Category: NSW News

The NSW Government will take another crucial step towards dismantling organised crime with new powers and tougher penalties targeting money laundering and unexplained wealth.
 
The reforms represent the State’s toughest ever laws targeting organised crime and will see NSW introduce world-leading legislation targeting the use of dedicated encrypted communication devices by criminals to avoid law enforcement.
 
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the reforms were designed to strike organised crime networks at their financial base, stopping criminals from profiting from their actions and incapacitating them financially.
 
“Organised crime is all about drug supply and money – and to truly shut it down we need to shut down the flow of dollars that fuels it,” Mr Perrottet said.
 
“These reforms will better arm law enforcement with the powers they need to confiscate unexplained wealth and create new offences and tougher penalties for those seeking to launder money derived from criminal activity.
 
“Organised crime and the technologies that criminals use to operate are always changing and evolving, and these reforms will put our state in the strongest position to deal with these insidious crimes.”
 
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said these laws give police tough new powers to infiltrate organised criminal networks which increasingly rely on dedicated encrypted devices to avoid detection by law enforcement.
 
“We know these devices are being used to plan serious crimes like drugs and firearms smuggling, money laundering and even murder. These reforms will make it an offence to possess these kinds of devices and allow us to better target high-risk individuals from using them to orchestrate crime,” Mr Toole said.  
  
“Organised crime in this State is on notice. If you think you can hide the ill-gotten gains of crime, you are wrong. If you think you can avoid detection by using encrypted devices, you are wrong.”
 
The reforms announced today include:
 

• New powers to confiscate unlawfully acquired assets of major convicted drug traffickers
• Enhanced powers to target and confiscate unexplained wealth from criminal gangs
• Expanded powers to stop and search for unexplained wealth and more effectively investigate organised crime
• New prohibition orders to target high-risk individuals likely to use dedicated encrypted devices to avoid law enforcement

 
Acting Commissioner David Hudson said the reforms would significantly assist police in the fight against organised crime. 
 
“Organised criminal networks and the technologies they use to coordinate their illegal activities are forever evolving,” Acting Commissioner Hudson said. 
 
“These networks go to great lengths to hide from the eyes of law enforcement, but we intend to use every power possible to fully investigate those suspected of serious crimes and put a stop to their activity. 
 
“Today’s announcement will significantly increase our ability to target every element of these criminal networks – including the wealth and assets gained from their illegal activities – to keep the broader community safe.”
 
Legislation to underpin the new reforms will be introduced when NSW Parliament returns for the Spring session.

The Public Service Association has today slammed the NSW Government’s plan to hit striking workers with draconian fines, with the union emphasising that shooting the messengers won’t fix the state’s many problems.

Minister for Employee Relations Damien Tudehope today announced he would increase the maximum penalties for striking in response to the industrial unrest created by his government.

Public Service Association of NSW General Secretary, Stewart Little, said the government had created the problem by mismanaging public services and grabbing power from the independent Industrial Relations Commission.

“The state government created this situation when they snatched power from the independent Industrial Relations Commission, which has successfully managed industrial issues for decades,” Mr Little said.

“This government has mismanaged and underfunded public services. It has sacked and mistreated frontline workers. It’s spent a decade lighting a hundred separate bin fires across the state and now Damien Tudehope reckons he can bully frontline workers into staying silent about them.

“Public sector workers have a deep sense of public duty and they don’t strike lightly. They’ll only take industrial action when a government has mismanaged things to the point of crisis.

“If Damien Tudehope reckons he can shoot the messenger he’s mistaken.

“New South Wales is already one of only a few democracies on earth where workers get fined for exercising the human right to strike. The fact this government thinks it’s now appropriate to tighten the screws on workers speaks volumes.”

The NSW Government will deliver a record $2.9 billion investment into mental health services and support for people across the State as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said a significant amount of the funding would be spent on mental health initiatives to support the social and emotional wellbeing of New South Wales residents.

“No matter what challenges we face as a State, we will continue to support the mental health needs of the people of New South Wales now and well into the future,” Mr Perrottet said.

“This Budget will see us deliver universal aftercare for anyone in this State who attempts suicide, while investing for the first time in expanding the Headspace network across New South Wales.”

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the funding would improve vital services and ensure mental health support was more readily available for those who needed it.

