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 draws from consultation with NSW Government agencies and key industry and council representatives for how Works in Kind can be a mechanism for more efficient infrastructure delivery.

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