NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed that Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will go ahead.
It comes after Infrastructure NSW recommended the project be delayed due to surging construction costs and labour shortages.
I’ve decided to end the suspense…due to popular demand… $602.4m will be committed in the Budget to moving ahead with the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 megaproject.
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— Dom Perrottet (@Dom_Perrottet) June 1, 2022
But Mr Perrottet says the project will go ahead, ending months of speculation about Stage 2.
The news has been welcomed by City of Parramatta Lord Mayor, Donna Davis.
“This is fantastic news for the City of Parramatta and the communities who live and work in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs,” Cr Davis said.
“Council has long advocated for the State Government to extend the Parramatta Light Rail line to Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point and Melrose Park, so today’s announcement is pleasing.
“Our City is booming and with 29,000 new homes forecast to be built along the proposed light rail alignment over the next 15 years, infrastructure such as this is critical to support this growth.
“Residents in these suburbs have been waiting a long time for a major public transport service that connects them with the Parramatta CBD and other neighbouring areas.”
“Our City is booming and with 29,000 new homes forecast to be built along the proposed light rail alignment over the next 15 years, infrastructure such as this is critical to support this growth.
“Residents in these suburbs have been waiting a long time for a major public transport service that connects them with the Parramatta CBD and other neighbouring areas.”
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.