Heathcote MP Maryanne Stuart says the state budget has delivered for the electorate.
Funding allocations include $5 million to upgrade Fire and Rescue NSW stations in the electorate, including Sutherland, Engadine and Helensburgh, which was an election commitment.
Another commitment, for which initial funding has been provided, is a new multi-purpose hall at Sutherland Public School.
Other budget allocations include:
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$24.6 million in final funding for the upgrade of Sutherland Hospital's operating theatre complex, which was all but completed under the previous government.
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$3 million towards the construction of a new police station at Helensburgh in 2023/24
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$20 million for the Sutherland to Cronulla active transport link, announced by the previous government
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$4.2 million in 2023/24 to transfer wildlife corridors in Woronora Heights to National Parks and Wildlife Services
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$174,000 towards Engadine High School's Hall upgrade
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$15.5 million for a Rail Timetable Solution Program to improve the rail system
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$5 million of $180 million committed, to commence planning the duplication of Heathcote Road