“Mental health issues often appear after a crisis, and given what we have gone through as a community over the past couple of years, this support is more important than ever,” Mrs Taylor said.

“We are committed to investing in services across the spectrum of mental health, from acute services to wellbeing supports, to ensure the right service is available at the right time for individuals, families and communities across the State.”

Treasurer Matt Kean said the $2.9 billion announced today included the $130 million COVID-19 mental health recovery package announced in October 2021 and the $25 million flood recovery package, announced this year.

“We know that COVID-19 and some of the worst natural disasters we’ve ever seen have taken an enormous toll over the past few years, and we’re committed to providing all the support we can to those who need it,” Mr Kean said.

Key highlights of the 2022-23 Mental Health Budget include:
 

• $143.4 million across four years for Towards Zero Suicides, to fund suicide prevention initiatives. This continues the $87 million investment in 2019-20 to 2021-22
• $60.7 million over four years for Aftercare to support people who have attempted suicide or experienced suicidal crisis. This is on top of $9 million previously invested in a trial of Aftercare from 2019-20 to 2021-22
• $46.5 million over four years to substantially expand and enhance Headspace services, ensuring it can reach more young people across the State. This is on top of the $27.0 million previously invested in the service since July 2021
• $26.4 million over four years to establish Head to Health hubs that will see multidisciplinary teams operating a no-wrong-door approach to support for adults experiencing mental health challenges
• $17.9 million over four years for new child health and wellbeing community-based hubs for children to strengthen support for parents, improve intervention early in life and increase access to multidisciplinary care and Statewide Community Court Liaison Service for children aged up to 12 and their families
• $5.2 million over four years for non-government organisations to help new and expecting parents access mental health support and counselling
• $28.5 million over four years for Lifeline to boost crisis counselling services. This funding builds on $25.5 million already invested in supporting the vital service since 2018-19

The NSW Government’s investment in Aftercare, Headspace, Head to Health and the child and adolescent hubs will be jointly funded with the Commonwealth Government, bringing the total investment to $383 million.

Creating jobs, developing investment opportunities, delivering more support for young people and improving local services across regional New South Wales will be a key focus of a $1.6 billion package announced in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.
 
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $1.6 billion boost included a significant top-up for the Regional Growth Fund, which is generating jobs and economic growth and transforming everyday life in the regions through infrastructure upgrades and investment in key regional industries, emerging industry, tourism and events.
 
“The Regional Growth Fund has supported more than 2,700 projects to date that have created new jobs, provided economic stimulus and made our communities stronger,” Mr Toole said.
 
“The next phase of the Fund will help build on those foundations with new investment in every corner of our regions.”
 
This includes a top-up for Resources for Regions to drive infrastructure improvements for safer and more vibrant coal-mining communities, with additional funding for projects in communities with gas development.
 
The $1.6 billion package will also fund a new $130 million Critical Minerals Activation Fund, setting New South Wales up as a major investment destination for critical minerals mining and advanced manufacturing, enticing international business, creating future jobs and helping to grow regional industries.
 
A $59 million Regional Youth Package will ensure regional youth can thrive in their own communities and the addition of more Youth Community Coordinators will see more young people in flood-impacted areas supported through the recovery phase, with an additional $9 million to ensure the programs are well supported through the Office of Regional Youth.
 
Mr Toole said the $1.6 billion package underpinned the NSW Government’s record investment in regional communities to support families and build an even brighter future for regional New South Wales.
 
“COVID-19 has made residents envy the unique lifestyle and business opportunities on offer in regional New South Wales, with many choosing to leave the city and move to the regions in record numbers,” Mr Toole said
 
“As our regional communities continue to grow, we need to ensure we keep delivering the infrastructure and services to provide an even better quality of life in the regions.”
 
The $1.6 billion package will include:
 

• $1.3 billion for the next phase of the Regional Growth Fund
•  $145 million to establish the Regional Investment Activation Program to make regional NSW the location of choice for investors, enticing new private sector investment to unlock the potential of priority precincts and industries
• $130 million to help position New South Wales as the number-one investment destination for critical minerals mining and advanced manufacturing, supporting jobs in agricultural, health, and renewable technologies
• $59 million to continue the work of the Office for Regional Youth and the Regional Youth Taskforce, fund new Regional Youth Community Coordinators and deliver tailored initiatives to support young people in regional areas (taking the total amount committed to
• $87 million over four years)
• $3 million over three years for a Regional Media Capital Grants package to help breathe fresh life into regional news gathering and reporting

Leading members of NSW universities, industry and government have met at Western Sydney University to officially launch the Operational Network of Air Quality Impact Resources (OPENAIR) program.

