Our plan for Western Sydney

Our plan for Western Sydney

Foreword

Western Sydney is the future of New South Wales. Around one-third of the population of New South Wales now lives in Western Sydney.

This vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing region needs to be supported by the schools, transport, infrastructure and services that will enable it to thrive.

This Budget builds on what the Government has already delivered in Western Sydney.

This Government is rebuilding essential services and securing future economic growth and prosperity for this region.

We are investing in and delivering billions of dollars of infrastructure and services
needed to support Western Sydney’s growth and build stronger communities.

This Budget invests:

  • $10.8 billion over four years for the Sydney Metro West – connecting Greater Parramatta with the Sydney CBD
  • $5.5 billion over four years for Western Sydney roads
  • $3.9 billion over four years to maintain, upgrade and build new schools across Western Sydney
  • $3.4 billion over four years in health infrastructure for Western Sydney, including Rouse Hill Hospital, the first major adult hospital built in Western Sydney in over 40 years
  • $801.4 million over four years for the City to South West Metro to deliver the final stage of an extension of the M1 Line, transforming a 130 year-old former T3 Bankstown line into a modern metro between Sydenham and Bankstown.

This Budget also continues the work of getting the Aerotropolis back on track after a decade of inaction and underinvestment.

The NSW Government and Australian Government have invested over $25.0 billion in infrastructure projects in the Aerotropolis including:

  • $3.6 billion over four years for the Western Sydney Airport Metro
  • more than $2.0 billion for the toll-free M12 Motorway
  • $950.0 million in the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade between Liverpool and the new Western Sydney International Airport, taking the total investment to $1.0 billion.

We look forward to seeing Western Sydney, the region we both grew up in, continue to grow and thrive.

The Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC NSW Treasurer

The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC
NSW Treasurer

The Hon Prue Car MP

The Hon Prue Car MP
Deputy Premier of New South Wales
Minister for Education and Early Learning
Minister for Western Sydney

Western Sydney snapshot

Continuing to deliver infrastructure for Western Sydney

A map showing the infrastructure projects continuing to be delivered for Western Sydney, including; hospitals, schools, metro, a museum, roads, toll relief, bus services, Western Sydney International Airport and Penrith Beach

Western Sydney is a youthful, vibrant and diverse region, and the engine room of New South Wales.

Around 2.8 million people and 472,210 households with children live across the 13 Local Government Areas of Western Sydney, representing 33 per cent of the population of New South Wales.

Western Sydney businesses account for approximately 30.1 per cent of all small businesses in New South Wales. Western Sydney is home to around 32.7 per cent of the State’s workforce, and more than 30 per cent of NSW public sector employees work in Western Sydney.

While population has grown rapidly in Western Sydney, for too long investment in infrastructure and essential services did not keep pace with this region’s growth.

This is why the NSW Government has delivered significant investments in Western Sydney’s future, including rebuilding public education and delivering better hospitals, roads and public transport to support this region’s growth. This includes opening Melonba Public and High School, Wentworth Point High School, and commencing construction on Miller Preschool, Blackett Preschool and Cabramatta West Preschool.

 

 
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2.8 million
Western Sydney residents
 
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23%
of the Gross State Product of New South Wales
 
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33%
of New South Wales’ population is living in Western Sydney
 
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32.7%

of New South Wales’ workforce lives in Western Sydney

 
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45.7%

of people in Western Sydney speak a language other than English at home

 
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30.1%

of New South Wales’ small businesses are in Western Sydney

 
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19.6%

people who identify as First Nations in New South Wales live in Western Sydney

 
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36.5%

of New South Wales’ households with children live in Western Sydney

Investing to support Western Sydney’s growth

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Wentworthville

 
$10.4 billion
in additional funding under the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
 
$5.5 billion
over four years to upgrade Western Sydney Roads
 
$3.9 billion
over four years in funding for public schools in Western Sydney
 
$3.4 billion
over four years for new and upgraded hospitals in Western Sydney

1. Investing to support Western Sydney’s growth

Delivering improved housing and liveable communities in Western Sydney

A faster planning system

The NSW Government is committed to creating well-designed, liveable and thriving communities in Western Sydney. The Government is aligning the delivery of new housing with generational investments in the Western Sydney International Airport, Western Sydney Aerotropolis, Bradfield and the Sydney Metro.

These transformative investments will generate tens of thousands of jobs and are securing the prosperity of Western Sydney. The Government is committed to supporting these investments with the delivery of well-designed, diverse housing options built close to where people will work or commute. This Budget
supports investment in housing to get the homes people need built faster without compromising on quality.

The NSW Government’s Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee will guarantee pre-sales for up to $1.0 billion of approved housing projects on a rolling basis, helping developers access finance and start construction sooner. More than 70,000 homes are currently under construction across New South Wales, more than any
other State. A large proportion of these new homes will be in growth areas in Western Sydney.

This Budget provides $72.8 million of additional planning resources to accelerate planning approvals, including for social and affordable housing. The Housing Delivery Authority is being expanded, with $10.6 million to accelerate housing approvals via a State Significant Pathway.

The Budget also invests $145.1 million to support the ongoing work of the Building Commission NSW to reform the building and construction industry and improve consumer outcomes, ensuring we can accelerate development without compromising on quality.

Communities in the Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts of Bankstown, Bella Vista and Kellyville will benefit from the $520.0 million investment in community infrastructure such as active transport links and good quality open spaces. Councils in Western Sydney can also access the $200.0 million Faster Assessments Program announced in the 2024-25 Budget to help meet our housing targets in NSW.

