05/06/2026
Phil Diversi attended the UDIA NSW Department Secretaries Luncheon last week, where NSW Planning Secretary Kiersten Fishburn and Premier's Department Secretary Simon Draper spoke on housing delivery, planning reform and the infrastructure needed to support NSW's growth pipeline.
A few key takeaways for anyone working in development and civil infrastructure:
- DPE is now factoring feasibility into rezoning decisions. A meaningful shift for project pipelines across Western Sydney.
- The Housing and Productivity Contribution framework is considered well-structured. It needs time to settle but the direction is clear.
- The SSDA pipeline is approaching 1,200, with more data centres in the mix. The demand for civil infrastructure delivery in growth corridors is not slowing down.
Diversi Consulting works across civil infrastructure, stormwater, earthworks and site civil design across Sydney and surrounding regions. If your project is moving forward, get in touch.