The Minns Labor Government is today investing more than $63 million in critical infrastructure like schools, roads and new emergency services across Western Sydney, better connecting housing growth with the infrastructure to support it.
The funding, delivered through the Western Sydney Growth Areas Special Infrastructure Contributions (SIC) program, will support critical infrastructure projects in the North and South-West Growth Areas.
The former Liberal Government pushed thousands of new homes into Western Sydney without building the roads, schools and other essential infrastructure that families need. After a decade of neglect, this funding will finally help close the gap.
Funded projects include local road upgrades, and land to support a new fire station as well:
- $10 million for land acquisition towards the Hambledon Road North Extension, Tallawong
- $5.6 million for construction of The Water Lane Road, Box Hill
- $20 million for land acquisition to support schools in the South West growth area
- $3.5 million for land acquisition towards a new Fire Station at Box Hill
- $9.5 million for land acquisition towards the Rickard Ingleburn Intersection Road Upgrade, Leppington
- $2.6 million for planning and design of Terry Road Upgrade, Box Hill
- $6 million for planning and design of Raby Road and Devonshire Road Extension, Leppington
- $6 million for planning and design of Windsor Road and Otago Street Signalised Intersection, Vineyard.
These projects will support around 125,000 new homes over the next 15 years and will be delivered by 30 June 2029 and are funded through developer contributions collected under the SIC program.
This funding is in addition to the government's track record investing in and delivering billions of dollars of infrastructure and services needed to support Western Sydney's growth and build stronger communities.
This is all part of the Minns Government's plan to build a better and fairer NSW with more homes and services, so young people, families and downsizers have somewhere to live in the communities they choose.
For more information about the Western Sydney Growth Areas Special Infrastructure Contributions program visit NSW Planning.
Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns said:
"Western Sydney is growing fast, and this government is making sure the infrastructure keeps up. We're not going to leave families waiting a decade for the basics like the former government-we're delivering these schools, hospitals, roads and public transport right now."
"We aren't just building the homes people need so that they can afford to continue to live in New South Wales, we're also building the critical infrastructure that communities need."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said:
"This funding will fast-track critical infrastructure needed to support housing supply some of Australia's fastest-growing regions."
"We're acting swifty to address housing supply and that also means investing in our communities to ensure they have essential infrastructure delivered along the way."
"Western Sydney is set to grow, and we're acting now to ensure new homes come with the roads, schools and essential services that our communities expect and deserve."
Acting Minister for Western Sydney, Courtney Houssos said:
"This $62.3 million will help deliver vital building blocks for these Western Sydney communities.
"For too long, Western Sydney has taken its fair share of housing, but the critical infrastructure has not been delivered alongside it.
"The Minns Government is funding infrastructure that the former Liberal-National Government failed to deliver for Western Sydney for over a decade."
Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:
"The Minns Government is committed to building a better NSW. By investing in our local schools, roads and emergency services, we're making sure the Riverstone community has fair access to critical infrastructure.
"As our community here in Western Sydney continues to expand, it is essential that the best possible infrastructure is delivered at the same rate.
Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty said:
"This is a welcome investment to plan, design and secure land for the infrastructure Leppington and the South West need.
"For too long, our community was forgotten when it came to the critical roads, schools and services needed to keep pace with rapid housing growth. This is another example of the Minns Labor Government ensuring our growing suburbs aren't just places to live, but places where families can thrive."
