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Round 3

Accelerated Infrastructure Fund

Round 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund provides stimulus funding to eligible councils, state agencies and state-owned utility authorities to accelerate construction projects that will support new homes in areas experiencing the highest growth in NSW.

The NSW Government invested $300 million under tranches 1 and 2 for round 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.

The funding was split between metropolitan and regional areas with up to $180 million available to 18 metropolitan local government areas and up to $120 million to 23 regional local government areas. These areas account for 94% of NSW’s projected population growth over the next 10 years. Applicants must provide a minimum 25% co-funding contribution for each project to be considered for funding.

In May 2024, the NSW Government announced an additional $147.61 million to expedite infrastructure development in 5 high-growth regional communities. This investment is part of the third tranche of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. These projects include wastewater and road upgrades and contributing to delivering 24,000 new homes in regional NSW.

The overall infrastructure delivery program under round 3 (spanning tranches 1 to 3) amounts to $592 million and focuses on addressing housing supply.

Program objectives

The objectives of round 3 are to:

  • support housing supply in both metropolitan and regional NSW
  • see projects commence construction within 2 years to accelerate housing delivery
  • partner with councils and agencies to co-fund an expanded and accelerated infrastructure program
  • deliver critical infrastructure projects that will create new, serviced development land
  • deliver local development infrastructure projects that can accelerate housing supply and construction activity
  • deliver social infrastructure that supports emerging populations and responds to current service shortfalls.

Grant summary

  • The grant program type is selective and competitive.
  • The application period for round 3 was open from 19 August 2022 to 30 September 2022.
  • There were 92 applications received in total.
  • There were 21 grant recipients across tranches 1 and 2.
  • There are 5 grant recipients for tranche 3 to be completed by the end of 2026.
  • The decision maker for funding was the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

Accelerated Infrastructure Fund round 3, tranche 3 announced May 2024

The NSW Government has allocated an additional $147.61 million to fast-track infrastructure in 5 high-growth regional communities under the next tranche of round 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. This will fund a $215 million regional infrastructure program to support housing growth in high-priority areas.

These additional funds will accelerate 10 key regional infrastructure projects, including wastewater and road upgrades, to help unlock development and bring more high-quality neighbourhoods to life faster.

The projects were assessed and approved against the criteria published in the program guidelines. In addition, a Supplementary Guideline Note – Accelerated Infrastructure Fund Round 3 – Tranche 3 Regional (PDF, 1.6 MB) has been prepared to support Accelerated Infrastructure Fund Round 3.

Applicants needed to demonstrate a co-funding contribution of at least 25% of the total project cost.

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24,000

new homes in regional NSW will be supported by this vital infrastructure project.

Project recipients details

View the table to read full project recipient details about Accelerated Infrastructure Fund round 3.

