Temporary accommodation will be constructed adjacent to Southern Cross University's Lismore campus to house flood-affected residents.
In an agreement with the NSW Government, the University land - currently a soccer pitch and car park - will be used to accommodate modular homes known as 'pods'.
The Lismore campus is one of nine locations across the Northern Rivers region selected to house around 800 temporary homes.
Once site establishment work and the connection of utilities is complete, each site will be handed over to a community housing provider who will allocate and manage the 'pods'.
Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the NSW Government is working hard to deliver a range of housing solutions across the Northern Rivers region.
"The types of temporary accommodation now in production include caravans, Minderoo pods, self-contained studio homes and one, two or three-bedroom modular homes, ensuring that a range of family sizes can be accommodated," Ms Cooke said.
"Housing remains one of the most pressing needs for people in flood-affected communities and is why we're using all of the resources at our disposal to get people the help they need now and in the months to come.
"Each site was identified in partnership with local councils and I'd like to particularly recognise Southern Cross University, who have been a fantastic partner for us, hosting our recovery centre, the recent flood inquiry public meeting and now a temporary accommodation site."
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The University has been central to the flood recovery effort.
The Lismore campus is now home to the Northern NSW Recovery Centre (headed by the Northern NSW Flood Recovery Co-ordinator and NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon); two flood-affected schools; Lismore Police headquarters; Business NSW business hub; banks, building societies and credit unions; as well as multiple health and community services.
Flood-affected community members seeking housing support can contact Service NSW on 13 77 88, visit nsw.gov.au/floods or speak to Recovery Centre staff.
