Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan

The NSW Government has prepared the draft Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (Plan) to protect Western Sydney’s biodiversity and support its growth to 2056 and beyond.

The Plan will contribute to the Western Parkland City by supporting the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity including threatened plants and animals.

The Plan is one of the largest strategic conservation plans to be undertaken in Australia and is the first strategic biodiversity certification to be undertaken under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

What's happening now?

• All recommendations adopted from the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer expert koala advice 
  
  In May 2021, the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer provided new expert advice on the adequacy of the draft Plan's koala protection measures in the Wilton and Greater Macarthur Growth Areas. You can read about how the Plan meets all 31 recommendations on the Plan update page.

• Update on steps to finalise the Plan
  The NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has now submitted the Plan to the NSW and Commonwealth Ministers for the Environment for their assessment. Find out more on the steps to finalise the Plan.

Read the Plan updates

How to contact the team? 

If you have any questions about the project:

• Contact the team via email
• Phone: 02 9585 6060

 
Stay in touch

You can sign up for email updates on the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.