Infrastructure is key to the liveability of communities and helps to create vibrant places. There are many ways infrastructure can be funded, including through infrastructure contributions.

Infrastructure contributions are payments made by developers when development occurs that help pay for the infrastructure needed to support development. They are one source of funding for councils and the NSW Government to deliver local, regional and state infrastructure.

Infrastructure contributions help fund new infrastructure, supporting additional residents and workers. This infrastructure can include transport infrastructure, stormwater and drainage systems, open space, sports and recreation facilities, and certain community services.

Read the Guide to infrastructure contributions – 2025 (PDF, 449 KB) for more details.

Go to Local infrastructure contributions practice notes for more detail.

What are infrastructure contributions?

In NSW, infrastructure contributions play an important role in making sure this infrastructure is adequately provided.

Aerial view of housing and green space at sunset. Credit: DPHI
Housing and productivity contribution

A contribution may be required for new residential, commercial and industrial development in the Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Female friends walking in park area at Salt Pan Creek reserve in Riverwood, South Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth
Local infrastructure contributions

How councils collect infrastructure contributions to help fund local parks, footpaths, roads and other community facilities.

A man and woman walk through Arncliffe Park, Arncliffe, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth
Special infrastructure contributions

How the NSW Government collects infrastructure contributions to help fund key metropolitan and regional infrastructure like roads and rail.