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Lee Evans MP MEMBER FOR HEATHCOTE Community Newsletter – July 2017 THE HEATHCOTE HERALD from This budget issue of the Heathcote Herald highlights the ongoing commitment of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government to the people of NSW. Six years of responsible fiscal management has allowed the government to deliver projects that support our everyday lives through investment in health, education, transport and by assisting families with the cost of living. The NSW Budget 2017/18 delivers for local communities with some of the projects for Heathcote highlighted on page 3. Contact my office if you would like more information about these projects or others that are planned for Heathcote. Earlier this year I was pleased to host Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts and CEO of The Greater Sydney Commission Sarah Hill to hear firsthand from community representatives their comments and suggestions regarding housing affordability in NSW. The subsequent announcement of the Housing Affordability Package is yet another example of our government listening and responding to the issues that are important to you. July 2017 NSW NSW Premier Budget 2017 LIBERALS Stronger Communities, Stronger NSW Gladys Berejiklian and Lee Evans MP are working The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP hard for our local area The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP Treasurer of New South Wales Premier of New South Wales Dear resident, With the NSW economy leading the nation and our Budget in surplus, the NSW Government is investing the benefits of the State’s success back into local communities right across NSW. The NSW Budget 2017-18 delivers more than ever before on the things that matter: health, education, roads and transport, support for families, help for those who need it WATTAMOLLA SUTHERLAND OTFORD most, and the right conditions for businesses to grow. IMPROVEMENTS HOSPITAL TUNNEL Meanwhile our major infrastructure program is surging ahead, laying the new $3.9 million has been $9.5 million in this Pedestrians and cyclists foundations for the thriving NSW of the future. allocated towards the budget will go towards in Heathcote will benefit Great Southern Nature the ongoing $63 million from an extra $1.9 million This Budget delivers more for our communities through: Walk to upgrade visitor Sutherland Hospital for cycle paths including • A strong economy – outpacing other states in economic growth, the lowest facilities at Wattamolla in Expansion which is funding to convert the unemployment in the nation, and more investment to support industry and the Royal National Park. close to completion Otford Tunnel No.6 to small business. $2.5 million is allocated for and includes a new a cycle path, improving the ongoing Royal Coast emergency department. connections between • Connecting our state – investing $41.4 billion on road and public transport Track improvements. Stanwell Park and Otford. infrastructure to unclog our cities and get you home sooner. • World-class healthcare and hospitals - A record $23.2 billion in 2017-18 on new hospitals, hospital upgrades, and thousands more nurses, doctors and midwives. • Investing in education – $15.7 billion for the future of our kids including funding for THE NSW BUDGET CHECKLIST 2017 over 1,000 more teachers, and spending of $4.2 billion on school infrastructure over 4 years. 2017 NSW BUDGET CONNECTING OUR STATE HELPING FAMILIES Major investment in WestConnex, • Helping families with the cost of living - more help for first home buyers, making WITH THE COST OF LIVING early childhood education affordable for everyone, and the Active Kids Rebate KEY FACTS Pacific Highway upgrades, and significant $217 million to reduce the cost of early childhood giving parents $100 per school child per year. $72.7 BILLION investments in Western Sydney roads to education and the Active Kids Rebate giving IN INFRASTRUCTURE connect our state. parents $100 per school child per year. This Budget is for everyone in NSW, whether you live in our cities or regions. It cements OVER FOUR YEARS our vision for new infrastructure and quality services and will make NSW a stronger, better community for all. SURPLUSES WORLD-CLASS MAKING HOUSING EVERY YEAR FOR HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALS MORE AFFORDABLE THE NEXT 4 YEARS Yours sincerely, A responsive and innovative healthcare Stamp duty exemptions and new home grants HOUSING system through $7.7 billion investment into for first home buyers to get them into the MAKING HOUSING MORE health infrastructure. market. AFFORDABLE Dominic Perrottet OUTPACING MORE SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS Gladys Berejiklian OTHER STATES IN $15.7 billion for the future of our kids including Treasurer of NSW ECONOMIC GROWTH Premier of NSW funding for over 1,000 more teachers, and spending of $4.2 billion on school infrastructure over 4 years. CONTACT LEE Shops 1 & 2, 17-23 Station Street, Engadine NSW 2233 02 9548 0144 [email protected] THEPage 5NSW BUDGET 2017 LEE EVANS MP July 2017 NSW NSW Premier Budget 2017 LIBERALS Stronger Communities, Stronger NSW Gladys Berejiklian and Lee Evans MP are working The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP hard for our local area The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP Treasurer of New South Wales Premier of New South Wales Dear resident, With the NSW economy leading the nation and our Budget in surplus, the NSW Government is investing the benefits of the State’s success back into local communities right across NSW. The NSW Budget 2017-18 delivers more than ever before on the things that matter: health, education, roads and transport, support for families, help for those who need it WATTAMOLLA SUTHERLAND OTFORD most, and the right conditions for businesses to grow. IMPROVEMENTS HOSPITAL TUNNEL Meanwhile our major infrastructure program is surging ahead, laying the new $3.9 million has been $9.5 million in this Pedestrians and cyclists foundations for the thriving NSW of the future. allocated towards the budget will go towards in Heathcote will benefit Great Southern Nature the ongoing $63 million from an extra $1.9 million This Budget delivers more for our communities through: Walk to upgrade visitor Sutherland Hospital for cycle paths including • A strong economy – outpacing other states in economic growth, the lowest facilities at Wattamolla in Expansion which is funding to convert the unemployment in the nation, and more investment to support industry and the Royal National Park. close to completion Otford Tunnel No.6 to small business. $2.5 million is allocated for and includes a new a cycle path, improving the ongoing Royal Coast emergency department. connections between • Connecting our state – investing $41.4 billion on road and public transport Track improvements. Stanwell Park and Otford. infrastructure to unclog our cities and get you home sooner. • World-class healthcare and hospitals - A record $23.2 billion in 2017-18 on new hospitals, hospital upgrades, and thousands more nurses, doctors and midwives. • Investing in education – $15.7 billion for the future of our kids including funding for THE NSW BUDGET CHECKLIST 2017 over 1,000 more teachers, and spending of $4.2 billion on school infrastructure over 4 years. 2017 NSW BUDGET CONNECTING OUR STATE HELPING FAMILIES Major investment in WestConnex, • Helping families with the cost of living - more help for first home buyers, making WITH THE COST OF LIVING early childhood education affordable for everyone, and the Active Kids Rebate KEY FACTS Pacific Highway upgrades, and significant $217 million to reduce the cost of early childhood giving parents $100 per school child per year. $72.7 BILLION investments in Western Sydney roads to education and the Active Kids Rebate giving IN INFRASTRUCTURE connect our state. parents $100 per school child per year. This Budget is for everyone in NSW, whether you live in our cities or regions. It cements OVER FOUR YEARS our vision for new infrastructure and quality services and will make NSW a stronger, better community for all. SURPLUSES WORLD-CLASS MAKING HOUSING EVERY YEAR FOR HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALS MORE AFFORDABLE THE NEXT 4 YEARS Yours sincerely, A responsive and innovative healthcare Stamp duty exemptions and new home grants HOUSING system through $7.7 billion investment into for first home buyers to get them into the MAKING HOUSING MORE health infrastructure. market. AFFORDABLE Dominic Perrottet OUTPACING MORE SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS Gladys Berejiklian OTHER STATES IN $15.7 billion for the future of our kids including Treasurer of NSW ECONOMIC GROWTH Premier of NSW funding for over 1,000 more teachers, and spending of $4.2 billion on school infrastructure over 4 years. CONTACT LEE Shops 1 & 2, 17-23 Station Street, Engadine NSW 2233 02 9548 0144 [email protected] THEPage 5NSW BUDGET 2017 LEE EVANS MP Crime Trends Stable The most recent quarterly data from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) is a testament to the proactive work of NSW police in detecting and preventing crime. Categories across the Heathcote electorate have remained stable or are trending down in the two years to March 2017 and reflects the commitment and dedication of our local police to keeping our community safe. • Break and enter dwelling is down 26.6% (Sutherland Shire) • Steal from person is down 43.2% (Wollongong City Council) I would like to thank both Sutherland LAC and Wollongong LAC for their continuing support of our local community. ü Delivered – New Commuter Parking at Engadine The new commuter car park at Engadine Station has been delivered, as promised, by the NSW Government under the Transport Access Program (TAP). TAP is an initiative to deliver safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure. We know the lack of commuter car parking across the state is a major concern and that’s why we’re doing something about it. The opening of the new commuter car park means there are more than 100 spaces now available for those customers who want to drive to the station before continuing their journey on public transport.
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