2024-25 NSW Budget invests $44.5bn for better regional road & transport infrastructure

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: 

• $1.4 billion for construction of the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight widening projects 
• $1.1 billion to progress Princes Highway projects including construction of the Milton Ulladulla bypass, Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade and Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road upgrade 
• $926 million for construction of the Coffs Harbour Bypass 
• $868.4 million for New England Highway upgrades including construction of the Singleton bypass, planning work for the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade in Tamworth and further planning for Muswellbrook Bypass 
• $432.2 million for Newell Highway upgrade projects including construction of the Parkes Bypass and new Dubbo Bridge 
• $216.3 million for planning and early works on the Wyong Town Centre upgrade 
• $200.3 million to complete Great Western Highway upgrades at Medlow Bath and Cox River Road 
• $138.7 million for safety and reliability improvements on the Barton Highway 
• $35 million towards duplication of Nelson Bay Road from Bobs Farm to Williamtown 
  • $59.4 million towards continued planning of the Mandalong Road upgrade 
• $47.3 million for the Jindabyne Education Campus project to provide improved access to the new school facilities for the local community 
• $38.9 million for Tumbi Road Central Coast Highway intersection upgrade construction 
• $97.5 million to help reduce congestion as part of the Avoca Drive upgrade 
• $36.4 million for safety upgrades on the Bells Line of Road 
• $22.5 million for pavement surface upgrades on Hume Highway at Marulan 
• $21.3 million for safety improvements on Waterfall Way 
• $20.9 million towards widening of the Marshalls Creek bridge in Wagga Wagga 

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