Contributions plans

Section 7.11 and 7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993 enables Councils in New South Wales to levy contributions on a development where that development generates an increased demand on Council's services and facilities. 

This is intended to ensure that the existing ratepayers are not required to meet the whole cost of providing new infrastructure in the Local Government Area. 

Contributions including monetary payments, works in kind or works as part of a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA), are made to Council to upgrade infrastructure and facilities to cater for demand generated by development. Larger scale developments may also need to dedicate land to Council for open space and/or other facilities.

Contributions and Development Servicing Plans help fund local infrastructure provision and embellishment of local roads, footpaths, public open space, community facilities, stormwater drainage, water supply, sewerage headworks and roads impacted by heavy vehicles.

Section 7.11 contribution rates for the current Financial Year can be found along with Council’s other current fees and charges.