Delivering three Metros

The Sydney Metro is the largest public transport project in Australia’s history. This $60.0 billion investment project already has 21 operating stations and the Government is now working to deliver an additional 25 new Metro stations benefitting Western Sydney.

This includes:

  • $10.8 billion over four years for the Sydney Metro West – connecting Greater Parramatta with the Sydney CBD
  • $3.6 billion over four years for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport – connecting the new Western Sydney Airport to St Marys and the rest of Sydney
  • $801.4 million over four years for the City to South West Metro to deliver the final stage of an extension of the M1 Line, transforming a 130-year-old former T3 Bankstown line into a modern metro between Sydenham and Bankstown.

Delivering the long-promised Aerotropolis

The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is set to become a thriving economic centre, potentially creating 120,000 new jobs for Western Sydney. Located around the new Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek, the Aerotropolis will be home to future-focused industries such as advanced manufacturing, research, training and education, freight and logistics and agribusiness.

After a decade of failed planning and underinvestment, the NSW Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, is getting the Aerotropolis back on track through proper coordination and serious investment.

The NSW Government and Australian Government have invested over $25.0 billion in infrastructure projects in the Aerotropolis including:

  • $3.6 billion over four years for the Western Sydney Airport Metro – connecting the new Western Sydney International Airport to St Marys and the rest of Sydney
  • more than $2.0 billion for the toll-free M12 Motorway
  • more than $1.0 billion for enabling works to kickstart development at Bradfield City Centre, including the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, civil works and utilities, and Central Park
  • $1.1 billion in the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre
  • $950.0 million for the first stage of the Fifteenth Avenue upgrade between Liverpool and the new airport, taking the total investment to $1.0 billion
  • $644.1 million for the integrated stormwater and recycled water scheme needed to deliver 850 hectares of industrial land in the Mamre Road Precinct
  • $148.6 million for Western Sydney Aerotropolis safety and access road upgrades, incident management, wayfinding and planning for Devonshire Road.

The Government is also recruiting 52 new firefighters to staff the 24/7 station with a $42.2 million investment. This fire station is set to become the largest in South West Sydney and significantly expands our firefighting strength in the growth corridor, helping deliver on an election commitment to recruit 600 additional firefighters. This builds on the Government’s $15.4 million investment last year to deliver the new Badgerys Creek station, including three new fire trucks.

Major ongoing road projects for the Aerotropolis


Major ongoing road projects in the Aerotropolis, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments, include:

  • more than $2.0 billion for the toll-free M12 Motorway
  • $1.0 billion for the upgrade of Mamre Road Stage 2 between Erskine Park and Kemps Creek
  • $800.0 million for the upgrade of Elizabeth Drive to connect the new airport.
 
Over $25.0 billion
invested in transport infrastructure in the Aerotropolis by the NSW and Australian Governments
 
$3.6 billion
for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport over four years
 
120,000
jobs could potentially be created at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis
 

Health infrastructure and services for a growing Western Sydney

The NSW Government has committed to a significant program of investment to meet the healthcare needs of all people across Western Sydney, both now and into the future.

An investment of $836.4 million in 2025-26 is being made in the Essential Health Services package to support core health services and reduce overdue surgeries. It also supports the opening of new and upgraded hospitals, including The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and funding for the Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.

This Budget invests $15.4 million in 2025-26 to boost the community mental health workforce, and enhance mental health supports for young people with severe and complex mental illness including in Blacktown, Campbelltown and Penrith. The 2025-26 Budget also continues to invest in building the hospitals and health infrastructure Western Sydney needs to support a growing population.

This Budget includes $1.3 billion of additional funding to support the delivery of health facilities across Western Sydney including:

  • $700.0 million in additional funding for the New Bankstown Hospital to effectively integrate hospital inpatient services in the centre of Bankstown. This increases the total investment in the New Bankstown Hospital from $1.3 billion to $2.0 billion
  • $492.0 million to develop a Statewide Pathology Hub on the Westmead campus that will support the delivery of local and statewide clinical pathology, public health, medical research and essential specialised support services
  • additional State funding of $90.0 million to provide the full range of maternity and birthing services as part of the new Rouse Hill Hospital, with a further $120.0 million also announced by the Australian Government. These two funding commitments increase the total investment for the new hospital project to $910.0 million
  • $40.1 million to fit out level 13 of the new Paediatric Services Building at Westmead in partnership with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. This will house the Kookaburra Centre and offer a multidisciplinary model of care specifically designed to cater for young patients with chronic, complex and rare health conditions. This increases the investment in the redevelopment of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (Stage 2) to $659.1 million
  • $22.3 million to establish a new paediatric hospice at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead to support children and young people with life-limiting illness and their families
  • $3.0 million to increase palliative care capacity across Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals. This will enable the expansion of sub-acute capacity at Camden Hospital and create an acute Palliative Care Ward at the redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital.

This brings total investment in new and upgraded hospitals across Western Sydney to more than $3.4 billion over the next four years and includes the continued delivery of:

  • more than $1.0 billion for the Nepean Hospital and Integrated Ambulatory Services Stage 1 and Stage 2
  • $780.0 million for the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, which will transform Liverpool Hospital into a clinical hub for innovation and medical research to meet the growing health care needs of the community
  • $550.0 million for the Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment to provide the community with new and enhanced integrated health care services closer to home.
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Auburn

 
$1.3 billion
additional funding for health facilities
 

Two healthcare workers in scrubs smiling and talking at a hospital

Liverpool

Rebuilding education in Western Sydney

School infrastructure

The NSW Government is committed to delivering world-class facilities so every child in Western Sydney can access a high-quality education in their local area. 

This Budget invests $3.9 billion over four years to maintain, upgrade and build new public schools across Western Sydney.

In the past 12 months alone, the NSW Government has opened nine new and upgraded schools: Birrong Boys and Girls High Schools, Box Hill temporary Public School, Castle Hill Public School, Gledswood Hills temporary High School, Matthew Pearce Public School, Melonba Public School and Melonba High School, and Wentworth Point High School.

Construction has also commenced on the new Gables Public School, the new Tallawong Public School and the Eagle Vale High School Upgrade.

The 2025-26 Budget builds on this progress by investing in the following new projects in Western Sydney:

  • Emerald Hills new primary school, including a new preschool
  • Ermington West Public School Upgrade
  • Excelsior Public School Upgrade
  • Grantham Farm new primary school, including a new preschool
  • Newington Public School Upgrade
  • Rydalmere Public School Upgrade
  • Rydalmere East Public School Upgrade
  • Wilton new high school.

A further investment will expand high potential and gifted education opportunities (HPGE) in Western Sydney, delivering upgrades to specialist facilities at:

  • Casula High School
  • Cranebrook High School
  • Glenmore Park High School
  • Holroyd High School
  • James Busby High School
  • James Meehan High School
  • Lurnea High School
  • Mitchell High School
  • Sarah Redfern High School.

These schools will join Chifley College Dunheved Campus and Windsor High School in the HPGE Partner School Program.

 
$3.9 billion
in funding for public schools in Western Sydney over four years
 
$10.4 billion
in additional funding under the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement over ten years
 
54%
fewer teacher vacancies in Western Sydney at the start of the 2025 school year, compared to 2022
 

Rebuilding public education

Investment by the NSW Government to address the teacher shortage crisis it inherited includes scrapping the wages cap, delivering a historic pay rise for teachers, reducing excessive administrative workload, making thousands of teachers permanent and valuing the profession.

This has led to schools in Western Sydney starting the 2025 school year with 28 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 54 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis in 2022.

Significant reductions in vacancies have occurred in schools in Penrith LGA (down 62 per cent from the peak), Cumberland LGA (down 60 per cent), Parramatta LGA (down 57 per cent), Fairfield LGA (down 54 per cent) and The Hills LGA (down 73 per cent).

Agreement (Better and Fairer Schools Agreement) with the Australian Government to fully and fairly fund New South Wales public schools. As part of the Agreement, an estimated $10.4 billion in additional funding will flow through to New South Wales public schools over the next 10 years; the biggest-ever new investment in New South Wales public schools by the Australian Government, representing $5.6 billion investment from the NSW Government and $4.8 billion from the Australian Government.

The NSW Government also launched a nation-leading number screening check for Year 1 students as part of its plan to lift numeracy outcomes and provide teachers with the opportunity for early intervention. Across Western Sydney, 46 schools are taking part in the trial, including Eastern Creek Public School, Seven Hills Public School, Greenacre Public School, Epping West Public School, Bringelly Public School and Hammondville Public School.

Early childhood education and care

The NSW Government is stepping up to fix the early childhood education and care market, including through better regulation of private and not-for-profit services. 

The NSW Government has also made a historic investment to deliver 100 new preschools by 2027, of which 51 will be located in Western Sydney. The first of these preschools at Gulyangarri Public School in Liverpool opened in October 2024, with construction now underway on public preschools at Blackett Public School, Miller Public School and Cabramatta West Public School.

A contract has now been awarded to design and construct 40 further public preschools across Western Sydney, which will deliver places for up to 3,600 children. These include Lynwood Park Public School, Fairfield West Public School, Granville South Public School, Thomas Acres Public School, Blacktown North Public School and Shalvey Public School.

This Budget also invests $10.0 million in 2025-26 to progress work on expanding the public provision of early childhood education and care in New South Wales, including Western Sydney.

Better roads and transport

In partnership with the Australian Government, this Budget invests $5.5 billion over four years in new and improved roads across Western Sydney through an additional $1.3 billion investment. This includes additional funding to deliver the following projects, with total project costs of:

  • $1.0 billion for the first stage of the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade between Liverpool and the new airport
  • $220.0 million for Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1B
  • $200.0 million for Homebush Bay Drive
  • $80.0 million for the Western Sydney Heavy Vehicle Rest Area
  • $74.0 million for planning for the Richmond Road Corridor Upgrade
  • $25.0 million for Toongabbie Bridge Enabling Works
  • $25.0 million for planning for the Devonshire Link Road and Bradfield Metro Link Road
  • $10.0 million for planning for Rouse Hill Hospital Transport Integration Works
  • $3.5 million for the Francis Road Rail Overpass in Rooty Hill
  • $3.4 million for Coreen Avenue and Coombes Drive Upgrades
  • $1.9 million for Coreen Avenue and Lemongrove Road signals
  • $1.5 million for the Flushcombe Road/Bungarribee Road intersection in Blacktown.

Investment in this Budget brings the total investment in Western Sydney roads since March 2023 to $7.4 billion.

This Budget also invests $150.0 million to improve bus services across New South Wales, including Western Sydney.

Connecting Sydney's growing North West


This Budget includes $171.0 million of new funding to build and plan road upgrades in Sydney’s growing North West, in partnership with the Australian Government.

  • $74.0 million for planning for the Richmond Road Corridor Upgrade. This will plan upgrades and future duplication along the Richmond Road corridor from the M7 to Richmond, building on the current commitment to widen Richmond Road at the M7 and Elara Boulevard.
  • $57.0 million in funding to plan the duplication and future connection of Townson and Burdekin in Schofields, along with planning the widening of Garfield Road West, adding to the Government’s commitment to widen Garfield Road East.
  • Enabling works to upgrade Toongabbie Bridge will commence with $25.0 million in new funding.
  • Planning for the Flushcombe/Bungarribee Road intersection upgrade in Blacktown and the Francis Road Rail Overpass at Rooty Hill will also progress.
  • $10.0 million will kickstart planning of major road upgrades around the future Rouse Hill Hospital.

These investments build on the more than $2.0 billion already committed to building new and upgraded roads for North West Sydney.

 
$5.5 billion
over four years to upgrade Western Sydney Roads
 
$2.7 billion
over four years to upgrade roads for the new Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield City Centre
 

An aerial view of the Western Sydney International Airport

Western Sydney International Airport

2. Relieving cost-of-living pressures in Western Sydney

In 2025-26, the NSW Government will continue cost-of-living measures introduced over the past two Budgets, providing immediate relief to households alongside delivering ongoing long-term reform in areas like housing security.

First home buyers

Thousands of first home buyers are building a future in Western Sydney with help from the NSW Government’s expanded First Home Buyers Assistance. From 1 July 2023 to 1 June 2025, around 22,400 first home buyers in Western Sydney have saved around a total of $460.5 million in transfer duty, an average of $20,500 in transfer duty per transaction.

Western Sydney LGAs such as Blacktown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Campbelltown, Cumberland, Parramatta and Penrith are benefiting the most from transfer duty relief. Parramatta had the highest savings across all LGAs in Greater Sydney, with approximately $87.3 million saved by first home buyers over this period.

Targeted energy bill relief

Up to 1 million New South Wales households per year have also benefited from standing energy rebates and concessions (on top of national Energy Bill Relief), providing $194.5 million to low-income households in Western Sydney over the 2022-23 and 2023-24 financial years. Households will also benefit from additional bill relief through the extension of the national Energy Bill Relief Fund. This Budget includes $579.0 million from the Australian Government for the extension of the national Energy Bill Relief Fund, which provides bill relief of $150 to the electricity bills of all households and eligible small businesses. 

Western Sydney households are also enjoying lower energy bills thanks to the household battery incentive.

Toll relief

Households in Western Sydney benefit the most from toll relief. From the introduction of the $60 toll cap, this toll relief scheme has paid more than $86.3 million in claims to Western Sydney LGAs in January 2024 to May 2025.

Motorists in Western Sydney LGAs such as Blacktown, Canterbury-Bankstown and Cumberland have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the NSW Government’s toll cap to date, claiming more than $41.9 million in toll relief.

Additionally, $15.4 million has been allocated in 2025-26 to stand-up the NSW Motorways entity to spearhead toll reform.

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22,400
first home buyers in Western Sydney have benefited from the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme since 1 July 2023
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$460.5 million
in transfer duty saved in Western Sydney under the scheme since 1 July 2023
 
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$87.3 million
saved by first home buyers in Parramatta LGA
 
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$194.5 million
in energy rebates and concessions (on top of national Energy Bill Relief) for households in Western Sydney over two years
 
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$86.3 million
paid in toll relief to Western Sydney from the $60 cap since its introduction
 
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$15.4 million
to stand-up the NSW Motorways entity

First home buyer support

Map of Western Sydney showing the amount saved in transfer duty by first home buyers by LGA, detailed in section 3 of this page.

3. Budget highlights by Western Sydney Local Government Area

3.1 North West: The Hills Shire

Map of the Hills Shire

Cost of living

$323
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$16.9 million
transfer duty saved for around 700 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Additional State funding of $90.0 million to provide the full range of maternity and birthing services at the new Rouse Hill Hospital, with a further $120.0 million also announced by the Australian Government. These two funding commitments increase the total investment for the new Rouse Hill Hospital project to $910.0 million.
  • As part of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment, a new preschool will be established at the new primary school at Gables.
  • Continued investment to deliver Box Hill Public School and public preschool and Box Hill High School. Box Hill High School will open in temporary facilities from Day 1 Term 1 2026.
  • Major upgrades for Excelsior Public School that will deliver new state-of-the-art facilities to meet the needs of the Castle Hill community.
  • Continuation of works for new and upgraded schools as part of an additional 600 classrooms across North West Sydney:
    • Gables new primary school
    • Castle Hill Public School Upgrade
    • Matthew Pearce Public School Upgrade
    • Rouse Hill High School Upgrade.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in The Hills starting the 2025 school year with 45 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 73 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $10.0 million for planning for Rouse Hill Hospital Transport Integration Works.
  • Service improvements will provide more frequent buses between Rouse Hill and Parramatta.
  • Continuation of Sydney Water’s $790.0 million investment in phase one the North West Treatment Hub, which supports growth in Sydney’s North West through the provision of wastewater systems and services.
  • Continuation of Landcom’s $262.8 million investment in the Sydney Metro North West Places housing project.


A child swinging on a swing

Kellyville

Box Hill Public School ready for students on Day 1 Term 1 2025


Families in Box Hill were able to send their children to a local public school earlier than expected in February 2025. More than 70 construction contractors worked seven days a week over the Christmas holidays to get the primary school ready in time for the new school year. Taking just under two months, it is the fastest a temporary school has ever been stood up. Box Hill Public School will transition into permanent facilities at Terry Road, Box Hill by Day 1 Term 1 in 2028.

3.2 North West: Hawkesbury

Map of the Hawkesbury

Cost of living

$301
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$9.8 million
transfer duty saved for around 400 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Windsor High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.

Continuation of:

  • the new Richmond Agricultural Centre, formally the Agriculture Centre of Excellence, co-located with Western Sydney University – Hawkesbury campus
  • maintenance and minor works across public schools, including upgrades at Ebenezer Public School
  • investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Hawkesbury starting the 2025 school year with 17 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 39 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.

Continuing to deliver roads for the Hawkesbury region:

  • $455.3 million over four years for the new Richmond Bridge over the Hawkesbury River, and traffic improvements between Richmond and North Richmond, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $88.0 million over four years for the Pitt Town Bypass to reduce traffic through the town centre, improve safety and enhance flood resilience
  • $60.3 million for the Bells Line of Road Upgrade program, to enable a safer journey between the Blue Mountains and Richmond (Australian Government funded).
  • Boosting the local emergency response by building a new Fire Control Centre in Wilberforce, on the corner of Kurmond and McKinnons roads.
  • Continuation of the $170.0 million Richmond Water Recycling and Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation to meet the needs of Richmond’s growing population.
  • $6.8 million towards the Windsor River Users Hub (Australian Government funded).
  • $6.7 million towards the Fernadell Community Centre and District Level Park (Australian Government funded).


A child practicing CPR on a dummy with their parents and paramedics at a festival

Hawkesbury

Delivering a new Fire Control Centre for Hawkesbury


The NSW Government has worked with Hawkesbury City Council to secure a location for the Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre, with site designs now being finalised.

The NSW Government is committed to the safety and resilience of the Hawkesbury region, with work progressing for the Fire Control Centre in Wilberforce which will also include a co-located Emergency Operations Centre and NSW State Emergency Service unit base, forming the broader Hawkesbury Emergency Services Precinct.

3.3 West: Parramatta

Map of Parramatta

Cost of living

$334
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$87.3 million
transfer duty saved for around 3,800 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • $492.0 million to develop a Statewide Pathology Hub on the Westmead campus to deliver pathology, public health, medical research and essential specialised support services.
  • $40.1 million to fit out level 13 of the new Paediatric Services Building at Westmead in partnership with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. This increases the total spend for the redevelopment of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (Stage 2) to $659.1 million.
  • $22.3 million to establish a new paediatric hospice at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for children and young people with life-limiting illness and their families.
  • New Major School Upgrades at Ermington West Public School, Newington Public School, Rydalmere East Public School and Rydalmere Public School.
  • Other projects underway include Melrose Park – new high school, and upgrades to Carlingford West Public School, Cumberland High School, Darcy Road Public School, Dundas Public School, Northmead Public School, Parramatta East Public School, Rydalmere Public School and Telopea Public School.
  • Major upgrades to Wentworth Point Public School to lift capacity from 400 to 1,000 students.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Parramatta starting the 2025 school year with 39 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 57 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $200.0 million for Homebush Bay Drive jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • $99.4 million over four years for the Hill Road upgrade at Sydney Olympic Park.
  • $25 million for Toongabbie Bridge Enabling Works (Australian Government funded).
  • More frequent buses between Liverpool and Parramatta, and between Rouse Hill and Parramatta.

Continuation of:

  • $10.8 billion over four years for Sydney Metro West, connecting Greater Parramatta with the Sydney CBD
  • $395.5 million over four years for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.
  • Upgrading the Parramatta Fire Station as part of Fire and Rescue NSW $11.9 million Parramatta Precinct Strategy, which will also deliver a new Wentworthville Fire Station on its existing site.
  • Continuation of Powerhouse Parramatta.


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Westmead

Delivering light rail for Parramatta


Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 connects Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, with a two-way track spanning 12 kilometres and 16 light rail stops. First passenger services began operations in December 2024.

3.4 West: Cumberland

Map of Cumberland

Cost of living

$421
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$53.2 million
transfer duty saved for around 2,600 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Holroyd High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at the following sites:
    • Blaxcell Street Public School
    • Guildford Public School
    • Granville East Public School
    • Granville South Public School
    • Guildford West Public School
    • Sherwood Grange Public School.
  • Replacing 38 demountable classrooms with new, fit-for-purpose permanent classrooms at Girraween Public School.
  • Planning work underway for Westmead school projects.
  • Continuation of local upgrades at Westmead Public School, Greystanes High School and Ringrose Public School.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Cumberland starting the 2025 school year with 32 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 60 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $10.8 billion over four years to continue the  Sydney Metro West, connecting Greater Parramatta with the Sydney CBD.
  • $25.0 million for Toongabbie Bridge Enabling Works (Australian Government funded).
  • Delivering a new Wentworthville Fire Station on its existing site as part of Fire and Rescue NSW $11.9 million Parramatta Precinct Strategy, which will also deliver upgrades to the Parramatta Fire Station.
  • $4.0 million towards the upgrade of the Lidcombe Town Centre (Australian Government funded).
  • $3.5 million for the Regents Park Town Centre project (Australian Government funded).


A person holding a newborn baby in a hospital with a healthcare professional

Auburn

Delivering green space for Cumberland


The Civic Park Upgrade project in Pendle Hill delivers the final stage of this park refresh project to enhance the connection to Country, support a healthy natural environment and provide improved green spaces for people to play and visit.

This $9.0 million project co-funded with NSW Government contributing $7.0 million. It includes a new drop-off and pick-up zone at Targo Road, accessible parking spaces at Civic and Parkland avenues, bridges across the wetland, wide accessible paths, and lighting and safety improvements.

