Region. Funds for roads

Premier Barry O’Farrell said more than $348 million would be invested in Western Sydney roads in the 2011-12 Budget to improve safety and reduce frustration for motorists. “Western Sydney is a key growth area and this investment represents a strong commitment to improve the road network for the thousands of motorists who travel through the region every day,” he said. Funds include $16 million to start construction of the Erskine Park Link Road to service the Western Sydney Employment Area.

Region. Funds for roads in budget

The following allocations have been made in the NSW budget for road works: $22 million to complete construction of the final stage of the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road to four lanes; $22 million to complete construction of the upgrade of Camden Valley Way to four lanes between Bernera Road and Cowpasture Road; $10 million to complete construction of the final stage of the four lane upgrade of Cowpasture Road; $174 million program of work for the Great Western Highway; $42 million to continue construction, jointly funded with the federal government, of the F5 Freeway widening between Ingleburn and Campbelltown; $28 million to continue planning and pre-construction activities for the upgrade of Camden Valley Way to four lanes between Cowpasture Road and Cobbitty Road; $20 million to start construction of the four lane upgrade of Camden Valley Way between Cobbitty Road and Narellan Road; and $10 million to complete planning and pre-construction for the Erskine Park Link Road to service the Western Sydney Employment Area.