The Government will accelerate upgrade funding for five train stations under the Transport Access Program (TAP), taking the NSW Government\u2019s total investment to more than $2.2 billion since 2011.
\nMinister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance today announced an additional $112 million as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget for the upgrades and a further $80 million to progress future upgrades. This adds to the existing $885 million that was committed over four years in last year\u2019s Budget.
\n\u201cThe projects funded include upgrades at Doonside, Turrella, Killara, Junee and Cootamundra which will create around 400 jobs. On top of that,\u00a0Moss Vale and Tuggerah stations will also see planning commence,\u201d Mr\u00a0Constance said.
\n\u201cThe NSW Government is making public transport accessible for every single commuter in this state.
\n\u201cThrough TAP we\u2019ve now delivered or begun work on more than 470 improvements to train stations, ferry wharves, car parks, interchanges and bike sheds.\u201d
\nTreasurer Dominic Perrottet said every dollar spent on upgrading the transport network would deliver better outcomes for commuters while also creating jobs.
\n\u201cInvesting in job-creating infrastructure projects like station upgrades will be a key focus in this year\u2019s Budget,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\n\u201cWe are continuing to invest record amounts in our public transport system because we know it makes a real difference in people\u2019s everyday lives while crucially boosting jobs when we need it most.\u201d
\nMore than 70 stations have been upgraded through the Transport Access program since it began in 2011. Almost 90 per cent of customer journeys now begin from accessible locations.
\n\u201cThe funding not only means more commuters will benefit from lifts, ramps, footbridges and increased safety, but hundreds of people will be employed across engineering, construction and administration roles to bring the planned upgrades to life,\u201d Mr Constance said.
\n\u201cWe won\u2019t stop until every single station across NSW, both in metropolitan and regional areas, is accessible for everyone.\u201d
\nMinister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government is committed to delivering safe, modern and accessible transport infrastructure across the state.
\n\u201cWe need to ensure everyone, including commuters in our regions, has the option to use public transport.
\n\u201cThese upgrades will make public transport available to some of our more vulnerable community members and can make the world of difference to their quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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