3.5 West: Blacktown

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Cost of living

$346
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$79.0 million
transfer duty saved for around 3,800 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Continuing the new Glendenning Ambulance Station, which will boost frontline emergency mobile care for the Glendenning and Doonside communities as part of the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.
  • Continuation of the $120.0 million Blacktown Hospital and Mount Druitt Hospital expansion.
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Mitchell High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at the following sites: Blackett Public School, Blacktown North Public School, Crawford Public School, Emerton Public School, Hebersham Public School, Lynwood Park Public School, Melonba Public School, Nirimba Fields Public School and Shalvey Public School.
  • A new primary school at Grantham Farm, including a new preschool, to support communities in the North West Growth Area.
  • Continuing local upgrades at the following schools: Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus, Crawford Public School, Riverstone Public School, Seven Hills High School and Shalvey Public School.
  • Other projects underway include: Nirimba Fields – new primary school, including a new preschool, Riverbank Public School Upgrade, Schofields/Tallawong – new high school, Schofields Public School Upgrade, Tallawong Public School – new primary school, including a new preschool, and The Ponds High School Upgrade, as part of an additional 600 classrooms across North West Sydney.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Blacktown starting the 2025 school year with 17 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 52 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $392.8 million over four years for Richmond Road widening between the M7 and Townson Road, and $152.6 million over four years for widening at Elara Boulevard.
  • $80.0 million for the Western Sydney Heavy Vehicle Rest Area, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • $74.0 million for planning for the Richmond Road Corridor Upgrade.
  • $30.0 million over four years for planning for Townson and Burdekin Road Upgrades, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • $10.0 million for road upgrades around the future Rouse Hill Hospital.
  • $3.5 million for planning for the Francis Road Rail Overpass at Rooty Hill.
  • $1.5 million for planning for the Flushcombe Road and Bungarribee Road Intersection Upgrade.
  • More frequent buses between Rouse Hill and Parramatta.


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Arndell Park

Urgent Care Service boost for Quakers Hill


A new Urgent Care Service opened its doors to patients in Quakers Hill on 12 May 2025. The community can now access bulk-billed non-emergency healthcare in a more timely way, and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department.

3.6 West: Penrith

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Cost of living

$268
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$44.1 million
transfer duty saved for around 2,100 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Continuation of the Nepean Hospital and Integrated Ambulatory Services Stage 1 and 2 redevelopment, an investment of more than $1.0 billion.
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Chifley College Dunheved Campus, Cranebrook High School and Glenmore Park High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Continuing local upgrades to Kingswood Park Public School and York Public School. Other projects underway include a new high school at Jordan Springs.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Penrith starting the 2025 school year with 43.3 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 61.6 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $196.5 million for Mulgoa Road Stage 2 (Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street).
  • $116.2 million for the M12 Motorway (M7 to the Northern Road).
  • $58.8 million for Mulgoa Road Stage 1 (Blaikie Road to M4).
  • $3.4 million for Coreen Avenue and Coombes Drive Upgrades (Australian Government funded).
  • $1.9 million for Coreen Avenue and Lemongrove Road Signals (Australian Government funded).

Continuation of:

  • new dedicated bus services connecting Penrith to the new Western Sydney International Airport
  • $3.6 billion over four years for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport, delivering six new Metro stations to service the future Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis
  • $833.4 million over four years for Mamre Road (Stage 2) construction between Erskine Park and Kemps Creek, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $580.1 million over four years for Elizabeth Drive upgrades, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • $5.2 million over two years to ensure Penrith Beach continues to provide a place to swim for Western Sydney.
  • $4.0 million across two years for essential water and asset management works at Penrith Lakes.
  • Continuation of the $309.0 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium.


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Penrith

Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships


The Australian and NSW Governments are providing a combined $3.2 million to Paddle Australia to support the hosting of the International Canoe Federation Canoe Slalom World Championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium from1 to 6 October 2025. Approximately 300 competitors from 50 nations will compete in the World Championships across ten events.

3.7 West: Blue Mountains

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Cost of living

$220
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$13.4 million
transfer duty saved for around 500 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Continuation of planning for the Blue Mountains Hospital redevelopment at $25.0 million.
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Springwood High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Completion of the Katoomba High School upgrade, with the construction of a new multipurpose hall, including a stage, indoor sports court and change rooms.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Blue Mountains starting the 2025 school year with 50 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 78.6 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $60.3 million over four years for the Bells Line of Road program.
  • Continuation of the Great Western Highway – Medlow Bath and Hawkesbury River Road project, which benefits residents in the Blue Mountains, a $193.7 million project jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • Blue Mountains Cascades Water Supply is being strengthened with a $37.0 million investment in safety measures for the Blue Mountains region.
  • Betterment of walking tracks at visitor precincts, including Leura Cascades, by increasing resilience of walking track materials.
  • Renewing and upgrading national park visitor infrastructure and removing vehicle entry fees to parks for veterans.
  • An additional $3.0 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.


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Katoomba

Upgrading infrastructure for the Blue Mountains


The Government is investing in upgraded infrastructure across the Blue Mountains, including through the following projects currently under construction:

  • more than $7.7 million (including $5.0 million NSW Government funding) for the Leura Cascades Recreation Precinct Upgrade project, which will deliver improved and accessible recreational and visitor infrastructure
  • more than $2.5 million (including $2.4 million NSW Government funding) for the Grand Cliff Top Walk project to develop a world class 13.6 km multi-day walk providing spectacular views of the escarpment and World Heritage Area
  • more than $860,000 (including $816,000 NSW Government funding) for the Grounds of Varuna project, which will upgrade the 140 m2 architect-designed building to provide an accessible venue, workshop and office space in the grounds of Varuna, The National Writers’ House
  • more than $770,000 funded by NSW Government for the SmartenUp Blackheath Community Centre Project, which will transform the centre into a functional, sustainable multipurpose performance space and venue.

3.8 South West: Canterbury-Bankstown

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Cost of living

$374
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$49.5 million
transfer duty saved for around 2,400 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Additional $700.0 million for the New Bankstown Hospital to effectively integrate hospital inpatient services on the one site in the centre of Bankstown. This increases the total investment in the New Bankstown Hospital from $1.3 billion to $2.0 billion.

