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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Planning
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- What is the Minister doing to ensure that future housing growth in the
Hunter is supported by the expansion of infrastructure and public
transport?
- What is being done to improve public transport in areas like Fletcher, in
the Wallsend electorate, to cater for the housing growth in this area?
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Answer -
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- The Government is delivering a range of new infrastructure and public
transport to support future housing growth in the Hunter. For example, through
the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund, the Government has provided $450
million to enhance the Hunter's infrastructure, including transport, education,
water and health to drive economic development and boost the region's
liveability.
- The Government is committed to improving public transport in Newcastle
and the Hunter region. Truncating the heavy rail line, creating a full
accessible transport interchange at Wickham and introducing light rail will
enhance and support urban renewal in Newcastle. For specific information about
public transport in Fletcher in the Wallsend electorate, I refer your question
to the Minister for Transport.
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Question asked on 12 May 2015 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 4
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Answer received on 16 June 2015
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 13
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