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Project nameProject summaryTrancheCouncilDetails
Accelerated Infrastructure in High Growth Areas - Hallidays Point and Old Bar Transport improvements including road upgrades, roundabouts, shared pathway extension in Hallidays Point and Old Bar. Tranche 1 Mid-Coast
Barton Park Recreational Precinct Delivery of 3 full size soccer fields, 4 tennis courts, 2 multi-purpose courts, cycleway and connecting walkways suitable for walking circuits. 4 change rooms with showers and toilets. Tranche 1 Bayside
Beechwood Road Yippin Creek Flood Free Access Construction of new bridge, footpath and road upgrade of Beechwood Road between Yippin Creek Road and Waugh Street to provide flood free access to subdivision. Tranche 3 Port Macquarie Hastings
Bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds – Boundary Road, Box Hill Delivery of a bridge at Boundary Road. Tranche 2 The Hills Shire
Carter Street Bridges and Cycleway Delivery of 1.5 km cycle link connecting to existing walking and cycling network around Lidcombe. Tranche 1 Parramatta
Civic Link Block 3 Delivery of a new north-south pedestrian spine through the centre of Parramatta CBD, linking Parramatta Square to Powerhouse Parramatta and on to the river foreshore.  Tranche 2 Parramatta 
Colongra Sporting Complex Construction of a multi-use sporting facility to service the surrounding local community, with the potential to hold regional events. Tranche 2 Central Coast
Connecting Granville Delivery of walking and cycling path improvements for key links to Granville Town Centre and to complement upgrades through the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program. Tranche 1 Parramatta
Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrades Road infrastructure works including intersection signalisation, road widening and replacement of Angas Street bridge. Tranche 1 Ryde
Construction of River Street West Collector Road (Stage 1) Construction of 0.9 km new road including 3 roundabouts and an intersection with the Newell Highway. Supporting growth within the Northwest Residential Urban Release Area. Tranche 1 Dubbo
CRB – Culvert Crossing – Terry Road (North) in Box Hill Delivery of a new culvert under Terry Road supporting the future Brindle Parkway Reserve Sports Field development. Tranche 1 The Hills Shire
CRF – Culvert Crossing – Terry Road (Town Centre) in Box Hill Delivery of a new culvert under Terry Road to service future development within Box Hill. Tranche 1 The Hills Shire
Culburra Wastewater Treatment Plant Major Upgrades Major upgrades to the facility to support future demand for over 1,000 homes, with a recent major approved development in the catchment amplifying the need for proposed major upgrades in a timely manner Tranche 3 Shoalhaven
Daniels Road Bus Link, Marsden Park ( project will be delivered by Transport for NSW) Delivery of 1 km bus only road between Hollinsworth Road, Marsden Park and Luxford Road, Bidwill. Provides a direct public transport link to the Marsden Park Town Centre. Tranche 1 Blacktown
Depot Road Sportsfields  3 full size and 2 junior size sports fields and amenities building with changeroom, associated carparking, irrigation, and lighting. Tranche 3 Tweed Shire
Detailed Design and Construction of Kew Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Detailed design, construction and commissioning of an upgraded sewerage treatment plant. Tranche 3 Port Macquarie Hastings
Dickson Road and Town Centre Entry Delivery of signalised intersection on Dickson Road, Open space and drainage works. Tranche 1 Camden
Epping Town Centre East Upgrades Upgrade of public spaces in Epping including Cambridge Street, Pembroke Street, and Langston Place. Tranche 1 Parramatta
F.S. Garside Park Upgrade Improvements include site decontamination, new football field, lighting and regional size playground. Tranche 1 Parramatta
Fourth Avenue Upgrade between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, Austral Road widening of Fourth Avenue between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue to a 4 lane road including intersection treatments and installations of shared pedestrian path, cycle facilities and street lighting. Tranche 1 Liverpool
Gosford Sewer Upgrade Package 7 Upgrade of existing sewer system including new and upgraded mains. Tranche 1 Central Coast
Goulburn Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project (Stage 2) Capacity upgrade of Goulburn waste water treatment plant to service a growing Goulburn community. Tranche 1 Goulburn Mulwaree
Granville Town Centre Delivery of new Granville Town Centre which will include new public and open space, public amenities and improved pedestrian connectivity. Tranche 1 Parramatta
Gwandalan Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade Upgrade of existing Gwandalan Sewerage Treatment Plant to support housing growth. Tranche 1 Central Coast
Hermitage Road Shared Path, West Ryde Construction of 190 m shared path along Hermitage Road, improving cycling connectivity between West Ryde and the Meadowbank Education and Employment Precinct. Tranche 1 Ryde
Kirrawee Library, Technology and Community Hub Delivery of a new technology and community hub for Kirrawee Library. Providing a space for study, a bookable community space and library screening events space. Tranche 1 Sutherland
