A New Shoalhaven Development Contributions Plan

The Shoalhaven Local Government Area is anticipated to grow by an additional 24,530 people by 2046. Resulting development will generate a demand for a range of local community infrastructure, such as roads, parks, sports facilities, community centres, pools and libraries.

Shoalhaven Council is currently prioritising a review of its local infrastructure contribution framework for the city.

A draft new contributions plan has been prepared that will allow Council to collect money from developers to help fund the additional local infrastructure that is required to support new development. The draft plan will replace the current Shoalhaven Contributions Plan 2019.

The review process provides an opportunity to simplify the contributions plan, expand revenue collection opportunities, provide more accurate infrastructure and land costs, ensure projects meet the needs of future development and reflects Council’s current financial position, whilst ensuring achievable delivery timeframes. Council’s policy position on planning agreements and works in kind agreements has also been reviewed.

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