Flooding
The NSW Government is working closely with other agencies on managing flood risks to keep our communities safe.
Resilience planning
The land-use planning system plays an important role in creating communities that are resilient to chronic stresses and episodic shocks.
Bushfires
Trees and vegetation that act as fuel for bushfires are permitted to be cleared in identified bushfire prone areas, without the need to get approval.
New one-stop shop to deliver faster and simpler planning system
A single front door for all major planning projects is taking shape with the Minns Labor Government putting the proposed regulatory changes to create the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) on public exhibition.
Resilience and natural hazard risk
We are ensuring risk from natural hazards is understood and considered early through strategic planning, protecting communities from existing and future risks.
Successful grant recipients
A list of successful grants recipients with a summary of projects details including the council and funding details under the Greening our City grant program.
Grant programs
Explore the Greening our City program and its grant programs supporting urban greening, increased tree canopy, and cooler, greener communities across NSW.
Frequently asked questions
This document answers frequently asked questions about A New Approach to Strategic Planning: Discussion Paper, the draft Sydney Plan, and the draft Statewide Policy for Industrial Lands.
Western Sydney Growth Areas SIC
The Western Sydney Growth Areas Special Infrastructure Contribution will help fund key infrastructure to support growth in Western Sydney.
NSW cities to get greener and cooler with $10 million tree planting boost
The Minns Labor Government is delivering close to $10 million to plant around 24,000 trees which will green our streets and reduce the impacts of urban heating across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Hunter, and Central Coast.