2022-23 Federal Budget: $3.3bn funding for NSW infrastructure projects
Through the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is committing $3.3 billion towards New South Wales’ infrastructure pipeline.
The Government is committed to delivering projects that will not only create much-needed jobs across the nation and drive economic growth but will also keep commuters and freight safe and moving.
This new funding injection is part of the $17.9 billion being invested on new and existing infrastructure projects across Australia, taking the national rolling 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline to a record $120 billion.
“Continuing to provide record future funding for road and rail projects is a key part of our economic plan for the long term to keep our economy strong.
“By investing in these projects we are delivering the infrastructure that the Australian economy needs to grow, to get Australians home sooner and safer, and generate thousands of jobs and new opportunities for small businesses right across the State.
“Australia’s future success relies on a strong economy. Our strong economic recovery is being driven by our record funding for major road projects right across the country,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
Key new projects in New South Wales, funded through the 2022-23 Budget, include:
- $1 billion for the Sydney to Newcastle – (Tuggerah to Wyong) faster rail upgrade
- $336 million for the Pacific Highway – Wyong Town Centre
- $264 million for the Newell Highway Upgrade – Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades – North Moree
- $232.5 million for Mulgoa Road Stage 2 – Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Stage 5A Blaikie Road to Jamison Road and Stage 5B Jamison Road to Union Road
- $100 million for the Southern Connector Road, Jindabyne
- $95.6 million for the Picton Bypass and Picton Road – Planning
- $77.5 million for a business case for Stage 2 of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line
In addition, the significant investment includes additional funding for existing projects such as:
- $352 million for the Milton Ulladulla Bypass
- $300 million for the Grade Separating Road Interfaces
- $65 million for the M5 Motorway – Moorebank Avenue – Hume Highway Intersection Upgrade
Since 2013, the Australian Government has invested a total of $48.5 billion across 240 road and rail infrastructure projects in New South Wales, 106 of which have been completed.
Approximately 57,000 jobs are set to be supported through Federal Government-funded transport infrastructure projects that are currently under construction across the State.
“The $1 billion commitment in this budget to boosting rail capacity between Tuggerah and Wyong, through the quadruplication of track on this corridor, will contribute towards faster, more frequent and more reliable services between Sydney and Newcastle – currently the busiest regional passenger rail corridor in Australia.
“We also remain focussed on delivering infrastructure that supports the fast growing Western Sydney region, with this Budget including $77.5 million for a business case for Stage 2 of the Sydney Metro – WSA line from Bradfield to Glenfield, via Leppington, which will connect the new $5.3 billion Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport when it opens,” Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher said.
Below is the list of new and existing projects that will receive funding through the $3.3 billion investment for New South Wales.
New Projects
| Project Name | Total Australian Government Contribution | Regional Status | Location |
| Sydney to Newcastle - Tuggerah - Wyong faster rail upgrade | $1 billion | Urban | Central Coast |
| Pacific Highway - Wyong Town Centre | $336 million | Regional | Central Coast |
| Newell Highway Upgrade - Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades - North Moree | $264 million | Regional | North Moree |
| Mulgoa Road Stage 2 - Glenmore Parkway to Jeanette Street, Stage 5A Blaikie Road to Jamison Road and Stage 5B Jamison Road to Union Road | $232.5 million | Urban | Regentville, Jamisontown, Penrith |
| Southern Connector Road, Jindabyne | $100 million | Regional | Jindabyne |
| Picton Bypass and Picton Road - Planning | $95.6 million | Regional | Wilton |
| Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport - Stage 2 - Business Case | $77.5 million | Urban | Bradfield to Glenfield |
| Wakehurst Parkway | $75 million | Urban | Frenchs Forest |
| Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Tumbi Road Intersection Upgrade | $51.2 million | Regional | Wamberal |
| Richmond Road Stage 1 - Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road, Marsden Park | $25 million | Urban | Marsden Park |
| Heathcote Road, The Avenue to Princes Highway - Planning | $17.5 million | Urban | Heathcote |
| Hawkesbury-Nepean Flood Evacuation Road Resilience - Planning | $16.5 million | Urban | Blacktown City Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Penrith City Council |
| Sheahan Bridge Upgrade - Planning | $16 million | Regional | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council |
| Western City Road Transport Network Development - Planning | $15 million | Urban | Bradfield |
| Richmond Road Corridor Upgrade - Planning | $12.5 million | Urban | Marsden Park |
| John Renshaw Drive | $12 million | Regional | Beresfield and Black Hill |
| Gwydir Highway Improvements - Planning | $8 million | Regional | Inverell |
| New England Highway duplication between Muswellbrook and Singleton - Planning | $8 million | Regional | Muswellbrook to Singleton |
| Pacific Highway - Italia Road Intersection Upgrade - Planning | $7.2 million | Regional | Balickera, Ferodale (Port Stephens) |
| James Ruse Drive and Hassall Street Grade Separation - Planning | $4 million | Urban | Rosehill |
| Werrington Arterial Stage 2 - Planning | $3 million | Urban | Penrith to St Marys |
| Western Sydney Freight Line Intermodal Terminal Strategic Business Case | $5 million | Urban | Yennora, Smithfield and Wetherhill Park |
Additional Funding for Existing Projects
| Project Name | Total Australian Government Contribution | Additional funding at 2022-23 Budget | Regional Status | Location |
| Milton Ulladulla Bypass | $752 million | $352 million | Regional | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Grade separating road interfaces | $450 million | $300 million | Regional | Regional NSW |
| M5 Motorway - Moorebank Avenue - Hume Highway Intersection Upgrade | $152.5 million | $65 million | Urban | Liverpool City Council |
| Tenterfield to Newcastle - Future Priorities | $74 million | $30 million | Regional | Northern NSW |
| Commuter Car Park Upgrade - T1 North Shore, Northern and Western Line - Kingswood | $32 million | $12 million | Urban | Kingswood |
| Pooncarie Road to Menindee | $27.1 million | $14.6 million | Regional | Pooncarie Road to Macquarie River |
| Toowoomba to Seymour - New South Wales - Future Priorities | $24.9 million | $20 million | Regional | Seymour VIC to Toowoomba QLD |
| Commuter Car Park Upgrade - Woy Woy | $13.2 million | $8.2 million | Urban | Woy Woy |
| Commuter Car Park Upgrade - Panania | $8.3 million | $800,000 | Urban | Panania |
| Blaxland Road/Balaclava Road Intersection Improvements | $6.7 million | $2.2 million | Urban | Eastwood |
Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts
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