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 👈

🚀 A bold new chapter for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo is on the way!  Revitalisation plans for one of Australia’s most revered museums have been given the green light. Major construction is expected to kick off in mid-2025 to:  🏛️ Create world-class exhibition spaces for applied arts and sciences. 🌳 Deliver a vibrant new public domain for everyone to enjoy.  🚶♀️ Reorient the entrance to The Goods Line for better access and connection.  🕰️ Respect heritage by retaining the curved roof design of the 1988 Wran building.  📖 Read more about the plans here: https://ow.ly/gwCY50VqboB  Infrastructure NSW

Are you working on a project that is responding to Country, designing with Country, or engaging with community? Join us from 1-2pm on 7 April for the third webinar in our ‘Talking Country’ series, where we continue our discussion on the Government Architect NSW’s ‘Connecting with Country’ framework 📅 This webinar will address frequently asked questions to support projects taking a Country-centred approach and achieving healthy Country outcomes. Who should attend: ✅ Built environment professionals – architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners. ✅ Clients and developers. ✅ Aboriginal community and Aboriginal organisations. ✅ Aboriginal cultural advisors. ✅ Government agencies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and enhance your projects with a deeper connection to Country! Register now at https://ow.ly/kM3w50VphFH 👈 📸 Barton Taylor, Kimberwalli Centre for Excellence Whalan, NSW. Design by Bligh Voller Nield and Kevin O’Brien Architects.

Our world-first Land iQ platform is now available to the private sector and universities, unlocking powerful data-driven insights for land use planning 🔎🏡 Bringing together 200+ data sources, Land iQ enables faster, smarter evaluations to support housing, urban planning, and land management. Find out more about how the tool is set to transform how we optimise land use at Land iQ 🔗 WSP in Australia, Giraffe Technology, Aerometrex

Mid-rise housing is more than just a place to live for Deeksha – it's a lifestyle 🏘️ Find out how it gives her convenience, a sense of community, and connection to green spaces 🌳 Learn more about the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy at https://ow.ly/O4X550Vl9AW 👈

Great news! We're working with Hunter Wildlife Rescue and Transport for NSW to help protect endangered Little Terns on Elizabeth Island in Lake Macquarie 🤝🐤 We've teamed up to install a second 300-metre fence to create an additional buffer zone to help reduce visitor disturbances at this Little Terns nesting site. This will support the species' survival as visitors will now be kept at a safer distance from nesting Little Terns 🙌 Find out more at https://ow.ly/oQZQ50VevfL 👈

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