NSW Budget Highlights 2017-18 - Making It Happen

NSW Budget 2017-18 highlights

Regional NSW will receive record investment under the NSW Government’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, announced in today's 2017-18 budget.

The budget surplus of $2.7 billion forecast means a record $72.7 billion will be invested over four years into infrastructure.

Budget highlights include a record investment in schools, hospitals and health infrastructure, and financial support for first home buyers. A $100 annual Active Kids rebate will encourage parents to enrol their school-aged kids in community sport.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said NSW is the only state with all of strong surpluses, negative net debt, a growing net worth, a triple A rating, low unemployment and record investments in services and infrastructure.

“That is a testament to the hardworking men and women of NSW, and puts us in the enviable position of being able to build for today as well as for tomorrow, Mr Perrottet said.

Click here for Budget Papers NSW Government 2017-2018

What's in the 2017-18 NSW budget

Community services Early intervention initiatives will help vulnerable children and families, social housing tenants and people experiencing homelessness. More caseworkers will see more of the state's most at-risk children.

Education More than 120 new school and major upgrade projects are planned, regional schools will receive their wireless connectivity upgrades and support for TAFE will build a skilled workforce to meet the state’s needs.

Government services Service NSW will expand to 24 new centres in regional areas. Parklands, zoos and public galleries will receive funding for capital works, conservation work, sport, recreation and cultural experiences.

Health A record $21.7 billion will be spent on new hospitals, hospital upgrades and thousands more health professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives, paramedics, specialist mental health teams.

Police and Justice Law enforcement agencies will continue initiatives to reduce reoffending and specialist teams will combat radicalisation in prisons. New courtrooms will deliver a faster, more efficient justice system.

Roads Major upgrades to the state’s roads, including improved access and freight corridors will tackle congestion in our cities, support regional businesses and communities and help keep NSW roads safe.

Transport More public transport services, and new trains, buses and ferries will keep NSW moving. Planning and industry engagement will begin for the regional fleet of new diesel XPT trains.

Click here for Mapping The NSW Budget 2017-18

Editors Notes:

I clicked on the Mapping The NSW Budget typed in Post Code 2770 and in came up with 15 projects within Blacktown LGA. What I noticed  was 3 immediate places for funding Mount Druitt Police Station, NSW Fire and Rescue and Mount Druitt Hospital Redevelopment Stages 1-2. Commitment for the year approximately was over $110M.

I probably need to understand The Estimated Cost. If the Estimated cost is great than the commitment, this reflects a shortfall.

I would like to extend any  'Right of replies' from a Local NSW State Member, to The Hon. Edmond Atalla, MP for Mount Druitt and also Hon. Pru Car, MP for Londonderry:

Prison Bed Medium Term Program

Multiple locations

Delivery Agency:

Department of Justice

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,079,270,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$2,348,371,000

M4 Smart Motorway

Multiple LGAs | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$121,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

N.A.

Blacktown/ Mount Druitt Hospitals Redevelopment Stages 1 and 2

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$104,069,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$659,186,000

Riverstone Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 1 Amplification

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Sydney Water Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$53,273,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$113,168,000

Schofields Road Stage 3, Veron Road to Richmond Road via South Street

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$40,060,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$140,000,000

Quakers Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Renewal

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Sydney Water Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$17,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$298,211,000

Mount Druitt Police Station

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

NSW Police Force

Commitment for the 2017-18

Financial year:

$9,215,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$25,000,000

Blacktown Hospital Car Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,716,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$18,066,000

Blacktown Hospital Car Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Ministry of Health

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,716,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$18,066,000

Eastern Creek Business Hub

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Western Sydney Parklands Trust

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$6,078,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$14,908,000

Development of Bungarribee Park

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Western Sydney Parklands Trust

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$4,000,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$22,815,000

Schofields Road Stage 2, Tallawong Road to Veron Road

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$3,859,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$135,000,000

Mount Druitt New Station

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Fire and Rescue NSW

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,987,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$3,087,000

Bandon Road Link, Windsor Road to Richmond Road (Planning)

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Roads and Maritime Services

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$1,140,000

Estimated Total Cost:

N.A.

Plant and Equipment Replacement

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Waste Assets Management Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$127,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$5,637,000

Environmental Systems

Blacktown | Metro Sydney

Delivery Agency:

Waste Assets Management Corporation

Commitment for the 2017-18 Financial year:

$83,000

Estimated Total Cost:

$1,619,000

Australian, NSW & Local Government Budgets Are Not In Proper Order.... Of Announcing Dates

Each tier of government announce forecast budgets based on simply past revenue  to future revenue difference and past expenses to forward expenses.

Some of us are always concerned of how elected governments affect voters also community members of each suburb, region, state and within our great nation. Our main concern is when we watch or  see released articles on the Annual Federal Budget due on the 2nd Tuesday of May of each year. This budget can tell if  the government is spending  money or collecting too much, especially  if it is affecting the family/ individual budget.

The two most import variables here are home loan interest rates, personal income taxes that affect families and individuals. As well as what funds are the Federal Government  provide and then flow onto State/Territory and Local Governments for financial support in running their areas.

Then we have the State annual budget announced towards the end of June being announced (over one month after the National Federal Budget).

They discuss costs of running state schools, hospitals, emergency services, public transport, roads, local councils and public housing. Their revenue is from State Revenue from fines and enforcement, local court fees, selling of government assets, public transport fares, land tax, Stamp Duty and road tolls and their share of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Following that, we have the local Council Budget community announcement, less than a week after the Federal Budget. Here the spending is on roads, path ways, removal of community rubbish, cleaning of public areas, park planning of new local areas, maintenance of parks and gardens and interaction with State and Federal Government Stake Holders for providing a  proper community infrastructure for all communities. Their revenue is basically  from  private and business rate payers, with government grants being provided from either State and/or Federal.

So my dilemma here is why the order or  providing  budget with either surpluses or deficits from different times allowable. My personal view is to have the  Federal Budget announced the first week, State/ Territory Budgets the week after and the week  after that  and final week Local Councils Budget.

Maybe, I'm sounding a bit weird here, that is the way I seek - like a domino affect - starting from the biggest tiered government (Federal) and end up at the smallest tiered government (Local). This is just a thought process and I don't think many people out in our community and wider communities have picked this up before. Life should be so simple and so should all Governments announcements of budgets. This will place announcements of all Budgets in order of  proper announcements.

NSW State Government Budget 2016-2017 - NSW Myinfrastructure Planning!

With the NSW Budget surplus announced by NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian of $3.7 Billlion, I have worked out what is being spent on project within Blacktown LGA and I have only found 3 areas in Mount Druitt: Mount Druitt Hospital Stage 1 & 2, Mount Druitt Police Station and Mount Druitt new Fire & Rescue Station.

click here for news.com.au post 

Do you think it is enough money spent in our area from the current NSW Government? I'd even like to hear from our NSW Mount Druitt State Member, Mr Edmond Atalla.

Her is a list of   projects that the NSW Government is working on:

Project Description

	Agency	ETC ($’000)	2016-17 ($’000)

			Sydney Metro Northwest (including rollingstock)	Rail Corporation New South Wales (Transport Asset Holding Entity)	$8,279,000	$1,321,968
			Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospitals Redevelopment Stages 1 and 2	Ministry of Health	$659,187	$58,131
			Parklea Correctional Centre Expansion	Department of Justice	$185,071	$20,270
			Quakers Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Renewal	Sydney Water Corporation	$173,900	$5,800
			Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Strategy	Ministry of Health	$150,000	$72,746
			Schofields Road Stage 3, Veron Road to Richmond Road via South Street	Roads and Maritime Services	$140,000	$38,000
			Schofields Road Stage 2, Tallawong Road to Veron Road	Roads and Maritime Services	$135,000	$13,800
			Riverstone Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 1 Amplification	Sydney Water Corporation	$125,000	$13,300
			Richmond Road Stages 2 and 3, Townson Road to North of Garfield Road	Roads and Maritime Services	$96,000	$5,533
			Old Wallgrove Road, Erskine Park Link Road to M7 (Western Sydney Employment Lands)	Roads and Maritime Services	$95,000	$32,000
			Site Refurbishment	Service NSW	$63,836	$14,082
			Upgrade and Improve Park Facilities	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$47,958	$4,000
			Mount Druitt Police Station	NSW Police Force	$25,000	$750
			Development of Bungarribee Park	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$22,815	$5,000
			Prospect Reservoir Upgrade	Water NSW	$22,601	$4,118
			Riverstone Wastewater Lead-Ins	Sydney Water Corporation	$22,300	$9,600
			Riverstone Police Station	NSW Police Force	$19,805	$2,905
			Site Technology	Service NSW	$18,666	$4,118
			Multipurpose Pathway	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$18,426	$800
			Blacktown Hospital Car Park	Ministry of Health	$18,066	$8,540
			Eastern Creek Business Hub	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$14,908	$5,900
			Conservation Works	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$13,310	$1,300
			Signage and Track Improvements	Western Sydney Parklands Trust	$7,398	$410
			Capital Maintenance Program	Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales	$4,399	$1,332
			Mount Druitt New Station	Fire and Rescue NSW	$3,087	$900
			Transport Access Program	Rail Corporation New South Wales (Transport Asset Holding Entity)	N.A.	$248,301
			Bandon Road Link, Windsor Road to Richmond Road (Planning)	Roads and Maritime Services	N.A.	$1,000
			Memorial Avenue, Old Windsor Road to Windsor Road (Planning)	Roads and Maritime Services	N.A.	$800
			Prospect Highway and Blacktown Road widening, Reservoir Road to St Martins Crescent (Planning)	Roads and Maritime Services	N.A.	$250