Councils have until March 25 to provide further feedback on proposals to reform infrastructure contributions as the NSW Government carefully considers issues raised during consultation.
Infrastructure contributions are paid by developers to councils and the State Government to fund infrastructure including roads, stormwater drainage and public space, which is critical to support the growth of NSW.
Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said more than 800 submissions have been received from industry groups, councils and individuals.
"Infrastructure delivery is critical to boosting housing supply and affordability and I'm taking the feedback we've recently received on the proposals seriously," Mr Roberts said.
"The purpose of the reforms is to encourage investment – helping to boost housing supply by injecting simplicity, certainty and fairness into the system for funding the infrastructure needed to build homes.
"We want to make sure this can be done without impacting the ability of councils to deliver the infrastructure for which they are responsible.
"We won't make any changes until we are certain that this can happen and that the reforms will help us boost housing supply and affordability.
"We're working through the issues raised in submissions and will continue consulting with industry, councils and the community."
Mr Roberts said that housing affordability and attracting investment in more homes were key priorities for the government.
"We need more homes and new communities supported by quality infrastructure and that costs money. We will only implement changes that stakeholders agree can help deliver this," Mr Roberts said.
The package of reforms was exhibited for six weeks at the end of last year and followed extensive consultation on the proposals with the development industry and councils.
