The Hon Catherine King MP
Investing in a better future for Western Sydney
The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Sydney which will cement its future as a hub for growth and a place of opportunity.
We are committing $1.9 billion towards 14 new projects and providing additional funding for two existing projects.
These projects will help underpin the fundamental shift of jobs and growth to Sydney’s west.
Our new investments include construction projects, as well as planning projects, to ensure we lay the ground work for a pipeline of future road investments, which are properly scoped, designed and costed.
Our investment will help deliver 14 new projects, including:
- Mamre Road Stage 2 Upgrade
- Elizabeth Drive - Priority Sections Upgrade
- Garfield Road East Upgrade
- Memorial Avenue Upgrade
- Appin Road – St Johns Road Intersection Upgrade
We will invest $147.5 million for planning for roads and rail across greater Western Sydney to ensure that road infrastructure can keep pace with a growing population.
We are also investing $20 million to partner with the NSW Government to expand the scope of the South West Sydney Rail Planning – Business Case to include consideration of extending the line to the Macarthur region.
Where the previous Morrison Government had a deluge of press releases with a drought of delivery, we are ensuring that projects can be completed and the benefits flow to communities We are already investing over $14 billion in Western Sydney, more than the previous Liberals and Nationals government.
The new investment takes that total to $17.3 billion.
There will be more to say at Budget time about further investments for NSW.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese:
“My Government is proud to support the people of Western Sydney and deliver the roads and rail lines they need and deserve.
“This is in addition to the new Western Sydney airport and the recently opened Moorebank Intermodal Precinct which will drive jobs and economic activity for Western Sydney.
“We are getting on with delivering a better future for all Australians, one made in Australia that builds economic opportunity and thriving communities.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“We are working for all Australians to deliver significant infrastructure that increases opportunities and connections, builds communities and improves safety.
“The hard work we undertook to clean up the mess in the infrastructure pipeline means there is room to ensure current projects can be delivered and plan for future projects.”
“I thank the NSW Government for working closely with us to ensure the delivery of these projects.”
Australian Government funding for new construction projects $ million
Mamre Road Stage 2 Upgrade 500
Elizabeth Drive - Priority Sections Upgrade 400
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 Motorway to Townson Road 260
Garfield Road East 220
Memorial Avenue Upgrade 123.3
Mulgoa Road Stage 2 Upgrade 115
Western Sydney Rapid Bus Infrastructure Upgrade 100
Appin Road - St Johns Road Intersection Upgrade 22.5
Total 1,740.8
Australian Government funding for new planning projects $ million
Cambridge Avenue Upgrade – Planning
Western Sydney Freight Line Stage 1 - Final Business Case
Western Sydney Roads Future Planning
Eastern Ring Road and Badgerys Creek Road South – Planning
Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 – Planning
Total 147.5
Additional Australian Government funding for existing projects $ million
Appin Road – Appin Road Corridor (Appin – Gilead Works) 50
South West Sydney Rail Planning – Business Case 20
Total 70