Member for Davidson Jonathan O'Dea believes the establishment of Infrastructure NSW will deliver vital long-term infrastructure planning that will benefit Davidson and help make NSW number one again.
Mr O'Dea made the comment after speaking in Parliament on the establishment of NSW Infrastructure as part of the O'Farrell Government's 100 Day Action Plan.
"NSW needs visionary plans and planners like the famous John Bradfield, who in 1915 outlined a scheme for Sydney's railways, involving the electrification of the suburban lines, a city underground railway and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
"Since entering Parliament my by-line for the seat of Davidson, has been 'Building for Tomorrow' – a phrase which is mindful of the past and the present but looks to building for the future," Mr O'Dea said.
"A major project which could bring enormous benefits to the northern Sydney region is the construction of the so-called "missing link" between the M2 and F3.
"The road link would help relieve pressure on the busy Pacific Highway, bringing cost and time savings to commuters.
During debate on the NSW Infrastructure Bill 2011, Mr O'Dea told Parliament, "Under the Bill, Infrastructure NSW will prepare long-term infrastructure plans and strategies, including a 20-year state infrastructure strategy, a five-year infrastructure plan and sectoral state infrastructure strategy statements."
"It's time NSW began looking at the big picture and embrace the future with careful planning so it can deliver the necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of our children, their children and the generations to come," he said.
"The establishment of Infrastructure NSW will provide an important springboard to deliver on those needs.
"Former Premier Nick Greiner, who has extensive senior involvement in the business sector, including with infrastructure-related environments, has been appointed as Chairman and with an expert board will ensure that decisions about infrastructure projects are informed by professional analysis and advice," Mr O'Dea concluded.
