Georges River Council at its meeting on 25 October 2021 resolved to adopt the Georges River Council Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021 (Section 7.11 and Section 7.12).
The Plan came into effect on Wednesday 1 December 2021. It has repealed the Council’s existing six Section 7.11 Plans and one Section 7.12 Plan on this date. Please view the details on Council’s existing plans.
The Plan applies to land in the Georges River Local Government Area. It has been prepared to address anticipated demand for public facilities and services generated by new development up to 2036.
The Plan will enable Council and accredited certifiers to levy Section 7.11 contributions and Section 7.12 levies on development in the LGA towards the provision of public amenities and facilities.
Copies of the Plan are available at Georges River Civic Centre. Located on Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville. Open between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Where a s7.12 levy is required under this plan in relation to a condition of development consent or application for a CDC, the application is to be accompanied by a Cost Summary Report. Prepared at the applicant’s cost, setting out an estimate of the proposed cost of carrying out the development.
- For developments with an estimated cost up to $750,000. A template Cost Summary Report is available for download.
- For developments with an estimated cost of above $750,000. A template Detailed Cost Summary Report is available for download.
- Where complying development certificates need to be issued with a condition requiring payment of section 7.11 or section 7.12 contributions. A template condition is available.
Enquiries and questions about the Plan can be directed to Council’s Senior Development Contributions Planner on (02) 9330 9438.
Plan Overview
The development to which these contributions plans apply is outlined in the tables below.
Residential developments
Development type |
Contribution type that applies |
Residential subdivision |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Residential flat buildings |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Shop top housing |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Dwelling houses, semi-detached dwellings, attached dwellings on land that was not the subject of a s7.11 contribution on the initial subdivision |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Secondary dwellings |
Section 7.11 contribution with a 50 per cent discount |
Dwelling houses, semi-detached dwelling, attached dwelling |
Section 7.12 levy |
Alterations and additions to residential accommodation including dwelling houses, semi-detached dwellings, attached dwellings |
Section 7.12 levy |
Boarding houses, group homes, hostels |
Section 7.11 contribution on a per-person basis |
Seniors living (self-contained units) |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Seniors living (integrated residential care facilities) |
Section 7.12 levy |
Non residential developments
Development type |
Contribution type that applies |
Non-residential development within Kogarah Town Centre and Hurstville City Centre, excluding educational facilities and tourist and visitor accommodation |
Section 7.11 contribution |
Non-residential developments in areas other than Kogarah Town Centre and Hurstville City Centre |
Section 7.12 levy |
Change from one non-residential use to another with or without fit out |
Section 7.12 levy |
Educational facilities (when not built by a public authority) |
Section 7.12 levy |
Tourist and visitor accommodation |
Section 7.12 levy |
Parking deficient - non residential development in commercial centres |
Section 7.11 contribution |
All other development not included in either table above |
Section 7.12 levy |
Contribution Rates
The below contribution rates are the indexed values of the contributions, calculated using the March Quarter 2024 value for CPI for All Groups (Sydney Average). This value is 137.7.
Section 7.11 Residential Rates
Broad category |
Per equivalent resident |
Per secondary dwelling (1 bedroom) |
Per secondary dwelling (2 bedroom |
Per seniors living (self-contained units) |
Per bedsit studio or 1 bed dwelling |
Per 2 bed dwelling |
Per 3 or more bed dwelling / per residential lot |
Open space facilities |
$6,730.46 |
$5,451.49 |
$8,069.40 |
$8,008.28 |
$10,904.13 |
$13,958.00 |
$13,958.00 |
Community and recreational facilities |
$2,123.16 |
$1,721.83 |
$2,546.41 |
$2,526.81 |
$3,442.50 |
$4,404.00 |
$4,404.00 |
Traffic and Transport facilities |
$219.12 |
$177.60 |
$262.94 |
$260.64 |
$355.21 |
$455.00 |
$455.00 |
Public domain |
$461.31 |
$373.66 |
$552.42 |
$548.95 |
$747.32 |
$957.00 |
$957.00 |
Plan administration |
$108.41 |
$88.80 |
$130.32 |
$129.17 |
$176.45 |
$226.00 |
$226.00 |
Total |
$9,642.46 |
$7,813.38 |
$11,561.49 |
$11,473.85 |
$15,625.61 |
$20,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
Section 7.11 Non-residential Rates
Broad category |
Per worker (in Hurstville City Centre & Kogarah Town Centre) |
Per deficient car parking space in non-residential developments |
Open space facilities |
$1,345.86 |
- |
Community and recreational facilities |
$350.59 |
- |
Traffic and transport facilities |
$219.12 |
- |
Public domain |
$461.31 |
- |
Plan administration |
$108.41 |
- |
Car parking and related facilities |
- |
$37,995.51 |
Total |
$2,485.29 |
$37,995.51 |
Section 7.12 Rates
Development that has a proposed cost of carrying out the development |
Levy Rate |
Up to and including $100,000 |
Nil |
More than $100,000 and up to and including $200,000 |
0.5% of that cost |
More than $200,000 |
1% of that cost |
Note: For applications where section 7.11 or section 7.12 may be applicable, if the application of a section 7.12 contribution to the whole development yields a higher contribution amount than the application of a section 7.11 contribution, then a section 7.12 levy shall be imposed on the whole development.
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