Shelter-in-place
The department has prepared a draft Shelter-in-place guideline to help councils and consent authorities define when shelter-in-place can be used as an alternative to evacuation during flooding.
Strategic Planning Toolkit
The Strategic Planning Toolkit is a hub for guidelines and resources to support local councils and planning professionals in plan making.
Major economic boost to the Central West with Cowal gold mine granted extension
The Cowal gold mine in the Central West has been granted an expansion by the Minns Labor Government to 2042, generating $134 million of capital investment and ensuring ongoing support for more than 500 jobs.
Community to guide the future of Moore Park South
Moore Park South will be transformed by a new 20-hectare public park that will respond to the community’s future recreational needs in one of the densest residential areas in Australia.
More affordable homes to be delivered faster
The Minns Labor Government is removing unnecessary roadblocks to the delivery of more affordable homes in NSW with changes to the threshold for Infill Affordable Housing projects being sent to the Independent Planning Commission.
Hundreds more homes for West Dapto after rezoning
The NSW Government is unlocking more housing in the Illawarra, following the rezoning of the remaining part of the stage 3 West Dapto Urban Release Area.
New homes for Blackwattle Bay to be fast-tracked
More than 300 extra new homes could help revitalise Blackwattle Bay sooner as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver more housing and create more jobs.
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Policies
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