New solar farm to power up to 92,000 homes
Up to 92,000 homes in the Southern Tablelands will soon be powered by renewable energy following the approval of a new solar farm 12km south-west of Gunning.

New Planning Framework to support NSW’s clean energy future
The Minns Labor Government has developed a new Renewable Energy Planning Framework to promote faster planning decisions, provide investment certainty for industry and host communities, and boost economic benefits for regional communities.

Wilton Town Centre
The Wilton Town Centre Precinct will be the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment core of the Wilton Growth Area.

Site selection
Low and mid-rise housing areas were selected based on a detailed assessment of town centres and stations in Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and Hunter regions.

NSW Housing Taskforce
The planning system is an important lever in addressing the housing crisis and meeting Housing Accord targets. NSW has an ambitious target to deliver 377,000 new homes over five years by July 2029 under the National Housing Accord.

Guidance for industry, developers and councils
The Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy aims to facilitate and encourage the low and mid-rise housing types by introducing non-discretionary standards.

HumeLink transmission project receives tick of approval
The HumeLink transmission project has been approved by the Minns Labor Government, making it one of the largest transmission projects to be approved in the state’s history. The approval means it can now proceed to the Commonwealth Government for final approval.

The future face of Sydney revealed with pattern book designs released
The Minns Labor Government has today revealed six outstanding designs that have been selected as the winners of the NSW Pattern Book Design Competition, helping deliver more well-built homes, faster.

Raising capacity for venues is another shot in the arm for vibrancy
Capacity at venues that provide outdoor dining could be increased under proposed reforms that continue the Minns Labor Government’s crusade to unshackle entertainment and nightlife.

Exemption from design competitions
The NSW Government is proposing to introduce an exemption from design competitions in the Transport Oriented Development Program’s accelerated precincts.