The Launch event took place as part of a two-day workshop convening project participants from the NSW Government, NSW-based small businesses, five universities and 13 local government councils.

Matthew Riley, Director of Climate and Atmospheric Science from the Department of Planning and Environmentsaid the project would create a best practice methodology for different air quality issues local governments face in different communities across NSW.

“The primary objective is to develop informational resources that councils can use to solve their air quality issues. Eventually, this will result in an information hub enabling the data to be shared with the broader community. 

“TheDepartment is working with the participating LGAs and the researchers from across the NSSN member universities to implement low-cost sensors to provide additional localised air quality information to the public. We will also use the localised data collected under this program to supplement the data captured by the NSW air quality monitoring network.”

Professor Jason Prior from the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures said the collaborative approach to the OPENAIR project is key to its success. 

“Working with local councils and small businesses means that our research will consider their needs and experiences, ensuring that the resources we design will be truly useful to them.”

NSSN Co-Director Professor Benjamin Eggleton commended the project team noting the project demonstrates the value of collaboration between the universities, industry and government.

“The project is led by a multidisciplinary group of researchers from across the NSSN member universities, working together with councils and small businesses to develop repeatable best practices for using low-cost sensors to address various air quality issues, including bushfire smoke, coal dust monitoring and urban heat sensing.

“The project builds on the Network’s strong capability in air quality research, which has been built up since the early days of NSSN. We have seen a national shift in understanding the importance of air quality on health; with strong support from our university, government and industry partners, this project will make a significant inroad towards solving local air quality issues for each of the participating councils.”

OPENAIR is a $2.4 million air quality monitoring research and development program led by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) in collaboration with the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN). 

The program has received a $1.78 million contribution from NSW Government through the $45 million Smart Places Acceleration Program, which is part of the Digital Restart Fund.

Participating universities

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australian National University (ANU), University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the University of Western Sydney.

Participating councils

Hawkesbury Council, Lake Macquarie Council, Muswellbrook Council, Newcastle City Council, Northern Beaches Council, Orange Council, Parramatta City Council, Ryde Council, Sunshine Coast Council, Sutherland Council, Tweed Council, Wollondilly Council, Wollongong Council.

Declaration 

The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN), a consortium of eight leading universities across NSW and the ACT, is a not-for-profit innovation network that brings together universities, industry and government to translate world-class research into innovative smart sensing solutions that create value for NSW and beyond.

Netball NSW is delighted to announce that highly respected sports administrator Tracey Scott has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. 

An internal appointment, Scott is currently employed by Netball NSW (NNSW) as Executive General Manager of the NSW Swifts and has a fine track record across a range of sports at both Executive and Board levels.  

She takes over from interim CEO Andrew Jones who departs to take up the CEO role at Racing Victoria.

Before joining the Swifts, Scott previously held senior roles at Cricket Australia (CA) and Football Australia and also has a strong background in all aspects of the sporting pyramid having been a player, coach and administrator in various roles from the grassroots to the elite.

Growing up in regional Western Australia and having first-hand experience at the critical role sport plays in regional and metropolitan communities, Scott represented the State in hockey at U18 and U21 levels and later coached the game in the Victorian junior pathways and competitions, as well as being actively involved in her local hockey club. 

Scott has a Masters of Law (with a focus on sport) from Melbourne University and over a nine-year period served as a Director on the Boards of both Hockey Victoria and Hockey Australia. Most recently in 2021 she was invited as a Panel Member to the National Sports Tribunal.

In football she served as Deputy Commissioner of the A-Leagues, overseeing the delivery of professional Men’s and Women’s competitions and working closely with the clubs, broadcast partners and the Players Association.

During her time in football, she was selected as the Professional Game Representative to join FIFA’s inaugural Professional Women’s Football Taskforce, comprised of 10 representatives worldwide.

