NSW Budget 2018: Funding boost for roads, hospitals and police stations in western Sydney
UPGRADING infrastructure is one of the State Government’s top missions as part of the 2018 Budget, with major investments to revitalizing arterial roads and establishing world class hospital facilities in Sydney’s West.
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UPGRADING infrastructure is one of the State Government’s top missions as part of the 2018 Budget, with major investments to revitalizing arterial roads and establishing world class hospital facilities in Sydney’s West.
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today announced a $130 million commitment to the redevelopment of the M4 Motorway, which will see the vital transport link transformed into a ‘Smart Motorway’, using technology to “increase trip reliability and improve road safety”.
Roads Minister Melinda Pavey said the investment into smart motorway technology would help ease congestion at pinch points across the network.
$19 million was committed by the government for the Jane St and Mulgoa Rd upgrade in Penrith, as well as a separate $10.5 million upgrade for Mulgoa Rd between Blaikie Rd and the M4 Motorway.
The Government also announced a 10-year Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan which would see The Great Western Highway intersection upgraded at Glenbrook.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard locked in $94 million worth of funding for the continued redevelopment of Nepean Hospital, which will see an upgrade to Integrated Ambulatory Services and the carpark facilities.
The Government also made a further commitment to stage two plans for the hospital, with the entire project expected to cost approximately $550 million.
The minister also announced $90 million worth of funding to be rolled out this year for the stage one and two redevelopment of Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospital, a scheme expected to cost an estimated $659.2 million.
Meanwhile, redevelopment of Mount Druitt Police Station received a $14.5 million injection towards the completion of the $24.9 million project.
The redevelopment, which will see the station provided with new, state-of-the-art facilities, will also see new technology rolled out for the emergency services at the precinct “to keep residents safe”.
Police Minister Troy Grant said the multi-million dollar investment will boost NSW Police Force’s strong record of fighting crime and improving community safety.
“This budget will ensure Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has the flexibility and resources required to address and reduce crime,” Mr Grant said.