New development on the former Pilgrims site at Cronulla. Picture by Murray Trembath

Developers are expected to contribute an extra $3.2 million a year towards community infrastructure in Sutherland Shire under an updated contributions scheme.

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The present framework generates about $12 million a year in revenue.

The council also holds about $80 million in restricted funds from current and historical contributions plans, which it is seeking state government approval to spend across the shire instead of in the areas in which they were levied.

An updated Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan was adopted by the council on Monday June 22.

Minor amendments were made to the draft plan following community consultation.

The revised scheme will see uniform shirewide contribution rates for all new residential development resulting in a net increase in population.

Previously, different contributions were levied on development in eight centre precincts - Cronulla, Caringbah, Sylvania, Miranda, Gymea, Sutherland/Kirrawee, Jannali and Engadine.

Contributions will continue to apply to non-residential development with a development cost exceeding $100,000.

"A consistent approach means Council expects to raise an extra $3.2 million each year for community infrastructure such as upgraded parks, improved road and pathway networks and enhanced town centre streetscapes," the council said when seeking feedback.

"Instead of separate funding pools for our eight major town centres, all contributions will go into one Shire-wide fund. This gives Council a greater ability to deliver regionally significant infrastructure, such as upgrades to community facilities and leisure centres.

"Additional forms of not-for-profit housing will be exempt, such as group homes and disability accommodation, making it easier to build new homes for the most vulnerable members of our community.

"The plan includes a refreshed 15-year works schedule funded by development contributions."

Mayor Jack Boyd said the updated scheme was "a vital and long-overdue step in keeping pace with the evolving face of development across Sutherland Shire."

"The updated plan responds to significant changes in population growth, housing trends and community expectations," he said.

A report by council staff said 12 submissions were received during the public exhibition period of the draft plan.

Six submissions were supportive, five raised objections, and one was neutral.

The report said "five submissions raised concerns in respect to a perceived lack of projects pertaining to managing increased traffic and parking issues resulting from projected residential growth, and provision of active transport and pedestrian links".

The council's response was the updated plan included about $37.6 million in traffic and transport projects, such as intersection upgrades, traffic calming, shared paths, and mobility parking.

However, new off-street parking would not be provided due to its high cost and the need for additional land acquisition.