Planning
Hunter Power Project gas supply secured
27 December 2022
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a new pipeline that will deliver natural gas to the future 660 mega-watt gas-fired power station in Kurri Kurri.
Planning
Action taken against Splendour organisers
20 December 2022
Ten schools will receive $10,000 each as part of the Department of Planning and Environment’s compliance action against Billinudgel Property for failing to comply with its traffic management plan at the 2022 Splendour in the Grass event.
Planning
New planning and portal pathway to support Lismore flood rebuild
16 December 2022
Simpler planning rules and an independent panel will be introduced to streamline planning for flood impacted communities in the Lismore Local Government Area.
Planning
NSW Reconstruction Authority Acting CEO announced
16 December 2022
Michael Cassel has been appointed as the acting CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which has been formally established as part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent Flood Inquiry.
Planning
Better planning for Aboriginal communities
16 December 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is cutting red tape with a series of new decisions aimed at providing greater self-determination for Aboriginal communities and enabling them to reap the economic benefits of their land.
Planning
New look panels to combat lobbying risk
12 December 2022
Independent planning panels that make decisions on development applications and provide advice on rezoning proposals will be bolstered under new rules to reduce corruption risks and improve decision-making.
Planning
Expressions of interest invited for new precinct at Chatswood
12 December 2022
The NSW Government today called on the private sector to submit their interest in purchasing a 14,600m2 parcel of land in Chatswood for the development of new homes, public space and much-needed educational facilities for the community.
Planning
Narrabri gas lateral pipeline declared critical
9 December 2022
A proposal to build a new pipeline between the approved Narrabri Gas Project and the Hunter Gas Pipeline has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), as it is deemed essential to NSW for economic reasons.
Planning
Have your say on landmark new Hunter Street precinct
5 December 2022
The NSW Government can reveal concept plans for two new buildings above the landmark Sydney Metro West Hunter Street Station in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
Planning
Enmore Rd to continue rocking longer and later
2 December 2022
The successful trial of NSW’s first special entertainment precinct on Enmore Road, in the heart of Sydney’s inner west, has been extended to July next year.
Planning
Green light for new community rugby league precinct in Kellyville
27 November 2022
North-west Sydney will soon be home to Australia’s largest community rugby league precinct, after the NSW Government approved the construction of the Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence and Community Facility at Kellyville Memorial Park.
Planning
Riverfront lease for Marine Rescue Newcastle
23 November 2022
Volunteers who save boaters in distress will have a secure home for their operations after the NSW Government granted a lease of up to 20 years for Marine Rescue Newcastle to build its new $2 million base at Stockton.