Update

The Canada Bay Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (LICP) and draft Homebush TOD s7.12 Contributions Plan were reported to the Council meeting on 17 March 2026 where they were both endorsed. The agenda and minutes of the meeting can be found on this page.

The LICP will come into effect when the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation is amended to permit a higher rate levy in the Homebush TOD area. The new City of Canada Bay Local Infrastructure Plan replaces previous Section 7.11 and Section 7.12 plans. Click here for more information.

Project background

At its meeting on 18 November 2025, Council resolved to exhibit the draft Canada Bay Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (LICP) and draft Homebush TOD s7.12 Contributions Plan.

The draft LICP and draft Homebush TOD s7.12 Contributions Plan enabled Council to collect monetary contributions from new development to fund the provision of local infrastructure in the local government area (LGA). By regularly reviewing and updating the LICP, and preparing new contribution plans where necessary, Council was able to more accurately identify the infrastructure needed to meet growing community needs and fully or partly fund this infrastructure through developer contributions.

Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (LICP) review and update

The LICP, which was adopted in February 2022, served as the primary source of funding for capital infrastructure across the LGA. A review of the LICP was undertaken, and an updated draft LICP was prepared in response to significant shifts in projected population growth and local infrastructure needs.

Homebush TOD s7.12 Contributions Plan

In 2024, the NSW Government rezoned land in the Homebush Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct, significantly increasing the future residential population. A draft Homebush TOD s7.12 Contributions Plan was prepared to enable the collection of funds to deliver local infrastructure for this growing population. This new contribution plan sought to apply a Section 7.12 development contribution levy of up to 3% of development costs, enabling funding and delivery of local infrastructure in the Homebush TOD Precinct.

Proposed section 7.12 levy rates. Click image to enlarge.

Table showing proposed section 7.12 levy rates.

Land to which the section 7.12 levy will apply. Click image to enlarge.

Map showing the land to which the 7.12 levy will apply.