Member for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea has welcomed today's NSW State Budget announcement of significant capital investment in Killara High School.
"Since becoming the State Member for Davidson in 2007, I have consistently campaigned, along with the school community, for building improvements at the school," Mr O'Dea said.
"I am delighted that funds have been allocated to construct a new Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) facility, including general and visual arts learning areas and workshops. The proposal also includes refurbishment of the ground floor of Block B into general learning space and to allow the reduction of demountables on site. Planning will commence immediately with the school, to ensure the works are delivered with the least disruption to students and staff," Mr O'Dea said.
The budget also confirmed North Shore commuter parking is to be boosted through the creation of an additional 240 car spaces at Lindfield, along with a Kiss-and-Ride zone, at a cost of $34 million. At Gordon more than 160 additional spaces will be provided, as well as an upgrade of the busy Gordon bus interchange at a cost of $44 million.
Progress continues on the new Level 5 Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest with a further $29 million allocated to planning. The NSW Government remains committed to beginning construction of the new hospital within its first term.
Over $90,000 has been allocated for local recreational walking trails. $40,000 has been awarded to Ku-ring-gai Council for the construction of a new walking track from Rocky Creek to Koola Park, providing walking access to Garigal National Park from both venues. $52,900 has also been allocated for stage four of the Two Creeks Track project.
The budget also includes a $30 million boost to the Local Government Infrastructure Renewal Scheme to help councils with the cost of loans to address infrastructure backlogs.
NSW Treasurer, Mike Baird has also confirmed that over $90 million has been allocated to the popular Community Building Partnerships (CBP) program over the next four years.
"A wide range of local projects have already received funding under the CBP program with my support," Mr O'Dea concluded.
