Special Infrastructure Contributions Program

Program objective

A special infrastructure contribution (SIC) is determined under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. It is one way the NSW Government ensures funding is available for key state and regional infrastructure required to support growing communities, allowing priority infrastructure to be delivered at the same time as development.

A special infrastructure contribution is collected from specific development types in a Special
Contribution Area (SCA). The details relating to the nature of the contribution including the rate,
types of applicable development and the identified list of projects that can be funded are defined
within the relevant SIC Determination.

The NSW Government had collected more than $598 million in SICs as of June 2023. The SICs program has contributed $364 million towards building or upgrading infrastructure, and developers have provided works valued at another $401 million  in place of cash payments.

Program Outcome	Objective
New housing and employment opportunities	Greater housing supply More diverse and affordable housing Increased business investment and employment
Coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery that supports growth	Sequenced infrastructure delivery that aligns with population growth Place-based design and delivery of infrastructure Integrated and efficient infrastructure delivery pathways
Integrated transport infrastructure that improves access and connectivity	Roads and corridors that connect people to key centres and transport nodes Better access to public transport Safe walkable access to local centres and open space Pedestrian and cycling pathways that provide active transport options
Accessible social infrastructure and open space	Well-positioned schools that meet the needs of growing communities Accessible healthcare facilities Accessible open space within walking distance new housing development
Safe and healthy communities	Accessible healthcare facilities Police stations, courthouses and emergency services infrastructure that keep communities safe Pedestrian access and cycling corridors that promote active transport
Sustainable development	Strategic land acquisition that protects biodiversity Pedestrian and cycling pathways that support active transport Improved access to public transport Infrastructure that delivers and connects people to parks, open spaces, and bushland.

This program is funded and administered by Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Eligibility

What your application needs to include

After the application is submitted

Successful applications will be decided by: The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is responsible for prioritising, categorising and reviewing project nominations for the SIC Program and making investment decisions.

The SIC Program is currently closed and not open for project nominations.

Support and contact

Program evaluation