Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) represents over 25 years of strategic planning, community consultation and public investment. Located with easy access to the Pacific Highway in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW, the site is a significant mixed-use development featuring industrial, residential, retail, education, and open space land uses.
The Valla Urban Growth Area precinct seeks to address a critical shortage of suitable land for residential and industrial uses on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. It aims to increase local housing opportunities so that our region can prosper now and into the future. When finalised the Valla Urban Growth Area precinct is expected to increase the Nambucca Valley economy by $380 million per year while supporting over 2800 jobs.
Works on stage one of the development have begun thanks to a total investment from the Australian and NSW Governments of $11.2 million and a $17 million investment from Nambucca Valley Council. Stage one includes the development of 15, fully serviced industrial lots due for release in mid-2026.
Future stages include the release of further industrial lots, residential precincts comprising 700 homes, a town centre, connector road infrastructure, and public amenities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Valla Urban Growth Area?
Valla will be a self-sufficient community where residents can live, work and play in the one area. The growth area will be focused on a new town centre which will provide shops and services for the growing community as well as employment opportunities for people living in the area. The growth area will also offer a range of passive and active recreational pursuits within an idyllic natural environment.
Additionally industrial development will support employment in the area with attractive facades and landscaping, especially those fronting the highway.
Will this impact local traffic or services?
A traffic and transport strategy has been considered as part of the master planning process that ensures transport, access and services are appropriate to the density of development.
How does this benefit the community?
The Valla Urban Growth Area addresses a critical shortage of land for residential and industrial uses on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
When finalised the Valla Urban Growth Area will bring up to 2,800 new jobs and $380M in added value to the local economy.