The Minns Labor Government has endorsed the first tranche of projects through the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA), marking a major milestone in supporting the delivery of high‑value private sector investment across the state.

A once beloved community asset, the White Bay Power Station Entertainment Hall has been locked away from public view for decades but following a restoration it will open its doors once again for Biennale of Sydney 2026.

A further 17 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

The Minns Labor Government is investing $270 million in local Wollongong and Port Kembla roads and transport links to strengthen the Illawarra as a critical economic gateway for New South Wales, supporting local jobs and unlocking future growth for the Illawarra. 

The Minns Labor Government is today unveiling a game-changing new precinct at Bays West – delivering up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes - directly above the new Bays West Metro Station currently under construction.

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to slash red tape and speed up assessment times with the second proclamation that enacts reforms introduced through the NSW Planning Systems Reform Act 2025 enabling fast-tracked pathways that could halve assessment times.

Work is powering ahead across Wollongong’s four new public preschools, as the Minns Labor Government continues delivering the largest expansion of public preschools in the state’s history.

Wollongong City Council’s vision for a connected West Dapto continues to take shape, with upgrade works to Fowlers Road between Fairwater Drive and Cleveland Road now complete.

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier and faster to deliver the infrastructure which supports housing growth with the release of the finalised Works-in-Kind (WIK) Guideline and Infrastructure Opportunity Plans (IOPs).

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled the designs of a new park at Kellyville and released the first $90 million of infrastructure grants from a $520 million investment in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts.