Outline the Western Sydney Program Budget Provided By
Western Sydney Budget Statement 2002-03 New South Wales FOREWORD For the fifth year in a row, the NSW Government is delivering a record level of funding for the people of Western Sydney. This year, 2002-03, the State Government will spend more than $5.7 billion to generate jobs and investment, create world-class schools and health services, build safer communities, protect our unique environment and modernise transport and other infrastructure in Western Sydney. This is an increase of $1.2 billion over the $4.5 billion that was reported in last year’s Western Sydney Budget Statement. This funding will bring immediate benefits to Western Sydney families, communities, businesses and the environment, as well as provide the basis for future sustainable growth. Highlights of the expenditure on capital and recurrent programs in this year’s Western Sydney Budget include: ♦ $2 billion for Western Sydney schools and TAFE Colleges ♦ $1.4 billion for new and ongoing health services ♦ $785 million on Western Sydney public transport and roads ♦ $628 million for employment, housing, family, child and community support services, arts and sport ♦ $557 million for police and public safety, and ♦ $403 million for regional parks, water, waste and other environmental initiatives. I am delighted to present, on behalf of the New South Wales Government, the 2002-03 Western Sydney Budget Statement. This Budget shows that we will continue to work in partnership with the businesses, Local Councils and communities of Western Sydney to make the region a stronger, safer and more environmentally sustainable region. Kim Yeadon MP Minister for Western Sydney Member for Granville TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ..............................................................................................
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