The NSW Opposition has slammed the Minns and Albanese Labor Governments for turning their backs on NSW and cutting major infrastructure projects that would improve safety and productivity.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman said Chris Minns has failed to stand up to Anthony Albanese and the Federal Labor Government, who have taken the axe to a swathe of significant projects.
\u201cChris Minns must now confirm that his Government will find a way to fund these key projects,\u201d Mr Speakman said.
Leader of the NSW Nationals Dugald Saunders said the regions will be hit hard by the cancellation of crucial projects like the upgrade to the Great Western Highway from Katoomba to Lithgow.
\u201cThe decision to axe this project, that would better connect Sydney with Western NSW, sends a very strong message to the regions,\u201d Mr Saunders said.
\u201cIt is abundantly clear that our bush communities are not a priority for the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, and as a result our important legacy infrastructure projects will come to a sudden stop and thousands of regional jobs will be lost.\u201d
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Natalie Ward said \u201cWestern Sydney commuters will be outraged that funding for two of their key road upgrades has been cut, placing a question mark on the future of Mulgoa Road Stage 2 and the M7-M12 Interchange\u201d.
\u201cThese cuts mean more congestion, less productivity and more pain for commuters and businesses. It\u2019s clear that Chris Minns has turned his back on Western Sydney after promising to invest in transport infrastructure.\u201d
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the move will impact residents, tourists and businesses.
\u201cThese significant upgrades are needed to provide a safer and more reliable journey for the thousands of residents, commuters and freight operators, including those who travel between Sydney and the Central West every single day,\u201d Mr Farraway said.
\u201cThis decision is also going to significantly impact the ability to move goods and products out of the regions by road, which will not only make things more difficult but cause safety issues as well.\u201d
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