Update: Draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan

Thank you for your feedback on the draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2026.

During the consultation period we received 513 visits to the Join the Conversation website page, 9 online survey submissions and 3 email submissions. Of the survey participants, 6 were happy or very happy with the Plan, 1 was neutral and 2 were unhappy or very unhappy.

Most submissions supported the intent of the draft Plan and the move to a Shire-wide contributions framework. Comments focused on equity, prioritisation and alignment with growth, with requests for:

• more even distribution of infrastructure funding across Sutherland Shire
• greater clarity for how projects and suburbs are prioritised
• better alignment between development growth, strategic plans and the works schedule, so that key projects are eligible for funding
• greater focus on traffic, parking, public transport, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, particularly in higher density areas
• more funding for open space, sporting facilities and community infrastructure to meet demand from population growth
• expanding exemptions to better support affordable housing
• including stormwater, resilience, emergency access and hazard mitigation in the scope of eligible infrastructure.

Council Officers are reviewing all feedback as we finalise the Plan, which will be reported to the June 2026 Council Meeting for consideration and adoption.