SIC (Special Infrastructure Contribution)
What an SIC is in NSW: a state-government levy on development in designated growth areas, disclosed on the Section 10.7 planning certificate. Affects project cost.
Ask Chalkline about this →A Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) is a state-government levy charged on development in designated growth areas in NSW under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). Unlike section 7.11 contributions (which fund local council infrastructure), SICs fund major state infrastructure such as roads, transport, water and sewer trunk works, needed to support large-scale residential development. SIC areas are declared by Ministerial Order and typically cover greenfield release areas in the Greater Sydney region and major urban renewal precincts.
Whether a site is subject to a SIC is disclosed on the Section 10.7 planning certificate. For builders and developers working in growth corridors, SIC amounts can be substantial (often tens of thousands of dollars per dwelling) and must be paid before an occupation certificate is issued. Check the applicable SIC Ministerial Order via the NSW Planning Portal for the current rate before pricing a job in a SIC area.
Also known as: Special Infrastructure Contribution, SIC, special infrastructure levy.
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Last updated: 2026-05-08. Verified: 2026-05-08.