What is a Development Contributions Plan (DCP)?

A Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is a mechanism for funding basic and essential local infrastructure required by a new community. The Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) provides the strategic justification for the DCP items.

The DCP is necessary to deliver all the infrastructure items required within the Shepparton South East PSP area. Specifically, the DCP covers the cost of land acquisition and/or construction for basic and essential drainage assets, intersections, community facilities and active recreation facilities.

When land is developed within the precinct, the Shepparton South East DCP will ensure the appropriate financial contribution is paid in line with the cost of delivering essential infrastructure to serve the area. There is no obligation for landowners in the precinct, or people outside the precinct, to pay these contributions until such time as landowners choose to develop their land.