The NSW Government introduced a special infrastructure contribution (SIC) to help pay for new infrastructure in the Western Sydney Growth Areas on 14 January 2011.
The SIC will help fund:
- state and regional roads
- primary and secondary schools, and special-purpose education facilities
- emergency services and justice
- regional open space and biodiversity conservation
- health services
- bus services.
The SIC will continue to apply until repealed on 30 June 2026 when the Housing and Productivity Contribution will apply to the current area of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Current rates
The SIC rate is adjusted annually according to the latest Consumer Price Index.
Western Sydney SIC contribution rates – FY2024–25
Contribution rates as at 1 July 2024
| Class of development | Contribution rate |
|---|---|
| 1. Development on residential land that is within a Western Sydney growth centre precinct subject to a precinct plan (as referred to in clause 5 (1) (a) of the Determination) | $260,019* per ha of net developable area |
| 2. Development on residential land within Balmoral Road Area, Elderslie Area or Spring Farm Area (as referred to in clause 5 (1) (b) of the Determination) | $206,347* per ha of net developable area |
| 3. Development on industrial land that is within a Western Sydney growth centre precinct subject to a precinct plan (as referred to in clause 5 (1) (c) of the Determination) | $112,724* per ha of net developable area |
| 4. Development on any land that is within a Western Sydney growth centre precinct not subject to a precinct plan (as referred to in clause 5 (1) (d) of the Determination) | $260,019* per ha of net developable area |
*The SIC rate is indexed annually on 1 July as outlined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Special Infrastructure Contribution - Western Sydney Growth Areas) Determination.
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.
To see if your development is in the SIC area or to pay your contribution, visit the SIC Online Service.
The NSW Productivity Commissioner has proposed reforms to the infrastructure contributions system. Its recommendations include introducing transitional and savings arrangements, which may affect the aerotropolis SIC.
To learn more, read Improving the infrastructure contributions system.
More information
For more information, phone the Housing Supply and Infrastructure team on 1300 420 596.