Progress on the $11 billion Western Sydney City Deal has continued to reach significant milestones, with the program helping to generate local jobs and deliver critical infrastructure that will enhance the sustainability and liveability of the region.
The 2021 Western Sydney City Deal Annual Report released today highlights the achievements to date under the 20-year program - a joint undertaking of the Commonwealth Government, New South Wales Government and eight local governments to improve the prosperity, sustainability and liveability of Western Sydney.
Highlights in the third year of the City Deal include:
- Early works construction commenced on the new $11 billion Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport rail line;
- Development of a new training model with TAFE for advanced industries in the Aerotropolis;
- Preparation of a five-year digital action plan which will see the Western Parkland City become Australia's first digitally enabled smart city;
- Delivery of the first community infrastructure projects funded under the $210 million Western Parkland City Liveability Program;
- Finalising the best practice engineering design standards for housing, which simplify the development application process and reduce costs to homebuyers; and
- The completion of a strategic business case for the South West Sydney Community and Justice Precinct.
The Western Sydney City Deal Annual Report 2020-2021 is available at www.infrastructure.gov.au/cities/city-deals/western-sydney/.
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