Resilient Lands Program
The RLP is a $100 million state government-funded program focused on identifying and unlocking land to provide safer places for people to live in the Northern Rivers.
It’s part of a package of measures to provide more housing choices by accelerating the supply of land and housing for flood impacted residents across the Northern Rivers.
The RLP is being delivered in conjunction with the $880 million Resilient Homes Program (RHP), which is funded 50-50 by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The RLP aims to complement the RHP program due to constraints in the housing market across the Northern Rivers. Fundamentally, the market is not delivering at the speed, the scale, the price, or with the type of land and housing opportunities to meet the needs of Resilient Homes Program buyback participants and the broader community.
Resilient Lands Strategy
The Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy (PDF 3.97MB) sets the direction for safer housing in the region. It helps unlock land to support flood-affected residents relocate and strengthens the region's resilience.
We are implementing the strategy in collaboration with councils and a wide range of stakeholders across the Northern Rivers.
The Strategy pinpoints key sites for fast-tracked development, backed by the RLP. The strategy details how we chose these sites, how we consulted with the community, and how we'll support homeowners who need to relocate.
Working with councils and other partners, our program boosts, not replaces, existing housing developments.
Priority Sites
Mount Pleasant
New homes at Goonellabah
The Mount Pleasant Estate site in Goonellabah will be an architecturally designed development that will provide a variety of housing types and affordable options to support different housing needs.
The housing development will include a mix of small and standard lot sizes and detached and attached housing types that could be rolled out at other future Resilient Lands Program sites. Up to 39 dwellings will be delivered on an accelerated timeframe with construction and enabling works for land sites commencing in 2024.
In late 2024, RA relocated 4 homes purchased under the Resilient Homes Program from Lismore to the Resilient Lands Program site at Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Draft Masterplan
Mount Pleasant Masterplan Considerations
North Lismore
North Lismore
We're working through a complex acquisition process and aiming to accelerate the development of land for 85 lots in North Lismore, to provide land for new and relocated homes, plus community services and open space, on a site that already has planning approval.
We're working to acquire the site and overcome the previous cost hurdles so land can be made available faster. The location, in a council-designated urban growth area, is close to key community assets, including the proposed site for the relocated Richmond River High School, and near buyback homes in North Lismore, helping buyback participants to stay in this area and remain connected to their community.
Major construction at North Lismore is scheduled to start in late 2025, with land expected to be available for sale in late 2026.
East Lismore
East Lismore – Southern Cross University
Up to 400 new homes will be made available in East Lismore in a partnership between the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), Southern Cross University and Landcom.
At least 20 per cent of this development will be set aside for affordable rental housing, with a number of lots suitable for relocated homes.
Major construction at East Lismore is scheduled to start in late 2025, with land and new homes expected to be available for sale from 2026.
New housing opportunities
Progressing site planning with councils
We're also partnering with councils to help build housing in their communities faster. The Resilient Lands Strategy explains more about these projects.
Ballina Shire Council:
Hutley Drive, Lennox Head
Ballina Shire Council has received $210,000 to boost local housing options. This funding is for progressing opportunities with HomesNSW; improving feasibility of development in Ballina; and to help will fast-track the planning and design of much-needed medium-density housing on Council-owned land at Hutley Drive, Lennox Head.
Our support will ensure the homes are built on flood-resilient land and can support local buyback participants in the region. It's a key step towards unlocking housing potential in Ballina and encouraging investment in centrally located homes, directly supporting the Ballina Shire Housing Strategy's goal of housing local workers.
Byron Shire Council:
Saddle Road Precinct at Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads is benefitting from up to 600 new homes thanks to a $300,000 investment. This funding supports the Saddle Road Precinct development, covering the creation of a Structure Plan, an Infrastructure Priority Plan, Aboriginal heritage and other technical studies and community engagement for the project.
Clarence Valley Council:
Summerland Way site at Junction Hill
We're helping to unlock the development of up to 1,000 new parcels of land as part of DA approved development at Junction Hill, Grafton. We're funding a Transport Study and working with Transport for NSW and Clarence Valley Council to ensure intersection upgrades are approved and development can progress.
Kyogle Council:
We're partnering with Kyogle Council and landowners to progress development of land for new and relocated homes to meet the needs of buyback participants. Taking a place-based approach, the project will support the town centre's revitalisation and help keep Kyogle's communities together.
Richmond Valley Council:
Summerland Estate, Fairy Hill, north of Casino
To support the delivery of up to 1,500 new homes and land at the Summerland Estate, just north of Casino, $245,000 has been provided. The funding has covered the preparation of a business case and essential technical and planning assessments for the project.
Tweed Shire Council:
North Arm Road
We're supporting the development of up to 250 new homes on North Arm Road by working with the council and landowners to facilitate planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Co-funded affordable homes
We’re also working on affordable rental housing projects co-funded with Landcom, councils and community housing providers. As part of this, up to 88 new, affordable rental homes are planned for Mullumbimby and Goonellabah within two years, which will support low-to-moderate income earners.
At 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby, Byron Shire Council-owned land will be used to deliver up to 32 dwellings including studios, and one and two bedroom units for people on low-to-moderate incomes. Landcom invited the community to provide feedback on this development in late 2024. You can learn more about this project at Landcom Mullumbimby.
Lismore City Council is contributing land at 69 Cynthia Wilson Drive, Goonellabah for the development of 40 affordable housing units. On land at 44 Bristol Circuit, Goonellabah, 16 affordable rental townhouses are proposed. A long-term lease from Lismore City Council supports the development.
Community consultation for these projects was carried out in early 2025. More about these projects can be found at Landcom Goonellabah.
Support and registration
Register for the Resilient Lands Program
If you’re a Resilient Homes Program participant, who has accepted a buyback offer, you’ll be given the first opportunity to purchase new land and homes from Resilient Lands Program sites before they’re offered to the open market.
Register your interest so you can be informed about program updates, site announcements and site engagement opportunities.
RA has established a Concierge Service to provide support for Resilient Homes Program customers who have received buybacks and who are planning the relocation of their home, and for those interested in the Resilient Lands Program.
Our Relocations Officers are available to provide information and support on the house relocation process and RA’s requirements.
Face-to-face support is available via our appointment-based service. Please email concierge@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 844 085 to book a time.
For general enquiries about the Resilient Lands Program, please email rlp@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 844 085.
Find resources about the Resilient Lands Program in our publications and reports library.