Delivering the rail links Western Sydney needs
19 March 2019
The
Morrison and Berejiklian Governments will ensure the
Western
Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has a metro
rail
line in time for its opening.
The Prime Minister said his Government’s $3.5 billion rail package
commitment would help bring the vision to life, alongside a $3.5 billion
commitment from the
NSW Liberals and Nationals Government.
“Working together our governments are going to get this done,” the Prime
Minister said.
“For years people have talked about backing the Western Sydney
International Airport. For years people have promised more rail links in
the western suburbs. We’re going to deliver both.
“Our plan for a stronger economy means we can make record
infrastructure
investments in
Western Sydney unlike the Labor Party who would need to
prop up their Budget with $200 billion of higher taxes on housing,
retirees, incomes, electricity and small and family businesses.
“This project and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird
Walton) Airport will drive economic growth for Western Sydney, boost
jobs and housing and make it into a key hub of our city all as part of
our Western Sydney City Deal.”
The rail overhaul is set to begin with the first stage of the
North
South
Rail Link from St Marys to the
Western Sydney Aerotropolis via
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The Morrison
Government’s $3.5 billion commitment kicks off with $61 million for the
Elizabeth Drive Overpass, an essential piece of early enabling
infrastructure to ensure the airport is rail ready. The Morrison
Government is fully funding Western Sydney International Airport with
$5.3 billion, and has committed $2.9 billion to the Western Sydney
Infrastructure Plan.
Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge said
the construction of the rail line would bring together rail, road and
airport infrastructure, all in time for the commencement of operations
at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in 2026.
“This will provide a crucial north-south rail connection for the people
of Western Sydney and create a new way of travel for the community,”
Minister Tudge said.
“It will contribute to the success of the airport and the businesses in
the Aerotropolis in helping to bring Western Sydney to the world.”
The business case for the project is being jointly funded by the Federal
and NSW governments and is expected to be delivered to the Australian
and NSW governments by the end of this year.
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