The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (Infrastructure SEPP) commenced on 1 January 2008 with the primary objective of supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects in NSW by introducing consistent and updated planning provisions while reducing red-tape.
Review of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 – Discussion Paper March 2010
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Australia
May 12 2010
Christine Covington, Louise Camenzuli and Julia Green
Australia
May 12 2010
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