Central Sydney Development Contributions Plan 2013
Central Sydney section 61 contributions cover central city building projects that exceed $200,000.
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Building projects in the city centre that are expected to exceed $200,000 in development costs must make cash contributions to the City amounting to 1% of the expected total development costs before a construction certificate or complying development certificate can be released.
Central Sydney Development Contributions Plan 2013PDF · 1.86 MB · Last modified
Section 61 payment: cost summary report ($200,000 to $3 million)XLSX · 21.58 KB · Last modified
Section 61 payment: quantity surveyor’s cost report (over $3 million)XLS · 40.5 KB · Last modified
Information applicants need to provide
For developments expected to cost between $150,000 and $3 million a City cost summary report needs to be completed and submitted.
When the expected cost will exceed $3 million a City registered quantity surveyor's detailed cost report must be completed and submitted.
Note: Section 61 cost summary and quantity surveyor reports must be:
- completely filled out with correct calculations
- submitted with construction certificate and plans/drawings related to the development or assessment will not proceed.
If you are unsure and to avoid assessment delays, please check with your private certifier or contact the Planning Assessment Unit.
Note: Payment can only be made after you address the above points relating to your report.
The reports you submit must then be verified by the City in writing.
Development cost inclusions and exclusions
Items to include or exclude in the development cost are described in section 2.3(a) on pages 6 and 7 of the Central Sydney development contributions plan.
