Broken Hill’s energy future secured by hi-tech air energy storage system
An old Broken Hill mine site will soon be transformed into a first-of-its-kind compressed air energy storage system, delivering energy security, jobs and investment to Broken Hill.
More than 5,200 homes declared state significant
A further 14 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner scheme
A new system will be established for recognising certain accredited professional schemes for environmental assessment practitioners.
Minns Government better connects housing and infrastructure growth
Communities with high levels of housing growth will soon have access to funding of $1 billion over the forward estimates, and up to $700 million per year beyond that, to invest in and speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure to support homes and jobs.
4,500 new homes to confront the housing crisis
Castle Hill's Showground Station precinct is now capable of accommodating an extra 4,500 potential new homes.
2024 May formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in May 2024.
Narrabri
The draft Narrabri Place Strategy will provide a framework to accommodate growth and identify new economic and social opportunities over the next 20 years to support the community of Narrabri.
Lowes Creek Maryland
The Lowes Creek Maryland Precinct accommodates thousands of new homes and jobs, a new school, community facility, open space and cycling and pedestrian paths.
Reviews and appeals
If an applicant for a development application is not satisfied with a determination (such as refusal or the imposition of a condition), the applicant can request a review of the decision.
Northern Rivers declared formal reconstruction area giving green light to rebuild
The NSW Government has declared the Northern Rivers a formal reconstruction area to help support the building of homes after last year’s devastating floods