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Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Urban Taskforce | Media Releases
Sydney’s increased population growth needs a diversity of housing
12 September 2016
The announcement by NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, that Sydney’s population is growing faster than expected means a diversity of housing types is needed, says the Urban Taskforce.
New Bayside Council ideal structure to drive growth
09 September 2016
The announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Paul Toole that Rockdale and Botany Bay councils will be amalgamated into the Bayside Council opens the potential for more growth around Botany Bay, says the Urban Taskforce.
NSW housing approvals hit new high
30 August 2016
Monthly housing approvals for July 2016 for NSW have hit an all-time high with 6,545 approvals, says the Urban Taskforce.
Rezoning changes could slow down housing production
30 August 2016
The announcement today by the NSW Minister for Planning that significant changes to the current land rezoning process will commence on 1 September 2016, has left the development industry confused, says the Urban Taskforce.
Construction work tapering off in NSW
24 August 2016
The latest results from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for construction work done in NSW show that after a continuous rise since 2012 the amount of construction is tapering off, says the Urban Taskforce.
Job focus on gazelle companies - a leap forward
19 August 2016
The announcement by the NSW Government that it will financially help fast growing, small-to-medium gazelle companies along with other jobs support is a welcome initiative, says the Urban Taskforce.
Sydney Lord Mayor candidates must promote state and local issues
17 August 2016
The candidates for the position of Lord Mayor of Sydney must champion all of the city including state government projects, says the Urban Taskforce.
Parramatta working group to explore solar access issues to the city centre
17 August 2016
The establishment of a working group to explore solar access issues for the centre of Parramatta and their impact on future development demonstrates positive support by all levels of government for private investment and is good news for Parramatta, says the Urban Taskforce.
Interest rate drop good for driving Sydney’s housing supply
02 August 2016
The drop in the official interest rate by the Reserve Bank to 1.5 percent will act as a stimulus for more housing through investors and first home buyers as repayments on loans are reduced, says the Urban Taskforce.
