NSW is getting better roads and public transport and it's western Sydney residents who will reap the most benefit from the government's infrastructure spend.
In delivering his first budget on Tuesday, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced a $12.1 billion cash injection into public transport and $8.5 billion to improve the state's roads.
The Berejiklian government is following through on its promise to build western Sydney, with $648 million of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan to be spent in 2017/18, including $485 million on the Northern Road and an additional $153 million to upgrade western Sydney roads.
The government will also spend $160 million on the new Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta, which will seat 30,000 fans and employ 1200 people during construction and more than 900 people once it's operating.
Commuters in Sydney will benefit from the $1.7 billion promised over the next year to fund the Sydney metro and southwest rail line and $252 million for a new train fleet.
"We're improving frequencies on key routes, setting up new routes and importantly building new infrastructure to grow and improve public transport in this state," Transport Minister Andrew Constance said in a statement as the budget was being handed down.
Central Coast roads also get a splash of money with $188.3 million promised over the next year to upgrade the Pacific Highway and widen the M1 Pacific Motorway.
A further $1.2 billion has been allocated to upgrade the Pacific Highway on the state's north coast from Woolgoolga to Ballina.
In Sydney the government will spend $103 million on developing the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link over the following year.
The Sydney Opera House will also get a slice of the pie, with $190 million promised as part of the government's commitment to keep the iconic landmark shining for future generations to enjoy.