Prior to her time in football, Scott spent seven years with CA working primarily as their Senior Legal Counsel to support all facets of the business, but with a strong focus on broadcast, high-performance, participation and player relations.

Since joining the Swifts, Scott has overseen the successful delivery of the Premiers’ 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) campaign – the Club’s first full home-and-away season since 2019.

In 2022 the Swifts led the league with the highest average attendance of any SSN side and, despite a host of injury and COVID disruptions, only just missed out on a fourth consecutive Finals appearance by goal percentage.  

NNSW President Louise Sullivan congratulated Scott on her appointment.

“On behalf of the Board I would like to congratulate Tracey on her elevation to our Chief Executive Officer role after a rigorous and thorough recruitment process,” Sullivan said.

“Tracey comes from a small country town and possesses a genuine understanding of the struggles faced by regional athletes aspiring to play at state level and be provided with access to sporting opportunities.

“Both her life and professional experiences have given her a unique insight into how sport works at both ends, and that is a real asset for us.

“Tracey has been quick to make her mark on the organisation since taking over at the NSW Swifts and really impressed us with her vision for the game at both elite and grassroots levels.

“Her time at the Swifts has given her a real overview into how our high-performance systems work, while events such as the recent Senior State Titles have demonstrated to her how vast the game’s reach is.

“Importantly, only cricket and football have grassroots numbers that compare to netball’s, and Tracey has a wealth of experience in those codes.

“While the game’s national body is facing a number of well publicised challenges, NNSW is in a strong position and the Board is excited to work with Tracey to continue the advancement of our game in all areas.

“On behalf of the Board I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Andrew for his contribution over the past three months. His expertise has been invaluable and we wish him all the best in his new role at Racing Victoria.”

Scott is both honoured and excited by her elevation.

“Since joining the wider NNSW family via the Swifts I have seen first-hand the amazing people involved in the game, and the delivery of a world-class product,” she said.

“Both the NSW Swifts and GIANTS boast some of the best athletes in the world and the netball high-performance system is head and shoulders the clear leader for women in Australian sport, if not world sport.

“None of that is possible, however, without the community game which remains our backbone and key foundation. I feel netball has only scratched the surface of its potential and I am excited for what is ahead for the game.

“The good news is all the ingredients are there and, after two years of COVID disruption, we have so much promise ahead. I cannot wait to work together with our entire netball family to bring to life the next phase of evolution for netball in NSW.”

More people than ever before will be supported to get a first job, a new job or a better job thanks to a record $2.8 billion recurrent investment in skills and training through the 2022-23 NSW Budget.
 
As part of the landmark investment, the NSW Government is delivering a record $2.0 billion recurrent investment in TAFE NSW – Australia’s largest training provider.
 
Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said in addition, TAFE NSW will also receive a $318.9 million capital investment to upgrade teaching equipment, facilities and digital infrastructure, taking the total capital spend on TAFE NSW to $792.2 million since 2020-21.
 
“This Budget cements the golden era of investment in skills and training in NSW, delivering more opportunities than ever before to help people get the skills they need for the jobs they want,” Mr Henskens said.
 
“This unprecedented investment will accelerate the skills-led recovery, which has already delivered hundreds-of-thousands of fee-free training places and contributed to low unemployment rates.”
 
“NSW continues to lead the nation in creating a pipeline of skilled workers for the future and this Budget invests in everything from employment pathways for young people through to cutting-edge training in new and emerging industries.”
 
“The Budget also doubles down on the importance of TAFE NSW to our economy, delivering a record recurrent budget for the nation’s largest training provider, while investing more in capital funding in TAFE NSW than ever before.”
 
The NSW Government will invest $82.7 million over four years to deliver fee-free apprenticeships, traineeships and priority qualifications for people across NSW, with a particular focus on industries experiencing high demand for skilled workers.
 
The Budget will also provide $25.1 million for the statewide expansion of Careers NSW, to enable people in every part of the state to access free career guidance and expert advice to help them get the job they want.
 
Highlights of the NSW Government’s investment in TAFE NSW include $108.5 million in recurrent expenses over four years for the two new Institutes of Applied Technology at Kingswood and Meadowbank.
 
