The NSW Government introduced a special infrastructure contribution (SIC) to help pay for new or upgraded infrastructure in the Bayside West precinct on 13 October 2020.
The SIC will collect up to $88.3 million from developers to help fund:
- state and regional roads
- cycleways and footpaths
- schools
- regional open space.
Current rates
The SIC rate is adjusted annually according to the latest Sydney Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Bayside West SIC contribution rates - FY2022-23
Contribution rate as at 1 July 2022
Class of development | Contribution rate |
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Residential accommodation: (a) Attached dwellings, (b) Dual occupancies, (c) Dwelling houses (but not secondary dwellings), (d) Multi-dwelling houses, (e) Residential flat buildings, (f) Semi-detached dwellings, (g) A group of self-contained dwellings that is seniors housing, (h) Shop top housing. |
$9,483 per additional dwelling |
The SIC rate is indexed annually on 1 July as outlined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Special Infrastructure Contribution – Bayside West) Determination 2020.
Requirements for certifiers
Changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 mean certifiers must confirm that there is no outstanding SIC payment required before issuing an occupation certificate.
How to pay
To see if your development is in the SIC area or to pay your contribution, visit our SIC Online Service.
Infrastructure contributions reform
The NSW Productivity Commissioner has proposed reforms to the infrastructure contributions system. Its recommendations include introducing transitional and savings arrangements, which may affect the Bayside West SIC.
To learn more, read Improving the infrastructure contributions system.
- Bayside West Special Infrastructure Contribution – fact sheet (PDF, 394 KB)
- Ministerial determination: How the SIC is levied and a list of state public infrastructure (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Ministerial direction: Conditions for development consent (PDF, 371 KB)
- Map of where the SIC applies (PDF, 610 KB)
- Planning Circular: Payment of infrastructure contributions or levies before issuing an occupation certificate (PDF, 225 KB)
For more information, phone the Housing Supply and Infrastructure team on 1300 420 596.