The New South Wales Government is investing in delivering safer and more reliable regional road and transport infrastructure through the 2024-25 State Budget.
This investment in regional roads and bridges will help improve travel times for communities while supporting safer and more productive freight movements in the regions.
The recent Budget is delivering $3.3 billion to rebuild road and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters that greatly affected regional areas the most.
The road safety budget is also being increased to $2.8 billion to help save lives and protect communities. In addition, an extra $28.6 million will be invested towards building and upgrading 13 heavy vehicle rest stops.
Furthermore, $128.5 million is committed towards road and infrastructure upgrades that will better enable transport for Renewable Energy Zone components, including upgrades along the Golden Highway.
An additional $70 million is also being invested to remove railway level crossings along the Inland Rail route at Tichborne on the Newell Highway between Parkes and Forbes as well as on the Olympic Highway at Harris Gates near Illabo.
The 2024-25 State Budget highlights a $44.5 billion investment for regional transport and roads, as part of several New South Wales and Australian Government funded project, including:
The 2024-25 State Budget delivers on the New South Wales Government’s commitment to strengthen the regions, including plans to build safer, well-connected regional communities by investing in the infrastructure they need.
Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; NSW Budget 2024-25