In Northern NSW, TAFE NSW Kingscliff will receive $32.7 million in capital funding to significantly expand course offerings in critical local industries such as healthcare and electrotechnology, while TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour will receive a $29.6 million upgrade.

The NSW Government has announced a $5.5 billion investment for the NSW Police Force to ensure police have even more resources to drive down crime and keep our communities safe.
 
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the 2022-23 NSW Budget included a record $434 million of capital expenditure for new and upgraded police stations, buildings and training facilities across the State.
 
“The NSW Government is committed to providing our 22,000 sworn police officers and staff with world-class infrastructure and equipment to ensure they have all the tools they need to stay ahead of the game when it comes to tackling crime,” Mr Toole said.
 
Specifically, the record $434 million capital expenditure will include:
 

• New police stations in Blayney, Byron Bay and Port Macquarie
• $54.3 million for the continued upgrade of the Goulburn Police Academy including new technology and training facilities, building refurbishments, driver training and Critical Incident Response Training facilities upgrade
• A multipurpose Active Armed Offender Training facility in Dapto and the fit-out of metropolitan Active Armed Offender Training facilities
• Upgrades to the NSW Police Firearms Registry in the Tweed Heads area

 
In addition, $95.9 million has been allocated for the additional 550 police officers who will join the front line during 2022-23, as part of the NSW Government’s $583 million commitment to recruit 1,500 police over four years.
 
Other NSW Police Force funding commitments include:
 

• $96.3 million over five years for fully integrated digital devices that increase connectivity between police vehicles and command posts, and to introduce automatic activation of body-worn video when Glock pistols and tasers are used
• $3.8 million to provide a permanent armoured-vehicle capability in four targeted regional locations in NSW and provision of an additional motorcade armoured vehicle
• $18.6 million over four years for the replacement of various specialised vehicles allocated to a broad range of commands, including Forensic Command Vehicles, Search and Rescue Vehicles, and Operational Support Vehicles
• $16.6 million over five years for specialist vehicles to contain and transport individuals in custody 
• $48.7 million over four years to establish an ongoing training program for major Information and Communications Technology infrastructure

 
Mr Toole said the Budget also included funding for an Integrated Biometric Platform that would enhance the systems police use to create profiles of offenders.
 
“Streamlining the process for key evidence such as DNA, fingerprints and photographs will drastically improve the capabilities of police to identify offenders involved in serious crimes,” Mr Toole said.
 
Acting Commissioner David Hudson welcomed today’s Budget announcement, saying it was a much-needed boost that would continue to modernise the police force.
 
“We’re training hundreds of new police officers every year who are committed to keeping communities safe, often putting themselves in harm’s way to protect others,” Acting Commissioner Hudson said.
 
“Simply put, they wouldn’t be able to do their jobs safely and efficiently without specialist equipment and technology.
 
“The funding announced today will significantly improve the capability of our general duties and specialist police officers resulting in improved community safety across the State.”

$400 million will be invested over the next four years in Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), bringing the NSW Government’s investment in emergency services in 2022-23 to more than $4.2 billion to make communities safer and stronger.
 
Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said funding emergency services was critical to protect communities from natural disasters.
 
“Our volunteer and paid first responders are on the front line of emergencies, standing between danger and the community to keep people safe,” Ms Cooke said.
 
“They have been confronted with every challenge imaginable in recent months and years, whether it’s bush fires, a global pandemic, floods or storms.
 
“This Budget will help them continue their life-saving work with the equipment, resources and facilities that they need, and deserve, to protect communities across NSW.
 
“As severe weather events increase it is important, now more than ever, to make sure our emergency services like FRNSW, RFS and SES are better-prepared for the challenges of natural disasters that lie ahead.
 
“Today’s record Budget supports our emergency services to build resilience by completing the majority of funding in response to the Bushfire Inquiry and pledging the biggest-ever single investment in the SES.”
 
