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State Budget 2025: A Mixed Bag for St George and South-West Sydney

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The 2025 State Budget has allocated significant funding for infrastructure projects in St George and South-West Sydney, including upgrades to King Georges Road, new schools, and improvements to St George Hospital. However, with no substantial investment in the local area for the third year in a row, some local MPs are expressing disappointment and concern.

Key Takeaways:

  • $4 million has been set aside under the Urban Roads Fund for the planning of a Pedestrian Overpass across Forest Road at Hurstville Public School, with $2 million allocated in 2025-2026.
  • A proposed Bayside High School upgrade has received $5,000,000, and a new co-educational high school will be formed from James Cook Boys Technology High School and Moorefield Girls High School in 2026.
  • $21,555,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of Kogarah Public School in 2025-2026, including a new multipurpose hall, 24 new permanent classrooms, and removal of temporary classrooms.
  • $24,345,000 has been allocated for King Georges Road, Stoney Creek Road to Connells Point Road, Stage 1 and 2a road works, which will widen the road from two to three lanes and improve safety for users.
  • The estimated total cost of the King Georges Road project is $219 million, with an expenditure of $71 million over the years 2028-29.
  • The M6 Extension Stage 1 will continue with $292,448,000 allocated for 2025-2026, aiming to remove over 2000 trucks a day from surface roads and enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.
  • Total cost of the M6 Extension project will be $501 million when completed.
  • $78,534,000 has been allocated for the St George Hospital Ambulatory Care, Day Surgery Sub-Acute Inpatient Building, aiming to provide state-of-the-art facilities and enhance patient outcomes.
  • $4 million has been allocated to Wolli Creek Regional Park in 2025-2026 to protect the diverse ecosystem and threatened species within the park.
  • The $60 weekly toll cap will continue through to December 31, 2025, enabling eligible motorists to claim a rebate of up to $340 a week.

Statistics:

  • 43,000 motorists will benefit from the King Georges Road upgrade.
  • Estimated total cost of the King Georges Road project: $219 million.
  • Expenditure for the King Georges Road project over 2028-29: $71 million.
  • Funding for the M6 Extension Stage 1 in 2025-2026: $292,448,000.
  • Total cost of the M6 Extension project: $501 million.
  • Motorists have saved $139 million since the $60 toll cap began in January 2024.

Sources:

  • NSW State Budget 2025
  • NSW Motorways
  • Georges River Council
  • St George Hospital
  • Wolli Creek Regional Park
  • NSW Labor Government

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