The redevelopment presents a unique opportunity to increase the supply and diversity of housing for people living and working on the Central Coast. The site is close to public transport and existing retail and services offered from the Kanwal village. It is a short distance to major local centres, including Wyong Hospital, Lake Haven Centre, Warnervale Airport, Budgewoi and Tuggerah Lake.

Wyong Village will deliver 675 new homes to address the acute housing shortage on the Central Coast, together with designated parklands and a new retail shopping complex. Up to 102 apartments in the development have been designated for affordable rental housing, and 200 apartments for independent living for seniors.

New housing developments like Wyong Village will assist local businesses and state agencies, such as NSW Health, who are struggling to attract and retain staff due to a lack of housing supply and rentals on the coast.

If the project is approved for development construction is expected to commence in early 2027. Construction will be done in stages and will take several years to complete.

During the construction phase the project will create up to 630 direct and indirect jobs each year, and is expected to inject $500 million into the Central Coast economy.

Services and infrastructure such as roads, sewer and water will be upgraded.

The roundabout at the Pacific Highway-Sparkes Road-Wallarah Road is currently failing under existing traffic conditions and will be upgraded into a signalised intersection.

Wallarah Road will be widened with additional lanes and bus bays. The existing signalised intersection at Wallarah Road-Walker Avenue will be upgraded. This will resolve existing queuing issues along Wallarah Road and the right turn into the Kanwal Shops.

These upgrades will resolve the existing traffic issues in the local area, which if allowed to continue would worsen over time as other developments in the area proceed. These upgrades would not be possible without the redevelopment of the site which will include over $3.5 million dollars in development contributions towards state and local infrastructure.

Yes. Car parking will be provided in the basement and podium levels of the site and will comply with council’s car parking requirements. Visitor parking will also be provided.

On September 14, 2023 a planning proposal was lodged by Land Lease SPV as the project proponent with the NSW Department of Planning. After assessing it the department instructed Land Lease SPV to update the proposal by reducing the proposed building heights and density on the Oasis site, which was done.

After receiving the updated proposal the department prepared an Explanation of Intended Effects which outlines the proposed amendments to planning controls. The Explanation of Intended Effects and updated planning proposals were exhibited from 27 May until 24 June 2024. The department is currently reviewing the feedback received during the exhibition period and will finalise the planning documents by late 2024.

Feedback received during the exhibition period will inform the finalisation of the plan. A submission report outlining how the feedback was taken into consideration is being developed by the NSW Department of Planning.

A decision on the proposed redevelopment will be made later in 2024. If approved, it will be some time before construction begins. The preparation of planning proposal assessment is the first stage, followed by the preparation and lodgement of a development application, and approval to commence construction of the site and infrastructure upgrades.

The caravan park will continue to operate as normal until construction commences, and existing tenancy agreements will be maintained. Permanent caravan park residents will be offered access to new subsidised housing in the new Wyong Village development. This will provide ongoing security and peace of mind for permanent residents who are currently living on site. A future house buy-back scheme will also be established after development approval for residents who wish to leave the park. This will be done in consultation with an independent valuer who will assess each individual property. This will ensure permanent residents receive a fair market value for their property. Permanent residents will also receive relocation assistance.

One-on-one consultation with residents is ongoing to understand each person’s individual circumstances and needs. This information is being used to develop a detailed transition strategy that will be assessed by the NSW Department of Planning.

Non-permanent tenants on site will be given a minimum of 12 months’ notice before relocation.