NSW Premier says WestInvest funds for Western Sydney isn't an apology for COVID-19 lockdown

 NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has denied a $5 billion cash splash in Western Sydney is an apology for harsh COVID lockdowns imposed in the area last year.

The Premier today announced that the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (LGA) would be the first recipient of money from the $5 billion 'WestInvest' fund.

Canterbury-Bankstown will be handed $24 million for council-led projects which include new state-of-the-art community facilities, new parks and pedestrian links.

The government said $10 million would go towards a dedicated arts and cultural precinct in Campsie, $5 million for a new multipurpose facility in Greenacre, $5 million to overhaul the Wran Leisure Centre in Villawood and $4 million for 6.2 kilometres of pedestrian infrastructure.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-03/nsw-premier-says-investment-in-western-sydney-isnt-an-apology/101495790



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