Laffing Waters New Housing Critical Development Infrastructure The project works will connect the Laffing Waters Master Plan Precinct to the existing road networks, establish lead-in services and storm water management. Tranche 3 Bathurst
Lidcombe Town Centre – High Street Activation and Remembrance Park Upgrade Project delivers upgrades to lighting, paving and street furniture and signage. New and upgraded facilities at Remembrance Park. Tranche 1 Cumberland
Lytton Street Park Masterplan Delivery of a masterplan and stage 1 implementation for Lytton Street Park Area. Upgrade expected to include soft landscape works, park furniture, hard landscape works, play equipment, public art. Tranche 1 Cumberland
McEvoy Street and Botany Road, Waterloo intersection improvements ( project will be delivered by Transport for NSW) Improvement works at McEvoy Street and Botany Road, including widening on the eastern side of Botany Road to provide a dedicated southbound right turn lane. Tranche 2 City of Sydney
Meadowbank Park Masterplan – Delivery of part of Stages 3 and 4 Delivery of 2 sportsfields, new amenities building, half basketball court and fitness equipment. Tranche 1 Ryde
Moss Vale Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Major upgrade to Moss Vale sewage treatment plant. Increasing capacity to service a growing community. Tranche 1 Wingecarribee
North Boambee Valley West road raising and bridge infrastructure Construction of road raising and bridge infrastructure works to service the North Boambee Valley West Urban Release area. Tranche 1 Coffs Harbour
Northern (Chisholm) Catchment Sportsground Delivery of a new sportsground and associated works to service the Thornton North community. Tranche 1 Maitland
Northern Growth Area - Sewer Upgrades Upgrades to provide sewer capacity to cater for housing growth in the Northern Growth Area and industrial growth in the Bomen Special Activation Precinct to support 9,000 homes. Tranche 3 Wagga Wagga
Parramatta CBD Southern Precinct Upgrades Street upgrade works to better connect a network of public spaces in the Southern precinct of the Parramatta CBD including widened footpaths, new paving, soft and hard landscaping, lighting and art installations. Tranche 1 Parramatta
Plumpton Road – North Duplication of the Plumpton Road corridor between Lake Albert Road and Rowan Road, eight intersection upgrades and associated storm water infrastructure. The infrastructure will support the release of residential land within the Southern Growth Area for about 2,750 homes. Tranche 3 Wagga Wagga
Plumpton Road – South Duplication of the Plumpton Road corridor between Lake Albert Road and Rowan Road, eight intersection upgrades and associated storm water infrastructure. The infrastructure will support the release of residential land within the Southern Growth Area about 2,750 homes. Tranche 3 Wagga Wagga
Railway Terrace Basin 3 Delivery of detention basin, bioretention basin, gross pollutant trap, culverts, road works and a local park to support the Alex Avenue precinct. Tranche 1 Blacktown
Regional Route 03 – Cycleway Delivery of active transport link connecting Macquarie Park with West Ryde. Works including road cycleway, shared path and crossing facilities. Tranche 1 Ryde
Seymour Shaw Park Masterplan Implementation Stage 2 Construction of a modern sport and recreational facility. Major works include new sports fields, sports clubhouse and amenities building, off-street car parking and landscaping. Tranche 1 Sutherland
South Moruya Housing Enabling Infrastructure project Delivery of essential road, active transport and water infrastructure to support South Moruya. Tranche 1 Eurobodalla
Tallawong Road Construction of Tallawong Road from Allowrie Street to Lucy Street including associated road drainage, footpath and landscaping. Tranche 1 Blacktown
Thurgoona Growth Support – Thurgoona Link Road - Kerr Road, Stages 4 and 5 and Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction of Kerr Road from Thurgoona Drive to Table Top Road and Upgrade to Thurgoona water and wastewater trunk mains. Tranche 1 Albury
Traffic Lights - Junction of Parkes Street and Blaxland Road, Ryde Delivery of traffic lights on the junction of Parkes Street and Blaxland Road. Tranche 2 Ryde
Tripoli Way Extension Project 2 km road extension of Tripoli Way in Albion Park. Tranche 1 Shellharbour
Tweed Coast Road Upgrade Sections 5 and 6 The project scope is to widen the Tweed Coast Road to 4 lanes to accommodate planned traffic growth from new residential development at Kingscliff and Kings Forest. Tranche 3 Tweed Shire
West Nowra Urban Release Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure The project comprises major upgrades and new water and wastewater infrastructure to support the ongoing growth/development of the Mundamia and Cabbage Tree Lane Urban Release Areas. Tranche 3 Shoalhaven
Western Corridor Road Infrastructure Upgrades Road widening and renewal of Longworth Ave and Minmi Road from Maryland Drive East to Summerhill Road. Tranche 1 Newcastle
Wollombi Road Cessnock – Road Widening and Intersection Improvements Upgrade of Wollombi Road including intersection upgrades and increase to 4 lanes between Abbotsford Street and West Avenue. Tranche 1 Cessnock
Woolgen Park Road Upgrade of Woolgen Park Road from Camden Valley Way and Riley Road to 2 lane collector road. Tranche 1 Camden

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