Councils across NSW will have the opportunity to deliver new and improved public spaces for their local communities thanks to a $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

All trees planted in NSW on National Tree Day will contribute to the NSW Government target of planting one million trees by 2022, thanks to new partnerships with Planet Ark and Bunnings.

A new 20-year vision for Pyrmont will shape the waterfront peninsula as an innovative, connected and creative around-the-clock destination, providing much-needed jobs, investment and economic growth, part of the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan.

Thousands of new jobs, great design and high-quality public places are on the horizon for Parramatta as plans for the CBD’s revitalisation reach a major milestone.

The NSW Government will introduce a land tax discount for new build-to-rent housing projects until 2040 and a new Housing Diversity SEPP to provide more housing options, greater surety for renters, boost construction and support jobs during the COVID-19 recovery.

The NSW Government has today announced it will support all recommendations of an independent review into the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 (the Act), including providing certainty to the community by immediately repealing the flight cap limit.

The first stage of Sydney’s Tech Precinct at Central Station and improved rail networks across the State are part of the latest tranche of projects in the NSW Government’s Planning System Acceleration Program.

A new 50-Year Vision for Greater Sydney’s network of parklands and green open spaces has been launched today by the NSW Government, heralded by an initial $10 million investment to revitalise one of the city’s forgotten harbour-side parks.

The NSW Government has today announced the formation of a new independent advisory committee to guide the creation of great places across NSW.

Drastically reduced planning assessment times, less red tape, and user friendly e-planning tools will help turbo-charge the economic recovery, through an $83 million NSW Planning Reform Action Plan revealed today.

The NSW Government is undertaking a once in a generation review into the State’s infrastructure contributions system with feedback now being invited on the NSW Productivity Commissioners Issues Paper, which was released today.

A new Sydney Metro station, more public space and a new office tower are one step closer for North Sydney residents and workers, with the NSW Government today giving the green light to build the Victoria Cross over station development.

Local and Regional Planning Panels have been streamlined so they can better support the State’s economic recovery while maintaining their independence and integrity.

The NSW Government has today made changes to State and local infrastructure contributions policy that will help bring forward projects and support local jobs.

The development industry and councils will now have access to a new Planning Delivery Unit (PDU) that will work with NSW Government agencies to unblock planning projects stuck in the system.