The NSW Government introduced a special infrastructure contribution (SIC) to help fund new or upgraded infrastructure as part of the Frenchs Forest Place Strategy on 1 April 2022.
The SIC will collect up to $37.3 million from developers to help fund:
- state and regional roads
- primary and secondary schools
- public transport
cycleways, footpaths and green links.
Current rates
The SIC rate is adjusted annually according to the latest Sydney Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Frenchs Forest SIC contribution rates - FY2022-23
Contribution rate as at 1 July 2022
| Class of development | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Charge Area 1 - $6,849*^ per additional dwelling Charge Area 2 - $20,546*^ per additional dwelling |
* The SIC rate is indexed annually on 1 July as outlined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Special Infrastructure Contribution – Frenchs Forest) Determination 2022.
^ The SIC is reduced by one quarter if paid at any time before 1 July 2023 as outlined under clause 19 Environmental Planning and Assessment (Special Infrastructure Contribution – Frenchs Forest) Determination 2022.
The draft SIC was on exhibition from 23 July to 3 September 2021.
All exhibited documents related to the proposed Frenchs Forest SIC are available at the NSW Planning Portal.
Transitional rates
To help new development proposals adapt to the new charge, the SIC will be phased with a 50% reduction in 2021-22 and a 25% reduction in 2022-23. The full rate will apply from 1 July 2023.
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 confirm 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 Frenchs Forest SIC.
To learn more, read Improving the infrastructure contributions system.
- Ministerial Determination: How the SIC is levied and a list of state public infrastructure (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Ministerial Direction: Conditions for development consent (PDF, 441 KB)
- Map of where the SIC applies (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- 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.