uses in late 2022 and is noted in Central Coast Council planning documents as appropriate for residential development. Early investigations show the site could accommodate around 380 new dwellings. which would likely be freestanding homes with a handful of medium-density dwellings such as townhouses. Additionally, 20% of dwellings on site will be set aside as affordable housing for very low to moderate income households.

If Darkinjung LALC and Landcom agree to progress the partnership following initial investigations, the project will follow protocols governing Local Aboriginal Land Councils before moving through the regular development process, during which time neighbours and the wider community would be informed of opportunities to comment.

Peter Drivas and Matthew Beggs from Landcom with Darkinjung LALC Chairperson Barry Duncan and COO Blake Cansdale.

Investigations are also underway regarding the opportunity to rezone a neighbouring Darkinjung LALC-owned site which could enable the future delivery of a further 300 dwellings and preserve additional conservation land.

“We want to provide opportunities for future generations and deliver projects that are environmentally sensitive, culturally aware, and sustainable in honour of the aspirations of our elders past and present”
Darkinjung LALC Chairperson.