Ballarat's 46,900-home target stalled by delays and red tape
Ballarat must deliver 46,900 new homes by 2051, but planning delays and missing infrastructure are blocking builders and developers.
Why it mattersHousing shortages push rents higher and make homes less affordable. Without enough homes, young people struggle to move to regional cities for work.
AustraliaThis is a Victoria-specific challenge, but Ballarat's struggle to deliver housing reflects a pattern affecting regional Australia as cities pursue economic growth.
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