Sydney Uni challenges $80k council fee for $5.6m kitchen renovation
City of Sydney councillors deferred the application by the University of Sydney to the office of the NSW planning minister on Wednesday evening over the $80,470 dispute.
The University of Sydney is contesting an $80,470 affordable housing contribution to the City of Sydney Council for a $5.6 million renovation project. The council contends that the university's $5.6 million redevelopment, which includes constructing a new kitchen at a student accommodation, should be subject to the charge. The proposal has been forwarded to NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully for review.
USYD has refused to pay the fee, arguing that the development is focused on renovating and enhancing existing student accommodation, rather than adding new beds. This refusal has led to the application being referred to the NSW government for consideration. The university maintains its commitment to providing affordable student housing and emphasizes that the proposed works are aimed at improving existing Abercrombie student accommodation, not creating additional housing supply.
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