This year’s State Budget focuses on delivering the rewards of tough decisions and reforms undertaken by the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government to secure the future of NSW and the Davidson electorate.
Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea said, “Over the past two years the NSW Liberals & Nationals have been focused on fixing the mess left behind by Labor. By living within our means we have been able to reduce debt, while at the same time investing in those areas where it’s most needed.”
Investments in Davidson include:
- $5 million towards new classrooms at Killara High School
- $29 million to continue planning for the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest. (Construction to begin in 2015)
- $6.5 million towards upgrading roads associated with the new hospital. It is anticipated the funding will focus on planning and that there will be a further substantial allocation towards construction next year.
“The ongoing funding to upgrade Killara High School and towards planning for both the hospital and associated roads is most welcome,” Mr O’Dea said.
“The NSW Government is committed to spending a total of $59.7 billion on infrastructure over the next four years to deliver for communities across our State, including a record $14.6 billion for infrastructure and services in public transport and roads.
“By managing our finances responsibly, the NSW 2013-14 Budget commits a record $18 billion to Health and $13.95 billion to education.
“Despite the financial challenges facing the state, this Budget shows the NSW Government is delivering on its promises to improve services for the people of NSW, invest in critical infrastructure across NSW, and protect the vulnerable.
“This Budget also expands on the Building the State package announced in last year’s Budget to further boost housing across NSW, delivering more than $300 million for priority infrastructure for new housing and extending the state’s generous first homebuyers scheme for a further two years.
“The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has taken responsible decisions to deliver for the people of NSW and the Davidson electorate,” Mr O’Dea said.