The 2022-23 NSW Budget includes:

• $1.4 billion for Resilience NSW for previously announced programs in response to the February and March 2022 storms and floods, with this funding to be provided to various Government agencies.
• $200.3 million for existing disaster recovery programs.
• $191 million for the RFS in response to the Bushfire Inquiry, including:
  • $105.6 million to replace or retrofit fire trucks;
  • $75.4 million to expand the number of mitigation crews; and
  • $10 million to enhance strategic fire trails.
• $132.7 million for the SES, including:
  • $58.7 million to upgrade 18 critical priority unit facilities;
  • $43 million to create two new zones;
  • $11.7 million to establish Zone Headquarters in the two new zones with Level 3 Incident Control Centre capabilities;
  • $18 million to upgrade existing Zone Headquarters to Level 3 Incident Control Centres; and
  • $1.3 million to develop a Facility Strategy and complete further detailed business cases to address the remainder of the recommendations from the independent review into the 2021 flood event.
• $56.5 million for the RFS to construct six fire control centres.
• $30 million for FRNSW, including:
  • $21 million over four years to undertake capital works that will address minimum gender-separation provisions, equipment-cleaning facilities and contamination management; and
  • $9 million to complete the recommendations of the Bushfire Inquiry by acquiring 16 firefighting tankers.

The NSW Government is committing $700 million for construction and improvement to Western Sydney’s road network, including major projects such as the Western Harbour Tunnel.

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the 2022-23 NSW Budget investment would build upon the Government’s commitment to deliver transformative developments while upgrading existing infrastructure.

“The funding delivered today is all about investing in local communities, creating thousands of local jobs and delivering projects that will improve the daily lives of motorists,” Mrs Ward said.

“Western Sydney is the heart of the NSW economy. We are investing to provide safer more reliable trips and cutting journey times to enable people to spend less time in the daily commute and more time with loved ones.

“One of the first actions of this government was to improve how Western Sydney is connected through WestConnex. This budget is about connecting motorists to our major roads with $614 million over next four years in State and Commonwealth funding for the Mulgoa Road upgrade.”

The Government’s commitment to Western Sydney includes:

• $866 million in capital expenditure ($1.2 billion over four years) to continue construction of the WestConnex Motorway, including delivery of the final stages of the project, the M4-M5 Link Tunnels and Rozelle Interchange by 2023
• $206 million in capital expenditure ($1.2 billion over four years) for NSW and Commonwealth Government-funded road upgrades to support the Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, including The Northern Road between Narellan and Penrith, and the M12 Motorway
• $31 million ($614 million over four years) of State and Commonwealth government funding for the Mulgoa Rd Upgrade Stages 1, 2, 5A and 5B
• $2.6 million ($223 million over four years) of State and Commonwealth Government funding for M5 Motorway – Moorebank Avenue – Hume Highway Intersection Upgrade
• $10 million ($50 million over three years) of State and Commonwealth Government funding for Richmond Road Stage 1 – Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road, Marsden Park

Mrs Ward said this year’s Budget included key investments in roads right across Greater Sydney.

“The ultimate goal of our roads infrastructure program is to make it easier for people to move around the network safely and in as little time as possible,” Mrs Ward said.

“This budget is about looking at the other projects that are required across Sydney, making it easier for motorists to get to and from work and ensuring parents have more time to get their kids to sport on the weekend.”

Additional infrastructure commitments for wider Sydney include:

• $1.5 billion in capital expenditure ($3.7 billion over four years) to continue construction of the Sydney Gateway project and M6 Stage 1 Extension
•  $557 million ($4.1 billion over four years) to progress the Western Harbour Tunnel
• $116 million in capital expenditure ($357 million over four years) for pinch points
• $79 million in capital expenditure ($243 million over four years) to continue planning the duplication of Heathcote Road between The Avenue and Princes Highway, start construction between Infantry Parade and The Avenue, and start early works for Woronora River Bridge
• $17 million ($108 million over four years) for the construction of Henry Lawson Drive widening between Tower Road, Georges Hall and Auld Avenue, Milperra (Stage 1A) to double capacity and reduce congestion and continue development of Stage 1B between Keys Parade and the M5 Motorway
• $12 million ($124 million over four years) for the Epping Station Bridge Widening
• $25 million ($340 million over four years) for the Mona Vale Road West Project
• $40 million ($150 million over three years) for Wakehurst Parkway
• $30 million ($144 million over four years) for King Georges Road Stage 1 and 2a
• $74 million ($243 million over three years) for Prospect Highway, Reservoir Road to St Martins Crescent widening
• $4 million ($32 million over three years) for the Jervis Bay Road Intersection (State and Commonwealth funded)