Sydney school projects get green light
24 December 2020
New playgrounds, refurbished classrooms and state-of-the-art buildings are on the way for three Sydney schools after $290 million of upgrades were approved by the NSW Government.
Regional architects invited to register interest in Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore
24 December 2020
The NSW Government today invited emerging, NSW-based regional architects to apply to be involved in the public domain works required for the future revitalisation of Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore precinct.
NRAR reflects on court decision
22 December 2020
Despite a disappointing verdict in the Tamworth Local Court, the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) will continue to hold those who breach NSW water laws to account.
Government response to Independent Panel's first flush recommendations
22 December 2020
The NSW Government agrees in principle to all but one of the 10 Independent Panel’s recommendations into the management of the 2020 Northern Murray-Darling Basin first flush event.
$45 million boost for smart places in NSW
21 December 2020
The NSW Government will co-invest up to $45 million over three years to accelerate the development of smart places across NSW.
‘Critical’ status for billion-dollar regional pumped hydro project
21 December 2020
The billion-dollar Oven Mountain pumped hydro project has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure by the NSW Government, kick-starting the country’s largest Renewable Energy Zone and unlocking opportunities for 600 regional jobs.
REZ Transmission project declared critical
21 December 2020
A Renewable Energy Zone transmission project in NSW’s Central West has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure as a result of its importance to future energy supply and security.
NRAR welcomes first Indigenous board member
17 December 2020
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) board welcomes Phil Duncan, a Gomeroi man with more than 38 years' experience working with Indigenous people, communities and government.
Rapid assessments to turbocharge NSW Planning System
16 December 2020
Assessments for state significant projects such as schools and hospitals will be cut by three-quarters in a major overhaul of the NSW planning system to make it more efficient and timely.
Next stage of Western Gateway on exhibition
16 December 2020
The transformation of the Central Precinct into a technology and innovation precinct is a step closer with the latest rezoning of the Western Gateway now on exhibition.
New vision for Glenfield revealed
10 December 2020
A new sports and education precinct will become the gateway to the Aerotropolis and the Greater Macarthur region as part of a strategy that outlines a new vision for the area.
Global search lands new Chief Executive for Placemaking NSW
9 December 2020
Anita Mitchell has been named Chief Executive, Placemaking NSW, to lead the team responsible for managing and transforming some of NSW’s most treasured places including The Rocks and Darling Harbour, Sydney Olympic Park, and in the Hunter and