The NSW Government\u2019s $5 billion WestInvest program is securing the best quality of life for the people of Western Sydney \u2013 one of the youngest, fastest-growing and most diverse populations in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasurer Matt Kean today revealed more than $250 million for local councils, community groups and Western Sydney University in Parramatta to provide 16 transformational projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It brings the total WestInvest funding allocated so far to more than $3.45 billion, with more to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New parks and walking tracks, youth hubs, libraries, school upgrades and sporting precincts are some of the projects that will benefit a huge cross-section of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The once-in-a-generation city-changing enhancements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 About $1.8 billion from the $3 billion WestInvest NSW Government Allocation to deliver new and improved schools and critical road upgrades;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 More than $1.3 billion for councils and community groups to deliver 100 projects in Western Sydney through the $1.6 billion WestInvest Community Project Grants \u2013 Competitive Round, with more projects to be announced;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 More than $357 million for eligible councils to deliver 68 projects through the $400 million in Community Project Grants \u2013 Local Government Allocation, with projects still to be announced in Strathfield, The Hills and Hawkesbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Kean said WestInvest is securing a brighter future for Western and Southwestern Sydney families through transformative local infrastructure that will benefit residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThanks to the NSW Government\u2019s strong economic stewardship and successful WestConnex asset recycling program, we continue to deliver once-in-a-generation improvements to Sydney\u2019s west,\u201d Mr Kean said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday in Parramatta we are announcing a new state-of-the-art Indigenous Centre of Excellence, a huge boost to walking and cycling paths, new parks and a revamp of the 30-year-old Riverside Theatre.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Kean said the projects will deliver more open spaces and help connect communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are forging a new era for this great region that will continue to benefit from WestInvest projects for many decades,\u201d Mr Kean said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWestern Sydney is one of the most diverse and dynamic economic centres in Australia. WestInvest will support the region\u2019s growth and help spur local jobs to lift our State to even greater heights.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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