Building the Country: Funding for local infrastructure to drive business investment
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Regional Development. Media Release.
"Minister for Regional Development, Phil Costa today called for expressions of interest from local
councils, businesses and infrastructure providers for funding for infrastructure projects linked to
business investment and jobs growth in country NSW. Mr Costa said the $52 million Local Infrastructure Support Fund will help offset the cost of critical infrastructure needed for businesses to establish, expand or relocate in country and coastal areas.
“The Rees Government is looking to fund common infrastructure projects that are linked to the
development of specific business investment and local job opportunities,” Mr Costa said.
“These projects need to involve common infrastructure that will benefit a specific business or other business users, either now or in the future.
“We want the infrastructure funding to be a catalyst for new jobs.
“This is part of the Government’s commitment to invest in country NSW.”
Types of projects that could be funded include:
• electricity supply,
• natural gas mains and pipelines,
• water supply and offsite wastewater treatment or recycling,
• sewerage connection,
• roadworks, such as access roads and modifications, and
• telecommunications such as data networks.”