More than 60 people are moving into a new 39-unit social and affordable housing complex in Bomaderry, marking a significant boost to local housing supply.

The development is close to Bomaderry train station and includes 25 social homes and 14 affordable units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, with shared BBQ and play areas.

The project was funded through a $4.8 million NSW Government contribution via the Community Housing Innovation Fund, supported by Southern Cross Housing, with land donated by Shoalhaven City Council.

Southern Cross Housing will manage the complex.

The first residents include women over 55, a demographic at growing risk of homelessness.

The project is part of the state’s $6.6 billion social housing investment, expected to deliver 8,400 new homes across New South Wales.

Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast Ryan Park said the development would provide greater housing options for Shoalhaven.

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson added: “Many of the new homes are going to women aged over 55, and that’s exactly who we need to be supporting.”

Southern Cross Housing CEO Alex Pontello described the project as “life changing for so many."

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Patricia White said, “Providing land is one of the levers we can pull, and I’m delighted this important step was taken and this project is now complete.”