Local Infrastructure Contributions (Development Contributions)

Under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and accompanying Regulation, local infrastructure contributions provide funding for local infrastructure including community facilities, libraries, new open spaces, open space embellishment, stormwater detention and public domain improvements.

Local infrastructure contributions (either s.7.11 contribution or s.7.12 levies) are generally payable when:

  • s.7.11 Contribution (direct) is payable where demand for local infrastructure is created through the residential subdivision of land and/or additional housing such as increased housing density through developments such as terraces villas, townhouses, apartments, secondary dwellings and boarding houses or,
  • s.7.12 levy (indirect) is payable where development does not specifically relate to increase residential density (as above), or is located in the Western Catchment of Fairfield City and is based on a fixed percentage of the cost of development. A s.7.12 levy is not payable when:
    • The proposed cost of development is less than $100,000.
    • One dwelling is proposed on a recently subdivided lot where a local infrastructure contribution was paid at time of subdivision.

The Fairfield City Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2023 (Section 7.11 & s.7.12) (2023-2041) came into effect on 26 February 2024.

 

Enquiries and Local Infrastructure Contribution Quotes

The Local Infrastructure Contributions Fee Estimator below is currently being updated. 

In the interim an estimate of the s.7.11 contribution for residential development in the Eastern and Central catchments can be calculated using the s.7.11 contribution summaries below. The Catchment Map below shows the catchment boundaries.

Catchment Map(PDF, 779KB)  showing Eastern, Central and Western Catchment boundaries and suburbs 

Eastern Catchment Contribution Rates(PDF, 19KB)

Central Catchment Contribution Rates(PDF, 19KB)

Note: Development in the Western Catchment is subject to a s.7.12 levy (where the cost is greater than $100,000) in accordance with the Fairfield Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2023.

Note: the s.7.11 contribution amounts above have been subject to an CPI indexation rate of 139.7 (December Quarter 2024) and came into effect on 17 February 2025. 

Local Infrastructure Contributions Fee Estimator

Alternatively, to request a s.7.11 contribution quote for your development, or for more information please call Council’s Customer Service Team on 9725 0222.

As s.7.12 levies are based on a percentage of the proposed cost of development (as defined by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (clause 208)), quotes are generally not provided. However, the “Cost Estimate Report – Section 7.12 Levy Form” provides guidance on what development costs to include in the proposed cost of development calculation. This form can be found on Council's Forms and Fact Sheets page.