Five Million Trees grant
The Five Million Trees grant program was released in November 2018 to support local councils in Greater Sydney to enhance urban tree canopy.
Waitara Park Playspace
Hornsby Shire Council embraced the opportunity to renew Waitara Park and develop a new masterplan with a new inclusive and fenced playspace.
Cool materials
Using cool building materials is a cost effective and environmentally friendly technique for beating urban heat.
$9.2 million splash for Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
Western Sydney's favourite swim spot, Penrith Beach (affectionally known as 'Pondi') will return for 2 more seasons and the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be upgraded thanks to a $9.2 million investment from the Minns Government.
Unpacking low-rise housing
Low-rise housing is generally 1 to 2 storey, dual occupancy, multi-dwelling and manor houses. This form of housing contains 2 or more dwellings.
Stage 6 – Get your Occupation Certificate
The Occupation Certificate authorises occupation and use of a new building or building section. It is the last step in the formal DA and construction process.
Wilton SIC
The Wilton SIC will provide $771 million in funding to support development in the area. This includes funding for roads and open space.
Bushfires
Trees and vegetation that act as fuel for bushfires are permitted to be cleared in identified bushfire prone areas, without the need to get approval.
2022 July formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in July 2022.
Greening our City grant 2020
The second round of grant funding awarded $10.2 million to 50 projects in Greater Sydney.