Campbelltown residents have every reason to feel bitterly disappointed with the NSW budget delivered yesterday, says local MP Greg Warren.
Mr Warren said not one cent was allocated towards education or public transport projects while the funds for the Spring Farm Parkway will only be used for planning.
The Berejiklian Government also did not commit a single dollar of state government funds towards the much needed upgrade of the notorious Appin Road, relying instead on $4 million of federal funds for cosmetic works.
While more funds were allocated for the upgrade of Campbelltown Hospital, Mr Warren said he was frustrated no funds were set aside for more staff, resources or support.
The Labor frontbencher said he was pleased $500,000 would be allocated for the new Shepherd Centre in Campbelltown, a project he had advocated fiercely for.
“When it comes to this government, the people of Campbelltown are unfortunately accustomed to disappointment,” he said.
“We all know the problems at Campbelltown Hospital stem from a lack of staff, not a lack of buildings.
“Yet there were no funds allocated to actually address those staffing level concerns.
“There wasn’t one dollar allocated for school or public transport projects which will no doubt frustrate students, teachers, school staff and commuters alike.
“The funding for Spring Farm Parkway was only for planning so it means we will have to wait at least another year to see meaningful progress on that vital project.
“And it looks like motorists and native wildlife will be forced to run the Appin Road gauntlet for another 12 months given not one dollar of actual state government funds was allocated towards the much needed upgrades of that notorious stretch of road.
“I am pleased that the Shepherd Centre secured more funding but that was a project myself and members of the community had to fight tooth and nail for.
“This was predictably another disappointing state budget for the people of Campbelltown who have been let down time and time again by the NSW Liberals.”
