Liberal candidate for Blacktown, Allan Green, welcomes the Liberal and Nationals Government announcement that, if re-elected, will create 100,000 new jobs in Western Sydney over the next five years, turbocharging the economy and ensuring Western Sydney remains a thriving place to live and work.
Mr Green said only a Liberal and Nationals Government can deliver more and better paying local jobs for Blacktown.
"Delivering jobs for the people of Blacktown means security for families and prosperity in the region, securing a brighter future for generations to come," Mr Green said.
"The Perrottet Government has made an unprecedented investment in the people of Blacktown including the upgrade of Blacktown Hospital, the new Blacktown Ambulance station, and the many local WestInvest project grants. This announcement of more and better paying jobs demonstrates true and continued commitment by the Liberal and Nationals Government to the people of Blacktown.
"This is about creating more local opportunities in Blacktown, investing in people and ensuring the region remains a great place to live as well as the engine room of our state's economy."
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Liberal and Nationals would deliver better paying jobs for the people of Western Sydney to support local businesses and futureproof the region.
"We will deliver 100,000 new jobs in Western Sydney over the next five years across a range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, health, transport, professional services, science and more," Mr Perrottet said.
"Our Government has a strong track record of delivering jobs growth, with 209,100 more people employed in NSW now than before the pandemic, and that strong track record of jobs growth will only continue under the Liberal and Nationals.
"Our $116 billion infrastructure pipeline is already supporting thousands of jobs in Western Sydney, including on the new toll-free M12 motorway, Sydney Metro, and the Western Sydney Airport aerotropolis."
Treasurer Matt Kean said creating more quality jobs will provide a significant boost to the economy.
"Western Sydney is the third largest economy in the country after Sydney and Melbourne and home to more than 230,000 businesses employing around 1 million people," Mr Kean said.
"The state's unemployment rate is currently 3.1 per cent which is the lowest in the country, but with so much happening in Western Sydney we know there is an opportunity to create thousands more jobs.
"This compliments our long term plan to help 95,000 women enter the workforce or take on more hours by making childcare more affordable and accessible."
Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said this government's record $76.7 billion investment in transport infrastructure over the next four years signals a commitment to not only boost the NSW economy and jobs creation but also deliver a first-class, fast and reliable transport network for western Sydney.
"This government will continue to deliver on their promise to create job opportunities through the delivery of our infrastructure pipeline of Sydney Metro projects," Mr Elliott said.
"The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project alone is supporting more than 14,000 jobs, including 250 new apprentices in an economic boost for NSW and more than 50,000 people will have worked on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project by the time it is completed, while Sydney Metro West will create 10,000 direct and 70,000 indirect jobs during construction.
"We have already demonstrated our commitment to jobs creation and business opportunities for western Sydney through our investment in transport infrastructure with more than 22,000 local jobs generated with the construction and operation of the Sydney Metro North West Line."
