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The Special Infrastructure Contributions (SICs) program is a NSW Government initiative that seeks to recover some of the cost of infrastructure through developer contributions.
SICs support growing communities by funding a range of infrastructure including State and regional roads, public transport infrastructure, pedestrian and cycling paths, health facilities, emergency services, schools and open space improvements. SICs also fund biodiversity offsets in Western Sydney.
A SIC is paid by the developer in Special Contributions Areas and only on new development such as residential subdivisions and industrial estates. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment ensures contributions are reasonable and relate only to new growth.
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces will determine whether a SIC will apply to an area after consultation with the community. SICs have been implemented in Western Sydney Growth Centres, Warnervale Town Centre, Wyong Employment Zone, Gosford Town Centre, St Leonards Crows Nest, Bayside West.
As at July 2020, over $404 million in developer contributions have been collected in Special Contribution Areas.
The department works closely with state agencies and local councils to maintain a rolling pipeline of SIC investment to support the release of new housing and employment lands in these Areas.
The SIC program has provided $156 million in funding towards the delivery of infrastructure with an additional $261.89 million in infrastructure being delivered by developers as works-in-kind. This includes:
A further $36 million in SIC funding has been committed to future projects and $213 million in proposed projects are under consideration.
The requirement to pay a SIC is specified as a condition of consent for some approved developments.
To confirm if a SIC applies to your development, and to calculate a SIC charge, please visit the SIC Online Service. This Service also allows applicants to request a SIC assessment online for faster assessment and more efficient communication with the department during the SIC assessment process.
The SIC Online Service includes the ePlanning Spatial Viewer, an interactive map where you can check if your site is within a SIC Area.
To begin the process, please register for an account.
For more information, including information on previous SICs exhibited, please call 1300 305 695 and ask to speak to the Infrastructure and Place team.
ON EXHIBITION
Aerotropolis SIC
The proposed Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) for Aerotropolis could provide up to $1.1 billion in developer funding to support the delivery of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan.
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IMPLEMENTED
The Special Infrastructure Contribution will help fund new and upgraded infrastructure to support the delivery of the Bayside West Precincts 2036.
PROPOSED
The proposed SIC for Greater Macarthur could provide up to $1.58 billion to help fund key infrastructure to support growth in Menangle, Gilead, North Appin, West Appin and Appin East.
IMPLEMENTED
The Gosford City Centre Special Infrastructure Contribution Determination came into effect on Friday 12 October 2018.
PROPOSED
The Hunter Region SIC provides funding towards the delivery of infrastructure required to support residential and industrial development across the Hunter Region.
PROPOSED
Illawarra Shoalhaven SIC
A Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) is proposed to help fund the delivery of infrastructure in Nowra Bomaderry and West Lakes Illawarra.
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PROPOSED
The proposed SIC could provide up to $1.5 billion in funding over the next 30 years for new and upgraded state and regional infrastructure in the North West Growth Area.
PROPOSED
The proposed SIC for Rhodes could provide up to $74.8 million in funding towards road and open space improvements to support development in the area.
IMPLEMENTED
The SIC applies to new additional residential development and will help fund new and upgraded infrastructure to support the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 plan.
IMPLEMENTED
The Western Sydney Growth Areas Special Infrastructure Contribution Determination came into effect on 14 January 2011.
PROPOSED
The Wilton SIC will provide $771 million in funding to support development in the area. This includes funding for roads and open space.