The second stage will cost hundreds of millions of dollars more than Sydney’s CBD and southeast light rail line, which almost doubled its original forecast.
was set aside in last year’s state budget for enabling works for the second stage, which will largely fund construction of a 320-metre bridge across the Parramatta River from Melrose Park to Wentworth Point.
Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger said Tuesday’s budget was a chance for the government to deliver on its commitment to start constructing the second stage.“Every year we must wait for construction to start ... is just more delay and risks the future of the project. What we want to see in the NSW budget next week is a plan to sign a contract to lay light rail tracks in the ground,” he said.
However, the previous government repeatedly delayed making an investment decision on the second stage., Transport for NSW doesn’t expect the second stage to opened to passengers until 2031, about five years later than originally planned. About 15 homes will be acquired for the line’s extension, which will have 14 stops and end at the Carter Street high-rise development next to Olympic Park.
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