BY IAN CROUCH
Lake Macquarie has been announced as one of two areas in NSW where the state government will trial the use of modular homes in an effort to address the housing shortage.
The government is putting $10 million towards the trial of the cost-efficient pre-fabricated building method.
Four sites in Lake Macquarie will host five modular social homes, with a further three sites earmarked in Wollongong.
A procurement process has begun, with completion expected early next year.
The government says modular housing can be delivered 20% faster than traditional methods.
The exact location for the homes is yet to be disclosed.
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| Lake Macquarie will host four modular home sites |
