NSW Budget Highlights 2017-18 - Making It Happen

NSW Budget 2017-18 highlights

Regional NSW will receive record investment under the NSW Government’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, announced in today's 2017-18 budget.

The budget surplus of $2.7 billion forecast means a record $72.7 billion will be invested over four years into infrastructure.

Budget highlights include a record investment in schools, hospitals and health infrastructure, and financial support for first home buyers. A $100 annual Active Kids rebate will encourage parents to enrol their school-aged kids in community sport.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said NSW is the only state with all of strong surpluses, negative net debt, a growing net worth, a triple A rating, low unemployment and record investments in services and infrastructure.

“That is a testament to the hardworking men and women of NSW, and puts us in the enviable position of being able to build for today as well as for tomorrow, Mr Perrottet said.

Click here for Budget Papers NSW Government 2017-2018

What's in the 2017-18 NSW budget

Community services Early intervention initiatives will help vulnerable children and families, social housing tenants and people experiencing homelessness. More caseworkers will see more of the state's most at-risk children.

Education More than 120 new school and major upgrade projects are planned, regional schools will receive their wireless connectivity upgrades and support for TAFE will build a skilled workforce to meet the state’s needs.

Government services Service NSW will expand to 24 new centres in regional areas. Parklands, zoos and public galleries will receive funding for capital works, conservation work, sport, recreation and cultural experiences.

Health A record $21.7 billion will be spent on new hospitals, hospital upgrades and thousands more health professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives, paramedics, specialist mental health teams.

Police and Justice Law enforcement agencies will continue initiatives to reduce reoffending and specialist teams will combat radicalisation in prisons. New courtrooms will deliver a faster, more efficient justice system.

Roads Major upgrades to the state’s roads, including improved access and freight corridors will tackle congestion in our cities, support regional businesses and communities and help keep NSW roads safe.

Transport More public transport services, and new trains, buses and ferries will keep NSW moving. Planning and industry engagement will begin for the regional fleet of new diesel XPT trains.

Click here for Mapping The NSW Budget 2017-18

Editors Notes:

I clicked on the Mapping The NSW Budget typed in Post Code 2770 and in came up with 15 projects within Blacktown LGA. What I noticed  was 3 immediate places for funding Mount Druitt Police Station, NSW Fire and Rescue and Mount Druitt Hospital Redevelopment Stages 1-2. Commitment for the year approximately was over $110M.

I probably need to understand The Estimated Cost. If the Estimated cost is great than the commitment, this reflects a shortfall.

I would like to extend any  'Right of replies' from a Local NSW State Member, to The Hon. Edmond Atalla, MP for Mount Druitt and also Hon. Pru Car, MP for Londonderry:

Prison Bed Medium Term Program

Multiple locations

Delivery Agency:

Department of Justice

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,079,270,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$2,348,371,000

M4 Smart Motorway

Multiple LGAs | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$121,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

N.A.

Blacktown/ Mount Druitt Hospitals Redevelopment Stages 1 and 2

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$104,069,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$659,186,000

Riverstone Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 1 Amplification

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Sydney Water Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$53,273,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$113,168,000

Schofields Road Stage 3, Veron Road to Richmond Road via South Street

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$40,060,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$140,000,000

Quakers Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Renewal

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Sydney Water Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$17,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$298,211,000

Mount Druitt Police Station

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

NSW Police Force

Commitment for the 2017-18

Financial year:

$9,215,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$25,000,000

Blacktown Hospital Car Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,716,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$18,066,000

Blacktown Hospital Car Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,716,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$18,066,000

Eastern Creek Business Hub

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Western Sydney Parklands Trust

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,078,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$14,908,000

Development of Bungarribee Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Western Sydney Parklands Trust

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$4,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$22,815,000

Schofields Road Stage 2, Tallawong Road to Veron Road

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$3,859,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$135,000,000

Mount Druitt New Station

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Fire and Rescue NSW

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,987,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$3,087,000

Bandon Road Link, Windsor Road to Richmond Road (Planning)

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,140,000

Estimated Total Cost:

N.A.

Plant and Equipment Replacement

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Waste Assets Management Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$127,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$5,637,000

Environmental Systems

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Waste Assets Management Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$83,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$1,619,000