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Section 94 Development Plans

Section 94 refers to developer contributions under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Section 94 enables Councils to require a contribution from developers towards the provision, extension or augmentation of public amenities and services that will, or are likely to be required as a consequence of development in the area, or that have been provided in anticipation of or to facilitate such development.

Each Section 94 Development Contributions Plan is structured to:

1. ensure an adequate level of public infrastructure is provided as development occurs;
2. enable the Council to recoup funds which it has spent in the provision of public facilities in anticipation of likely future development;
3. ensure that the existing community is not burdened by the provision of public facilities required as a result of future development; and
4. provide a comprehensive strategy for the assessment, collection, expenditure,accounting and review of development contributions on an equitable basis.

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