Corridor Protection SEPP

The corridors of land set aside for future transport or other major infrastructure are protected in Chapter 4 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, which is also known as the Transport and Infrastructure SEPP.

Transport for NSW released a preferred alignment for a future infrastructure corridor linking the Newcastle Interchange to Broadmeadow. To future proof the corridor, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department) proposed planning controls and other appropriate protection measures.

Protecting the future infrastructure corridor will give the community and industry certainty about its intended location.

An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) detailing these proposed changes was on exhibition from 20 March 2025 until 16 April 2025. Transport for NSW collected community feedback on behalf of the Department and the submissions are now being considered.

Visit Newcastle future infrastructure corridor for more information.

In November 2024, Transport for NSW released a preferred alignment for a future underground infrastructure corridor in Greater Parramatta. To support the finalised corridor, the Department proposed use of planning controls and other appropriate protection measures.

An EIE detailing these proposed changes was on exhibition from 18 November 2024 until 10 January 2025. Feedback received is currently being considered.

 Visit Greater Parramatta Future Underground Infrastructure Corridor for more information.

We are amending the Transport and Infrastructure SEPP to permit the temporary use of corridor land.

The aim is to allow economic, urban design and public space initiatives on corridor land before infrastructure is delivered.

We exhibited an explanation of intended effects from 22 August to 19 September 2022 and invited feedback. We are now considering your submissions.

Transport for NSW has finalised the location of the Lower Hunter freight corridor between Fassifern and Hexham after consulting the community.

The NSW Government will reduce travel times and create a more reliable rail network for passengers and freight.

To support the finalised corridor, the Department has safeguarded the land from future development. The design and operation of the rail line will require separate approval.

Visit Lower Hunter freight corridor for more information.

In 2018, Transport for NSW proposed 5 corridors for future transport infrastructure. These will support the growing population of western Sydney. Transport for NSW exhibited a discussion paper and invited submissions.

Three corridors have now been finalised, one is being considered and one has been withdrawn.

Finalised

• South-west rail link extension
• Western Sydney freight line – stage one
• North-south rail line – being used by metro Western Sydney Airport (delivery).

Being considered

Outer Sydney orbital – stage one.

Withdrawn

The corridor for the Bells Line of Road–Castlereagh connection has been withdrawn.