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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House
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- Why is the Government proposing for developers to be no longer responsible
for the work and cost required for parks, sports fields and associated
community buildings?
- Why is Lake Macquarie City Council concerned they will encounter a $244
million shortfall over the following 20 years?
- How will the Government support councils who may be forced to pass these
costs on to ratepayers?
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Answer -
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- The Government has not confirmed that developers will no longer be
responsible for the work and cost required for parks, sports fields and
associated community buildings.
As part of the Green Paper, the
responsibility for providing local infrastructure to serve the local community
will be considered.
- and (3) I am aware of Lake Macquarie Council and other Councils' concerns
in relation to infrastructure funding. Much of this concern stems from the
decision by the former Government to cap the contributions councils could
receive from developers.
To assist Councils in the delivery of key growth
infrastructure, the Government announced the Housing Acceleration Fund of $481
million as part of the 2012-13 State Budget "Building the State"
package. Some of this funding is targeted at meeting reasonable costs a council
might face on top of the contribution cap.
This fund supports the
Government focus on infrastructure to support growth, recognising the key role
local councils play in providing for housing growth.
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Question asked on 18 September 2012 (session 55-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 116
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Answer received on 16 October 2012
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 119
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