Outbuildings in rural areas
Outbuildings are buildings that are detached from the main house, such as sheds, farm buildings and sometimes garages and carports.
Vision
A reputation for innovation, sustainability and resilience, in 2041 the Illawarra Shoalhaven is a diverse, creative and globally connected region.
Bowraville Children’s Playspace
Children from all backgrounds enjoy the Bowraville Children’s Playspace – including the neighbouring preschool, which makes regular excursions.
Carrawood Park
Carrawood Park is located in Carramar, a diverse and vibrant suburb in the Fairfield City Council Local Government Area.
NSW Government will increase support for flood affected communities
The NSW Government has established a new $150 million Community Restoration Flood Fund in the 2023-24 Budget to support disaster impacted communities in the Northern Rivers and Cen
More green space to enhance liveability in NSW communities
Communities across New South Wales will benefit from more green space in 2024 with $3.25 million in NSW Government grant funding now available to select councils.
Build-to-rent housing
Build-to-rent housing is large-scale, purpose-built rental housing that is held in single ownership and professionally managed.
Streamlining major project assessment
The department is proposing a streamlined way of setting environmental assessment requirements for State Significant Development applications.
Building systems circulars
The department issues building systems circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to building codes and regulations.
Housing map
Interactive map of good examples of low- and mid-rise housing design in NSW helping to fill the gap between detached single homes and high-rise apartments.
