Parramatta. West Metro rail link

Private engineering firm, Aurecon, is part of consortiums bidding for the work on the proposed West Metro underground rail project from Central to Westmead, but after rail cancellations by the NSW Government, including the $12 billion, north-western metro, CEO, Tony Barry, declined to say whether he was confident the West Metro would eventuate, according to The Australian Financial Review. He believes a need exists for the link.

Rosehill. Clubs still on track to merge

The Sydney Turf Club and the Australian Jockey Club are seeking a substantial annual cash injection from the NSW Government, plus freedom to redevelop their racetracks as 24-hour entertainment, hospitality and gaming centres in return for agreeing to merge.