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NSW Government Projects Fund

The NSW Government Projects Fund consists of $3 billion to be allocated towards projects led by NSW Government agencies to deliver transformational projects for the benefit of local communities.

The initial tranche of projects, announced at the 2022-23 Budget, provides $478.2 million towards upgrading nine public schools in Western Sydney.

Further projects approved prior to the 2022-23 Half-Yearly Review include the Westmead Education Campus, as well as $1 billion in upgrades for critical roads in Western Sydney to keep residents moving, reduce congestion and improve flood resilience.
These projects include:

• $600.0 million allocated for road infrastructure upgrades across the WestInvest local government areas
• $200.0 million towards improving safety on Elizabeth Drive at critical sections between Devonshire Road and Western Road, Kemps Creek
• $100.0 million to support the construction of the Pitt Town bypass to extend Pitt Town Road past Bathurst Street onto Cattai Road (east of Eldon Street). This project is crucial to improve flood resilience given the recent floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean area
• $100.0 million to enable the upgrade of a 3.4 km section of Garfield Road East between Piccadilly Street, Riverstone and Windsor Road, Box Hill.

Community Projects Fund

The Community Projects Fund allocates $2 billion to priority community projects, with $1.6 billion in grants allocated to non-government organisations (including charitable organisations and community groups) and local councils through a competitive process and the remaining $400 million allocated directly to the 15 eligible local governments (based on population).

Successful projects funded through the competitive process include:

• $106.7 million towards the Indoor Multi-Sports Facility project to renew an undeveloped site in Claremont Meadows
• $79 million to deliver the Campbelltown Arts Centre project which will create a new flexible theatre, galleries, community and workshops spaces and artist studios
• $77.2 million for the Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan, which will create a modern leisure centre equipped with high-quality fitness facilities
• $53.4 million to deliver the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Leisure Centre project which includes a new 50 metre pool and a range of aquatic, fitness and wellness activities
• $44.0 million to YMCA NSW for the Y Yarramundi Camping, Conference and Outdoor Education Retreat Redevelopment
• $24.7 million towards the Scalabrini North project which includes high-quality open space and community infrastructure to support the new strategic town centre of Leppington
• $14.0 million to deliver the Blue Mountains LGA Wide Active Transport Links project to link 27 towns and villages in the Blue Mountains through 24 km of active transport links
• $5.0 million to Autism Spectrum Australia to build a new two-storey autism-specific primary school in the Box Hill education precinct
• $2.8 million to deliver the Chandos St, Yanderra Shared Path project which will construct a new 1.8 km shared pathway to link the town centre and sporting grounds to the wider Yanderra community.

Successful projects through the Local Government Allocation include:

Blacktown

• $27.0 million for the Revitalisation of the Mount Druitt Hub project to transform the existing community centre with a fully accessible library, art studios and cafes to promote an environment to learn, work and play

Blue Mountains

• $8.5 million towards the Wentworth Falls Dam and Lake Recreational Precinct project to establish the 1.5 km loop walk and establish a 66 metre viewing platform across the weir spillway to ease access to the lake for recreational activities

Burwood

• $6.6 million for the Burwood Main Street Transformation project to refurbish Burwood Road into a vibrant food and culture destination

Camden

• $10.0 million for the Camden Animal Shelter and Community Education Hub project to transform an existing industrial area into a community-focused shelter

Campbelltown

• $7.5 million for the Campbeltown City Centre Transformation project to revitalise Queen Street by developing new pedestrian links and event spaces

Canterbury Bankstown

• $10.0 million towards the Revitalising Campsie Civic Precinct project to develop a dedicated arts and culture precinct equipped with a new library, civic meeting facilities and indoor/outdoor community spaces

Cumberland

• $14.6 million for the Guildford Pool Modernisation project to transform the existing centre with the addition of a new outdoor pool, water play park, and change room facilities

Fairfield

• $28.0 million towards Fairfield Showground Stage 2 Indoor Sports Centre project which will include grandstand seating, a sports hall and stage, change rooms, showers and umpires’ room

Hawkesbury

• $5.4 million for the Woodbury Reserve Upgrade project to develop a new playground, sports courts, BMX pump track, skate park and walking tracks

Liverpool

• $28.0 million towards the Light Horse Park Embellishment and Upgrade project to improve amenities and safety for visitors

Parramatta

• $4.6 million for the Somerville Park Improvement Project, which will develop new facilities for recreation and exercise including accessible playgrounds, multipurpose sports courts and outdoor fitness equipment

Penrith

• $7.0 million towards the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to transform the waste facility site into a multipurpose open space facility

The Hills

• $15.0 million towards the Horseworld Indoor Recreation Centre project to refurbish an existing private indoor equestrian centre into a new indoor recreation centre

Wollondilly

• $3.5 million towards the $22.3 million Wollondilly Community Cultural and Civic Precinct Performing Arts Centre project towards an enhanced auditorium fit out.