Continuation of the:

  • $350.0 million Canterbury Hospital expansion and upgrade, which is undergoing its first major redevelopment since 1998.
  • $100 million for the relocation of the Bankstown TAFE and upgrades to Padstow TAFE to support relocation of some courses.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at: Birrong Public School, Chullora Public School, Harcourt Public School and Yagoona Public School.
  • Other projects underway include: Condell Park High School Upgrade, Punchbowl Public School Upgrade and Sir Joseph Banks High School Upgrade.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Canterbury-Bankstown starting the 2025 school year with 24.5 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 43.4 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $220.0 million for Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1B jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.

Continuation of:

  • $801.4 million over four years for the City to South West Metro project, which extends the Sydney Metro North West from Chatswood to the South West and Bankstown
  • $356.7 million over four years for the M5 Motorway, Moorebank Avenue and Hume Highway Intersection Upgrade, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $24.3 million over four years for the Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1A Upgrade.
  • $7.5 million towards the PlayCity Open Space and Play Infrastructure project (Australian Government funded).
  • Continuation of the $6.0 million refurbishment of the Potts Hill police facility.


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Hurlstone Park

Supporting the Lakemba night markets with the Vibrant Streets Package


The Vibrant Streets Package is an over $34.0 million investment to inject vibrancy into the streets of New South Wales and create thriving local spaces that support businesses, creative sectors and the community. Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2025 was partly funded by the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package.

Over a million attendees flocked to the Lakemba night markets in 2025 to break their fast or try new foods and experience the rich culture and traditions of Ramadan.

3.9 South West: Fairfield

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Cost of living

$274
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$16.2 million
transfer duty saved for around 900 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Continuation of the $550.0 million Fairfield Hospital redevelopment,to deliver more beds, increase the capacity of critical care services, and expand other hospital and ambulatory care services.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at:
    • Cabramatta West Public School
    • Carramar Public School
    • Edensor Park Public School
    • Fairfield West Public School
    • Governor Philip King Public School
    • Lansvale East Public School
    • Mount Pritchard Public School
    • Prairievale Public School
    • Villawood North Public School
    • William Stimson Public School.
  • Upgrades to Lansvale East Public School to renew the school’s hall, administration and staff facilities.
  • Upgrades to St Johns Park High School to deliver new air conditioning to the school hall.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Fairfield starting the 2025 school year with 29.6 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 54.2 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • Funding for the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at Wetherill Park, which will provide training and education for the future manufacturing workforce. Detailed planning is underway, with the centre set to open for delivery in late 2027.
  • $580.1 million over four years for Elizabeth Drive Upgrades, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Government.
  • $123.4 million over four years for The Horsley Drive, M7 Motorway to Cowpasture Road, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Government.
  • $116.2 million over four years towards the M12 Motorway to support access to the Western Sydney International Airport, and improve the movement of freight in and through Western Sydney.


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Canley Vale

Supporting Fairfield’s nightlife


Fairfield is emerging as a leading Western Sydney nightlife precinct with renowned eat streets offering a range of cuisines, street art and bars. Fairfield Council will establish two Special Entertainment Precincts, both along Canley Vale Road – one at Canley Heights and the other at Canley Vale.

Fairfield Council will receive a Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grant of $183,308. The council aims to establish the trial phase of the Special Entertainment Precinct by the end of 2025.

3.10 South West: Liverpool

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Cost of living

$263
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

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$32.8 million
transfer duty saved for around 1,700 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Continuation of the $780.0 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, which will transform Liverpool Hospital into a clinical hub for innovation and medical research.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at Cartwright Public School, Cecil Hills Public School, Greenway Park Public School, Heckenberg Public School and Miller Public School.
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Lurnea High School, James Busby High School and Casula High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Continuation of: Austral Public School Upgrade, including a new preschool, Cecil Hills High School Upgrade, Dalmeny Public School Upgrade, Edmonson Park – new high school, Greenway Park Public School Upgrade and Liverpool High School (provisional) redevelopment.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Liverpool starting the 2025 school year with 23.3 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 29.1 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.
  • $1.0 billion for the first stage of the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade between Liverpool and the new airport (funded with the Australian Government).
  • $50.0 million for critical roads upgrades across the Aerotropolis.
  • $39.0 million for planning for the Devonshire Road, Devonshire Link Road and Bradfield Metro Link Road jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.

Continuation of:

  • $3.6 billion over four years for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport, delivering six new metro stations to service the future Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis
  • new bus services to the new Western Sydney International Airport and to Parramatta.
  • Continuation of the $1.1 billion Upper South Creek Water Recycling Centre, one of the most advanced water recycling facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • $42.2 million to operate a new 24-hour fire station at Badgerys Creek.
  • Continuing support for the Aerotropolis with $870.6 million for Bradfield City Centre Stage 1 Enabling Works and $261.9 million for the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility.


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Liverpool

New public preschool opened in Liverpool


The first of 100 public preschools promised by the NSW Government opened in October 2024, welcoming up to 80 preschoolers each week. Co-locating with Gulyangarri Public School in Liverpool will ease students’ transition into kindergarten and full-time schooling. The name Gulyangarri was chosen because it means ‘children’ in the Darug language.

3.11 South West: Campbelltown

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Cost of living

$241
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

$41.8 million
transfer duty saved for around 2,000 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • $500,000 to create an acute Palliative Care Ward at Campbelltown Hospital.
  • Upgrades to specialist facilities at Sarah Redfern High School and James Meehan High School as part of the High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School Program.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at: Blairmont Public School, Bradbury Public School, Curran Public School, Eschol Park Public School, Kearns Public School, Leumeah Public School, Robert Townson Public School, Ruse Public School, Sackville Public School, Thomas Acres Public School and Woodland Road Public School.
  • Continuation of upgrades to Eagle Vale High School to deliver a selective sports stream.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Campbelltown starting the 2025 school year with 25.7 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 48.1 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.

