The Gosford City Centre special infrastructure contribution (SIC) was introduced on 10 October 2018 to help pay for new or upgraded infrastructure.
The levy applies to all new development on land zoned for residential or business use where the works are valued at $1 million or more.
On 1 October 2023, the Gosford City Centre SIC was repealed and we introduced a new approach to state infrastructure contributions called the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC).
The HPC applies to development applications for new residential, commercial and industrial development (including complying development and state significant development) in the Greater Sydney, Lower Hunter, Central Coast and Illawarra-Shoalhaven regions.
Funds collected under the system help to deliver essential infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, major roads, public transport infrastructure and regional open space to create vibrant, liveable communities.
Development applications (DAs) lodged prior to 1 October 2023 will continue to be assessed under the Gosford City Centre SIC. Funds collected will be spent in the areas where the contributions were collected.
Current rates
The contribution rate for Industrial and Business DAs assessed under the Gosford City Centre SIC is 2% of the Development Cost.
Requirements for certifiers
Changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 mean certifiers must confirm that there is no outstanding SIC payment required before issuing an occupation certificate.
How to pay
To see if your development is in the SIC area or to pay your contribution, visit the SIC Online Service.
Resources
- Ministerial determination: How the SIC is levied and list of infrastructure being funded (PDF, 977 KB)
- Ministerial direction: Conditions for development consent (PDF, 870 KB)
- Gosford City Centre SIC – Order and area map (PDF, 2.4 MB)
- Gosford City Centre SIC – Implementation guide (PDF, 815 KB)
- Planning circular – PS 20-003: Payment of infrastructure contributions or levies prior to the issuing of an occupation certificate (PDF, 216 KB)
- Gosford City Centre SIC – Fact sheet (PDF, 95 KB)
More information
For more information, phone the Infrastructure and Place team on 1300 305 695.