The NSW Government is committed to delivering more homes in communities that offer a great quality of life.
To support the additional homes around the Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts, we are investing up to $520 million in community infrastructure, including critical road upgrades, transport links, and high-quality public open spaces.
Over the next 3 years, the Transport Oriented Development Community Infrastructure Program will provide $220 million for pedestrian safety upgrades, walking and cycling infrastructure, and enhancements to local streets and plazas in areas slated for almost 60,000 new homes.
Funded projects will include new footpaths and shared paths, street furniture and shade, improved lighting and landscaping, upgraded bus shelters and wayfinding, and road upgrades that prioritise pedestrian and cyclist movement.
The program will be delivered over 3 rounds.
Frequently asked questions
The NSW Government is investing up to $520 million in community infrastructure in Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts, with $220 million allocated specifically for community infrastructure. We are also investing $300 million to support the precincts to deliver new public open space to enhance liveability in growing communities.
Round one of the program provides $90 million in available grant funding to councils in Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts.
Each precinct has been allocated a portion of funding based on its share of housing growth. Read the Transport Oriented Development Community Infrastructure Program Guidelines (PDF, 598 KB) for details.
Eligible projects include community infrastructure, such as footpath upgrades and separated bicycle paths, as well as road upgrades to benefit pedestrian and cyclists within the seven Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts.
Read the Transport Oriented Development Community Infrastructure Program Guidelines (PDF, 598 KB) for a full list of eligible infrastructure.
Councils within the rezoning precincts of each Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct are eligible to apply for community infrastructure grants.
Eligible councils
| TOD Accelerated Precinct | Local Government Area |
|---|---|
| Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Crows Nest | Lane Cove, North Sydney, Willoughby |
| Homebush | Canada Bay, Strathfield |
| Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Bella Vista | The Hills |
| Kellyville | The Hills |
| Macquarie Park | Ryde |
Councils are encouraged to nominate between one and 3 community infrastructure projects for funding. Each project can be between $500,000 to $10 million, depending on the precinct’s share of funding.
Additional projects may be considered in consultation with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Packages of works such as multiple crossings can be submitted as one project.
Councils must submit their applications by 5pm on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Funded projects for round one are expected to be announced in the second half of 2026.
Project proposals will be assessed based on five criteria:
- The number of homes that will be served by the infrastructure.
- Value–for–money considering project costs and economic and health benefits.
- Alignment with the strategic plans for the TOD Accelerated Precinct.
- Liveability and design following the NSW Movement & Place framework.
- Project deliverability.
Read the Transport Oriented Development Community Infrastructure Program Guidelines (PDF, 598 KB) for information about the assessment process.
Applications can be submitted online using the Department's grants portal.
The Department will send eligible councils a copy of the form that can be used to prepare the information required for the grant application.
All projects funded under TOD Community Infrastructure Program must be delivered by 30 June 2029.
In multi-LGA precincts, councils are encouraged to collaborate on projects that are submitted for funding. To be eligible for funding, these councils are required to agree on which projects to submit, and to provide evidence of endorsement of the approach.
More information
For more information about the Transport Oriented Development Community Infrastructure Program and Community Infrastructure Grants email [email protected]