"Shellharbour is a critical part of the Illawarra Shoalhaven growth story, and if we want the region to remain affordable and competitive, we need more diverse housing supply supported by the infrastructure that makes new communities work." "The draft Regional Plan identifies Shellharbour as a key strategic centre for the region, and these proposals help put that vision into practice by concentrating housing, jobs, services and infrastructure in well-connected locations," Mr Wales said.