Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land to which this plan applies. We pay our respect to Elders past and present of the Dharug, Gundungurra and Dharawal nations.

The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPCP) will enable growth in western Sydney to 2056 and beyond and delivers important development and biodiversity outcomes. The plan will contribute to the Western Parkland City by supporting the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity, including threatened plants and animals.

The NSW Government has announced a series of actions to enhance the CPCP's biodiversity outcomes to ensure we get the balance right between the need for additional housing and protecting Western Sydney’s unique biodiversity. Find out more on how we're delivering the plan.

We have released the Caring for Country Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy to support the delivery of the CPCP. The strategy is focused on 18 actions that have been co-developed by Partnering with Western Sydney’s Aboriginal community.

On 26 March 2024, the Commonwealth Minister for Environment and Water granted an approval of the actions described in the CPCP in accordance with Part 10 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act).

We are building a western Sydney that reflects the needs of its residents.

From 21 October to 11 November 2024, we surveyed residents of western Sydney to learn about their daily lives, wellbeing, the weather and the environment in their area. The feedback will help us deliver the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.

Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback. We will share the results of the survey soon.