FAQs

The temporary housing village in Kingscliff was established to provide support for families who lost their homes in the devastating 2022 floods. It offers them a safe place to stay while they work on rebuilding their homes or finding more permanent housing solutions. This village aims to help the community recover and regain stability during a challenging time.

 The temporary housing village at consists of 31 self-contained units designed to provide a safe and secure home for more than 60 people affected by the 2022 floods. These pods were placed on a site that is normally a dedicated green space for the community. They were installed by the NSW Reconstruction Authority to help people find alternative accommodation or supporting them in rebuilding their homes after the 2022 floods. Some residents are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt, while others are seeking affordable rental properties.

Council owns the land and it is leased it to the NSW Reconstruction Authority until December 2025 with the purpose to provide temporary housing for flood affected people.

The lease for the land where the temporary housing village is located will end in December 2025.

The Council is exploring a range of options for the site, including:

• Essential worker housing
• Social housing
• Continued temporary housing
• Returning the land to parkland

Community input will help shape the final decision.

• The Land is zoned RE1 Public Recreation in the Tweed LEP 2014.  The Land has been classified as ‘community’ land under the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act).
• The Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) requires Council to classify all public land (land vested in or under the control of Council) as either ‘community’ or ‘operational’ land. 
• ‘Operational’ land has no special restrictions other than those that may apply to any piece of land.
• ‘Community’ land is different. Classification as ‘community’ land reflects the importance of the land to the community because if its special features. ‘Community’ land cannot be sold, leased, licensed or any other estate granted over the land for more than 21 years. ‘Community’ land must also have a plan of management prepared for it. Any lease or licence of ‘community’ land may only be in accordance with that plan of management. 
• The previous land-use was public open space.

The Tweed Shire is facing challenges with affordable housing, with property prices rising significantly faster than incomes. Local businesses and employers are struggling to attract essential workers due to this shortage. Gathering community feedback will help the Council understand the best future use of the land to address these pressing needs.