BUSTING CONGESTION IN WESTERN SYDNEY

A re-elected Morrison Government will invest an additional $167.5 million into Western Sydney, supercharging congestion busting projects to get residents out of traffic.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the funds would be spent improving Dunheved Road in Penrith, and providing more spaces at seven car parks for regular train users.

 

Mr Morrison said only the Liberals and Nationals have a long-term plan for investment in Western Sydney, which would make it a better place to live, work and play.

 

“This is about taking Western Sydney from being just about growth, to an even better place to live and get around,” the Prime Minister said.

 

“Whether it's the new airport, the North South Rail Link, or our congestion-busting road projects, we are working hard and in partnership with the Berejiklian Government to support a major transformation of this great city.

 

“We don’t want the people of Western Sydney to be stuck in traffic when they could be at home with their family or getting paid at work.

 

“But a record investment in infrastructure can only be delivered when you have a stronger economy and with a Budget that is in surplus.

“The only way Bill Shorten and Labor will be able to pay for new road and rail projects in Western Sydney is by placing at least $387 billion in new and higher taxes on the hardworking residents of suburbs like Penrith, Parramatta and Lakemba.”

The Morrison Government’s $167.5 million investment includes:

 

 

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge said the projects were part of the Coalition’s record $100 billion investment in infrastructure across the country.

“The Coalition’s $5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport started the infrastructure transformation across the region,” Minister Tudge said.

“We have also committed $3.5 billion to rail infrastructure that will be up and running the day the airport starts operating. All of this means jobs for the people of Western Sydney and our infrastructure plan will get everyone home sooner and safer each day.

 

“People have been crying out for commuter car parks and these seven new commuter car parks will take up to 3,000 cars off the road. It is a transport strategy that is smart and clear and will make a tangible effect.”

The new funding builds on the Morrison Government’s track record of delivering for Western Sydney, including: