Data Centres and Water
In Astrolabe Group’s submission to the NSW Legislative Council inquiry into data centre, we provided a focus on water. The demand for water in data centres is primarily driven by the need to cool servers and computing hardware that generate substantial levels of heat when operating. Without a coordinated approach to water infrastructure, the ambition […]
Planning reform is greater than legislation
The current push for planning reform presents a critical opportunity to look beyond legal instruments alone. While legislative change is necessary, true reform must recognise how people, technology, finance, risk and organisational cultures interact within the planning system to create outcomes. This holistic approach is essential for meaningful improvement. Our Director, Michael Comninos and […]
A case for Works in Kind in NSW Planning
Without infrastructure investment upfront, development stalls and housing delivery is slowed. As of May 2025, the Housing and Productivity Contribution (H&PC) scheme only collects funding from development after approvals, creating a critical funding gap. A Case for Works in Kind was prepared by Astrolabe Group for the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW, and […]
The need for industrial lands to support Greater Sydney
Industrial land is critical to Sydney’s productivity and growth. The availability of industrial lands in Greater Sydney has been in decline for decades. We worked with NSW Ports to demonstrate the value of this land use and recommended policy direction to ensure its future.