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1848 - HUNTER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND PROJECTS

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW

What Hunter and Wallsend electorate projects, financed by the Hunter Infrastructure fund, have been funded and commenced during the 2011-12 budget period?

Answer -

I am advised that the following projects have commenced during the 2011-12 year to date:

    • Hunter Wine Region Roads - Tenders for the reconstruction of a 700-metre section of the Broke Road have closed and Cessnock City Council is reviewing tenders received.
    • Dungog to Raymond Terrace Road - The first project between Brandy Hill and Alexander Drives at Seaham has been completed by Port Stephens Council.
    • Upgrade of road to Dudley - a section of Ocean Street in Dudley has been completed by Lake Macquarie City Council.
    • Waratah - land acquisition cancer treatment and research facilities.
    • Maitland Hospital - refurbishment and expansion of the Mental Health Unit.
    • Cessnock Hospital - refurbishment of the Emergency Department.
    • Wansey Dialysis Centre - equipment upgrade.

I am further advised that planning has commenced on the following projects:

    • Pennant Street bridge at Glendale.
    • Cardiff main street improvements.
    • Lemon Tree Passage Road.

Question asked on 28 March 2012 (session 55-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 78
Answer received on 2 May 2012 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 85