The NSW government is fast-tracking a proposal to build 19,000 homes in south-west Sydney.

The state is grappling with a crippling housing shortage intensified by natural disasters and rapid population growth.

The proposal is part of the government’s $2.8 billion package to improve housing supply in NSW.

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts told Ray Hadley it’s exciting news for south-west Sydney.

“We will see new communities with beautiful homes which are close to beaches.”

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Executive Director at Business Western Sydney David Borger told Ray Hadley more and more people want to move out to western Sydney.

“We are going to have another housing crisis in the next year or two unless something is done.

“Suburbs are on the rise again. A lot of people want a backyard, and there will always be a demand for that.”

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