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Around US$1.87bn for Sydney roads and other infrastructure over 10 years

Roads in Sydney are set to benefit as part of a huge US$1.87 billion (AUD 1.9bn) capital works spending programme for the city over the next ten years. The programme, aimed at enhancing the international reputation of the city, includes $175.01 million (AUD180mn) for new roads and footpaths in Sydney. In order to transform George Street, $213.91 million (AUD 220mn) will be spent on connecting light rail and laneways, while $388.92 million (AUD 400mn) will go on upgrading Green Square, and a further $97.23 m
May 20, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Roads in Sydney are set to benefit as part of a huge US$1.87 billion (AUD 1.9bn) capital works spending programme for the city over the next ten years.

The programme, aimed at enhancing the international reputation of the city, includes $175.01 million (AUD180mn) for new roads and footpaths in Sydney.

In order to transform George Street, $213.91 million (AUD 220mn) will be spent on connecting light rail and laneways, while $388.92 million (AUD 400mn) will go on upgrading Green Square, and a further $97.23 million (AUD 100mn) will fund improvements to parks. By June 2014, $194.46 million (AUD 200mn) of the capital works programme funds will be spent.

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