Update on addressing flood risk in planning decisions
To help councils and other planning authorities apply a risk-based approach to flooding assessment, we have released a planning circular for planning authorities.
Illabo to Stockinbingal
The Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail is 42.5 km in length, consisting of 39 km of new, single track standard gauge railway.
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
More planning resources to focus on delivery of new houses and infrastructure
The NSW Government today took another firm step towards a stronger, more efficient and more streamlined NSW planning system focused on the delivery of more housing, jobs, and infrastructure.
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.
Overwhelming response from councils for the NSW Strong Start Cadetship Program
The NSW Government is investing $1.85 million to give a strong start to the next generation of planners, with dozens of councils receiving a share of the funding to help pay the tuition fees for young planners.
New Planning Framework to Connect with Country
A new guide has been released by the NSW Government to help better recognise Indigenous culture in planning and design.
NAIDOC Week Blazes a Trail in Sydney
First Nations trailblazers and advocates are being celebrated this NAIDOC Week after an exciting weekend of events drew crowds across the harbour foreshore of Gadigal Land.
Plan for new homes and parklands on display
More than 500 hectares of land could be added to Jervis Bay National Park and hundreds of new homes delivered for the Shoalhaven, under plans on exhibition from today.
Green light for two new batteries to help secure power for 100,000 homes
The NSW Government has approved two new batteries to help future-proof New South Wales’ power supply for more than 100,000 homes in the Central-West Orana and Upper Hunter regions.