NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

We're committed to creating a liveable and prosperous state for everyone in NSW 🏡🌳🏙️ Watch the video to learn about our key priorities and stay up to date with our department by visiting https://ow.ly/UnAV50SA7vv 👈

It’s important that everyone feels safe in our public spaces. 💛 The revised Women's Safety Charter for the Public Domain – Places and Transport is a collaborative initiative taking action to improve women’s safety in NSW. The Charter helps organisations embed safety considerations into their policies, designs and operations and is led by Transport for NSW and the NSW Women's Safety Commissioner, Hannah Tonkin, in partnership with us. 🤝 Learn more about the Charter below and by visiting https://ow.ly/qeR550VjCWj 👈

Bankstown, Bella Vista, and Kellyville will soon enjoy new multi-use open spaces as part of the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) initiative. 🌳 These are the first 3 of 7 new spaces coming to Greater Sydney and will be delivered through our Parks for People program. We're prioritising the liveability of these places ahead of the growth now expected in these communities. 👨👩👧👦 Stay tuned for updates as we seek input from the community on the design of these spaces!

Are you passionate about preserving history? Do you enjoy crafting pieces from stone? 🙋♀️ Join the Heritage Stoneworks team and help maintain and restore NSW's most historic buildings with a world-class stonemasonry team. 🏛️✨ By joining Heritage Stoneworks, you can expect: 🔹 A top-tier, innovative facility close to the heart of Sydney. 🔹 The opportunity to work on fulfilling, unique projects. 🔹 A strong focus on safety, with comprehensive training. 🔹 The ability to build a long-term, valued career. 🔹 A culture of care, ensuring the protection of our team and the buildings we work on. Apply now and be part of something timeless. 🛠️💼 Visit https://ow.ly/ZX0P50Vg5FS 👈

Big news for Shoalhaven 👀 The Nowra Riverfront precinct is being fast-tracked under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, paving the way for 270 new homes. This transformative project will: ✅ rezone 3.4 hectares for low-density residential housing ✅ support open space improvements along the foreshore ✅ support economic growth in line with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 ✅ leverage major NSW Government investments in hospitals, roads, and public spaces. Find out more at https://ow.ly/7cvH50VbyXs 👈 🤝 Shoalhaven City Council 📸 Artist impressions by KI STUDIO

Did you know we've made more than 15,000 hectares of coastal land public space over the last 52 years? 🤩 This land is captured in our new interactive Coastal Lands Protection Scheme map, which shows what land has been acquired and how it's being protected and used by the community 💙 The map will be updated as new land is bought with an additional 277 hectares at Nabiac and 78 hectares at Hat Head on the Mid-North Coast to be added soon 🙌 This land, often a mix of national parks and public reserves, is usually managed by local councils or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 🤝 Explore the places we're protecting by viewing the map at https://ow.ly/WMpm50UZ3Lg 👈

We’re proud to support this year’s Yabun Festival 🖤💛❤️ This annual event brings communities together to celebrate the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It features music, stalls, panel discussions, and community forums. Thanks to those who stopped by our stall, shared your ideas, and gave Danny Lester's wheel a spin! 🎡 You can learn more about our commitment to Aboriginal outcomes at https://ow.ly/V7TY50V95Qp 👈

Exciting news for Illawarra locals! Warrawong Plaza looks set for an upgrade following the approval of new planning controls. 🙌 Key features of the planning proposal include: 🏡 Up to 1,300 new well-located homes, including 15 percent as affordable housing. 🏙️ Increased maximum building height to approximately 22 storeys. 🚌 A new bus interchange. 🌳 A minimum of 6,500 square metres of publicly accessible open space. 🏢 A new and improved Warrawong Plaza. This rezoning project was selected through our State-assessed Planning Proposal (SAPP) industry nomination pilot to help increase housing diversity and supply in this changing area. Find out more at https://ow.ly/zIow50V82Hp 👈 📸 Artist Impression by Turf Design Studio and CHROFI

Big win for renewable energy in Broken Hill. 💡 An old mine site will soon be transformed into a first-of-its-kind compressed air energy storage system. This project will enhance energy security, create jobs, and attract investment to the Far West region. 🙌 The Hydrostor project employs advanced technology to store and generate compressed air, which is released to generate electricity, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Once operational, it will power up to 80,000 homes during peak demand. 🌞 Construction is set to begin this year, marking a major step towards a greener future for Broken Hill and NSW. Learn more at https://ow.ly/UcPI50V6A37 👈

🏡 Exciting news for housing in NSW! 🏡 The first meeting of the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has led to 11 projects being declared SSD with potential for 6,400 new, well-located homes once projects are assessed ✅ Priority was given to high-quality housing projects that submit detailed plans within 9 months, can begin construction within 12 months of approval and deliver affordable housing. This sets a benchmark for future Expressions of Interest submissions 🛠️ This initiative is part of our plan to build a better NSW with more homes and services, ensuring everyone has a place to call home 🏘️ Find out more at https://ow.ly/brnq50V3VRR 👈