Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Hawke:

That the House:

(1)

recognises the lack of adequate transport infrastructure in North West Sydney;

(2)

condemns the NSW Government for its under-funding of transport infrastructure in North West Sydney during the last 15 years;

(3)

acknowledges that the current lack of transport infrastructure:

(a)

inhibits the economic prosperity of North West Sydney;

(b)

imposes significant financial burdens on the residents of North West Sydney through excessive toll charges; and

(c)

results in a high level of motor vehicle usage and has a detrimental environment impact for North West Sydney;

(4)

notes that the Federal Government provided only $91 million for planning of a West Sydney Metro railway as part of its funding through Infrastructure Australia and no funding for North West rail link; and

(5)

calls on the Federal Government to provide funding for the immediate commencement of a North West rail link.

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