Over the next 20 years the population of the Southeast and Tablelands is projected to rise by 44,300 extra people, with most demand coming from areas bordering the ACT.

The plan aimed to address the area's rising population and to create suitable housing, infrastructure.

As a result, future planning focused on increasing NSW ties with the ACT.

There is specific focus on the future of housing, transport infrastructure, water management, and environmental impact.

Expected demand for new housing in the Greater Capital will require 14,750 new homes, which equates to over half of the projected demand for new housing in the region.

These dwellings are expected to be built around Googong, South Jerra-bomberra, Yass, Mur- rumbateman and Parkwood.

The plan was announced by Planning Minister Rob Stokes, Parliamentary Secretary for Southern NSW Katrina Hodgkinson and the Member for Monaro John Barilaro outside the Queanbeyan information office this week.

Katrina Hodgkinson said about 70 per cent of the projected population increase will come within commuting distance of the ACT.

"So it's very important that we get our services right."

She said people's access to housing, health services, cross-border policing and education, was a key part of future planning.

Planning Minister Rob Stokes said it was important to recognise the interconnectedness between the ACT and the surrounding communities.

"Places like Queanbeyan where we are, Yass, Bungendore and the commuting opportunities recognising already that NSW provides more than 10% of the workforce in the ACT.

"The border is invisible for anyone that lives in this region, we're acknowledging that in this particular plan," he said.

"For a long time, the border has caused a lot of impediments to the way we deliver services," minister Stokes said.

An MOU (memorandum of understanding) was also signed between the ACT and NSW.

The plan is still in draft stage and community members are encouraged to have their say.