The Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will support major investment projects in New South Wales (NSW) by cutting red tape and coordinating actions across government.
The NSW Government published the EOI criteria earlier this month so businesses and investors could familiarise themselves with the IDA’s objectives and eligibility.
It’s now time for the private sector to submit their projects.
The EOI round will be open for four weeks, closing on Monday 27 October. The timing of future EOI rounds will be communicated in due course.
Projects that are endorsed by the IDA will receive specialist government support for their major investments in NSW, including from a dedicated planning assessments team within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and from a multi-agency Investment Taskforce based in the Premier’s Department.
Businesses and investors can submit their EOIs at Investment Delivery Authority.
As the new front door to major investment, the IDA will break down barriers to large-scale private investment in NSW, by cutting red tape, coordinating across government and encouraging large projects across the state.
The IDA, modelled off the successful Housing Delivery Authority, is expected to assist around 30 large projects per year, bringing forward up to $50 billion (USD 33 billion) of investment into NSW – boosting innovation, jobs and productivity.
The EOI process is open internationally and comes just weeks after the NSW Treasurer took part in the National Economic Reform Roundtable, where boosting investment and confidence in the business sector was identified as a key factor in driving productivity.
Eligibility criteria for the IDA include:
- A major project must be valued at $1 billion or more, be primarily non-residential, and related to data centres and technology, renewable energy and energy security
- Applicants must demonstrate a capability to commence development quickly, and
- Identify where government can play a role in resolving barriers
Future EOI rounds will be expanded across other industries.
Projects recommended by the IDA will receive fast-track approvals for key initiatives, and support from a dedicated planning assessment team and multi-agency Investment Taskforce based in the Premier’s Department.
The Investment Delivery Authority was announced in the 2025-26 NSW Budget with $17.7 million to support its work to drive investment, innovation and growth.
Comprised of the Secretary of the Premier’s Department, the Treasury Secretary, the Secretary of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and the Chief Executive of Infrastructure NSW, the IDA will make recommendations to the Treasurer, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Minister for Industry and Trade.
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