The NSW Government is attempting to speed up housing construction with its new Housing Approval Reform Action Plan. This initiative is aimed at reducing red tape, streamlining approvals, and accelerating the delivery of essential infrastructure, including water and wastewater management, to get homes built faster.

Key points:

• The plan is a joint effort between the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, Sydney Water, and WaterNSW.
• It aims to fix underinvestment and slow approvals by fast-tracking water infrastructure and supporting developers in navigating the process.
• Key measures include:
  • Expanding risk-based triaging for faster connections.
  • Streamlining groundwater removal for quicker construction starts.
  • Strengthening early engagement and support for developers.
  • $2.2 billion investment in infrastructure, $250 million for planning reforms, and $5.1 billion for new public housing.
• This reform is supported by industry leaders and construction stakeholders, who helped identify and address obstacles to faster housing delivery.

The Housing Approval Reform Action Plan is a step towards faster, more efficient housing delivery across NSW, backed by critical investment in infrastructure and planning.

Read more about the NSW government's Housing Approval Reform Action Plan here.