More than 150 new jobs will be created and $55 million injected into regional NSW, as the NSW Government gives the go-ahead for construction of the Snowy Hydro Segment Factory – the next crucial stage of the Snowy 2.0 expansion.

The NSW Government will cut red tape and fast-track planning processes to keep people in jobs and the construction industry moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

Construction sites can now operate on weekends and public holidays under new rules introduced today by the NSW Government to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food trucks and ‘dark kitchens’ are now easier to set up and operate, thanks to new planning rules in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

The NSW Government’s specialist agency for the restoration and conservation of historic sandstone buildings is looking to hire three apprentice stonemasons to help keep the State’s heritage alive.

More jobs, better public spaces and clearer planning rules underpin the directions that will transform Pyrmont into the gateway to the CBD.

Supermarkets and pharmacies will be able to operate around the clock in NSW to guarantee communities have access to essential goods at all times during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supermarkets across the State are now able to receive deliveries 24 hours a day to restock their shelves under new rules introduced by the NSW Government.

With the impacts of COVID-19 continuing to impact our usual day-to-day functions, it is vital that we work together to do everything we can to support our communities over the weeks and months ahead.

The community has more time to have its say on the proposed Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade Project with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment extending the consultation period by an additional two and a half weeks.

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is encouraging the local community to have their say on the proposed $172 million Northside Private Hospital in West Gosford.

The management, development and activation of key Government sites across NSW will be brought together under plans to better manage and protect the State’s iconic places.

The Port Macquarie community is invited to learn more about the proposed Sancrox Quarry expansion project and the planning process at an information session next week.

The State’s Independent Planning Commission will be overhauled, following an extensive review by the NSW Productivity Commission.

The Singleton community is invited to learn more about the Glendell Continued Operations Project and the planning process at an information session on Monday 3 February 2020.