News Category: Professional Services for Goverment

The Mamre Road Precinct Unlocks New Jobs in Western Sydney

According to the NSW Government, the approval of the $2.6 billion Mamre Road Precinct will further secure Western Sydney’s future as a global hub for logistics and advanced manufacturing.

New Planning Controls for the Central Coast

The new planning controls on exhibition are the draft Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and the draft Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP).

UPDATE – Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code Deferred for 50 Councils

Unfortunately, the State Government announced on 6 July 2018 that the Code will only apply to 7 Sydney Councils and the Code will be deferred from release for 47 Councils until 1 July 2019. One week [...]

Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code

This Code, which will be incorporated into the existing Exempt and Complying Development State Environmental Planning Policy, will make it easier for developers and property owners to build and [...]

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act Update

For example, people used to referring to section 96 modifications will now need to refer to section 4.55 modifications; and section 94 contributions are now known as section 7.11 contributions.

Sediment and Erosion Control in the spotlight for the EPA and Council

The Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG) will be joining forces with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local Councils in the Parramatta River area throughout May, to begin a compliance [...]

Private Subdivision Certification in NSW

Sydney District Plan

The Greater Sydney Commission has launched the plans for the proposed six districts of the Sydney area. The intention of the district plan is to amalgamate suburbs into their own distinct area so [...]

Council Mergers

On the 12^th of May 2016 the NSW State Government announced the mergers of 19 Councils across the State. These Council mergers seek to improve efficiencies by streamlining administration and [...]

Smart Cities Plan

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s recent release of the Smart Cities Plan is a welcomed focus on our cities by the Federal Government.