Continuing to deliver better roads and transport for Campbelltown:

  • new dedicated bus services connecting Campbelltown to the Western Sydney International Airport
  • the NSW and Australian Governments are jointly investing in:
    • $138.0 million over four years for Appin Road upgrades
    • $93.0 million over four years for planning for West and South West Sydney roads
    • $54.7 million over four years for the development of South West Sydney rail projects
    • $12.4 million over four years for planning for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2.
  • $13.6 million over five years to 2028-29 to establish a new Service NSW Centre in Campbelltown to improve equitable access to services.
  • Continuation of the $62.9 million investment in Menangle Park Wastewater services to support around 4,000 new lots upon completion.
  • Continuation of Landcom’s investments, with $598.3 million for Glenfield, $244.4 million for Newbrook (Airds), $161.2 million for Claymore and $70.4 million for the Macarthur Gardens North housing projects.


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Leumeah

Spring Farm Parkway Stage 1 open


Spring Farm Parkway Stage 1 opened to traffic in August 2024 with 10,000 vehicles a day expected to use the new road, saving local motorists up to 15 minutes to and from the Hume Motorway. It opens up easier access to Greater Sydney, meaning motorists heading northbound from Campbelltown and Menangle Park no longer have to navigate local streets.

3.12 South West: Camden

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Cost of living

$219
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

$9.9 million
transfer duty saved for around 600 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • $5.2 million to increase renal services in South West Sydney, including expanding the renal dialysis unit in Camden Hospital.
  • $2.5 million to increase the sub-acute palliative care capacity at Camden Hospital.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at Leppington Public School.
  • A new primary school for Emerald Hills, including a new preschool.
  • Continuation of works for new and existing schools, including Gledswood Hills/Gregory Hills – new high school, Leppington/Denham Court – new high school and Leppington Public School upgrade.
  • Construction of new Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA) at Camden Public School and Elizabeth Macarthur High School.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Camden starting the 2025 school year with 15 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 70.2 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.

Continuing to deliver better roads and transport for Camden:

  • new dedicated bus services connecting Camden to the Western Sydney International Airport
  • $93.0 million over four years for planning for West and South West Sydney roads, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $54.7 million over four years for the development of South West Sydney rail projects jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $12.4 million over four years for planning for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments.
  • Continuation of the $217.1 million investment to upgrade West Camden’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to support growth in the South West corridor and the West Camden catchment area.
  • $1.0 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.


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Gledswood Hills

New permanent public school delivered for Gregory Hills


The NSW Government opened a new, permanent public school at Gregory Hills Public School in July 2024. The multi-million dollar Gregory Hills Public School includes 44 classrooms, four support classrooms, a new library, communal hall, as well as staff, sporting and recreational amenities.

Importantly, the new Gregory Hills Public School has the capacity to meet future enrolment growth demands, with the capacity to cater to more than 1,000 students. Prior to the completion of the permanent school, students were learning in a purpose-built temporary facility.

3.13 South West: Wollondilly

Map of Wollondilly

Cost of living

$200
in toll relief per $60 toll cap claim on average (Jan 24 – May 25)

 

$6.7 million
transfer duty saved for around 300 first home buyer transactions (1 Jul 23 – 1 Jun 25)
  • Additional investment towards a new high school at Wilton.
  • Work is ongoing to progress delivery of the NSW Government’s 100 public preschools commitment at the new primary school being delivered at Wilton.
  • Investment in attracting and retaining teachers led to schools in Wollondilly starting the 2025 school year with 41.7 per cent fewer vacancies than the same time in 2023, and 63.2 per cent fewer vacancies from the peak of the teacher shortage crisis.

Continuing to deliver better roads for Wollondilly:

  • $93.0 million over four years for the planning of West and South West Sydney roads, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Government
  • $79.2 million over four years for the Picton Road upgrade, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments
  • $16.3 million over four years for planning work for the Picton Bypass
  • bus services will be introduced between Wilton and Campbelltown.

Continuation of the:

  • investment of $390.1 million over the next four years in water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure in the Wilton area. This includes upgrading the Bingara Gorge Water Resource Recovery Facility to support population growth in the area
  • $96.0 million for Picton Wastewater Management to support housing growth and maintain local waterway health in the Picton area.
  • Continuation of Landcom’s $1.3 billion investment in the North Wilton housing project.
  • Investing in green spaces with $0.7 million towards the implementation of the first stages of the Thirlmere Memorial Park Master Plan (Australian Government funded).


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Wollondilly

Bargo community a step closer to new ambulance station


The Wollondilly community is a step closer to having a new purpose-built ambulance station at Bargo following the purchase of a site at 150 Great Southern Road.

New ambulance stations are located at places which optimise ambulance response performance times and meet the needs of local community. NSW Ambulance identified Bargo as a high-priority location following a comprehensive service planning process using best-practice modelling software to map Triple Zero calls.

The new Bargo Ambulance Station is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program, which will deliver 30 additional ambulance stations and supporting infrastructure across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong over the coming years, boosting frontline emergency ambulance care.


Image credits:

Copyright State of New South Wales (Transport for NSW); Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water / Katherine Griffiths; Destination NSW; Hawkesbury City Council; Liverpool City Council / Fluential Studio; NSW Health; Renee Nowytarger; Sydney Metro; The Hills Shire Council / Bernie Mullane; Western Sydney International Airport; Wollondilly Shire Council.

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