$250m carrot for councils that fast-track DAs

Government News –

Councils that fast-track development assessments and rezonings for housing projects will be rewarded with funding for parklands and public spaces under a NSW government initiative.

The state government announced the $250 million incentive scheme on Wednesday, saying councils who meet the criteria will be eligible for up to $5.5 million each in funding for parks, town squares and main streets, trails and foreshore and riverfront precincts.

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