$14M for Coast sewerage works

Central Coast has welcomed funding of $14M for sewerage works in the region as the NSW Government invests $250M in essential infrastructure across the state to support the delivery of close to 140,000 new homes.

Under the third round of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF), the Central Coast will receive $9.56M for the upgrade of the Gwandalan Sewerage Treatment Plant and $4.61M for the upgrade of the sewerage system in Gosford.

A spokesperson said the works would allow the region to continue to grow while maintaining essential services to the community.

“Council is awaiting the preparation of final funding deeds prior to providing further details,” the spokesperson said.

Construction Tenders

Paynter Dixon invite building contractors to register their interest in the construction of two Catholic School projects. St Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah are constructing a new Multi-purpose Hall and St Joseph’s College, East Gosford are undertaking alterations and additions to their existing buildings.

Tendering for these projects will be made available via Bid Contender on 21 April 2023, however feel free to register your interest via a reply email: reception@paynterdixon.com.au

Paynter Dixon’s role in these projects is limited to design, documentation, and tender management only.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said an initial 36 councils and agency-led projects would receive funding through the third round of the AIF.

“We are fast-tracking the delivery of essential infrastructure required to speed up the construction of thousands of new homes right across our state,” Perrottet said.

This is part of our strategy to get people into homes faster by cutting red tape, speeding up development applications and boosting construction by getting more shovels into the ground sooner.

“Our long term economic plan is delivering major infrastructure projects for the future and will support communities as they grow.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the new funding builds on a $215M investment from the Government in the first two rounds of the program, with eligibility extended to regional councils for the first time.

“We know that getting infrastructure right is the key to unlocking land for housing in regional NSW, which is why we have allocated almost $120M for regional councils in this round,” he said. the future,” Hart said.

“The areas eligible for this funding account for 94 per cent of NSW’s total population growth over the next 10 years, according to the latest population projections.

“Towns across regional NSW are booming, with more and more people moving away from the city.

The end result will be a graphic and easy-to-read document that can be pickedup by anyone wanting to get a glimpse of community aspirations and strategic planning priorities in the Wyong and Tuggerah town centres and surrounding areas.

Community members can share their thoughts, ideas and feedback until Friday, March 10, by participating in the online survey at https://www. yourvoiceourcoast.com/ WyongDPP and joining the conversation on Council’s interactive map of the district.

Sue Murray

“These projects will help set the foundations for future growth.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said the councils successful in this round of the AIF would also provide their own funding for projects, amounting to a combined $517M worth of infrastructure on the way for NSW.

“We had an outstanding response from regional councils eager to work in partnership with the Government to unlock land for new homes faster and boost economic growth,” he said.

“We share their ambition and look forward to working together.”

TheAccelerated Infrastructure Fund is part of the $2.8B NSW Housing Package announced in the 2022-2023 NSW State Budget.