The Minister for Environment has proposed to extend the biodiversity certification of the Sydney Region Growth Centres State Environmental Planning Policy until 30 June 2026. This is per the repealed Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, Part 7 of Schedule 7, clause 20.
The certification is currently set to expire on 30 June 2025. The proposed short-term extension will allow for a comprehensive review of the Growth Centres Program including the certification, Growth Centres Environmental Planning Instruments and funding arrangements.
If made, the proposal will remain in effect until 30 June 2026. After this time updated arrangements are proposed to come into effect.
The order conferring the biodiversity certification of the Sydney Region Growth Centres State Environmental Planning Policy is available at Biodiversity certification orders.
For additional information on the Growth Centres, please visit Growth Centres Biodiversity Offset program webpage.
Have your say
The public is invited to make submissions relating to the proposed extension of the biodiversity certification. Submissions are open from 3 April 2025 to 3 May 2025.
You can provide a submission in any of the following ways:
- Email your submission to: [email protected]
- Use the form below.
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