In 2018, the construction and infrastructure sector in Regional NSW generated A$14 billion for the state economy. In 2016, 116,080 people were employed in the sector.

As a developed modern economy, NSW has a substantial portfolio of infrastructure assets and a strong pipeline of future projects. The NSW Government is collaborating with industry to deliver a large and sustainable program of both economic and social infrastructure. A sizeable component of this will be contracted to the private sector. 

NSW has been a world leader in public-private partnerships (PPPs) since the delivery of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel in 1992, the first ever PPP. The government is actively involved in establishing PPPs for major infrastructure developments and is working with industry to further modernise the sector.

Infrastructure-related construction in NSW is experiencing major growth as a result of the government's spending program, which will exceed A$93 billion in the four years to 2019-20. The program drives economic growth throughout NSW by alleviating congestion and improving the quality of essential services.

The $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in major and transformative infrastructure across Regional NSW. The Fund will help to deliver the critical infrastructure and priority initiatives identified in the 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, across five focus areas, including:

• Improved Water Security
• Rail and Road Transport Connections
• Freight Linkages
• Digital Connectivity
• Special Activation Precincts.

The NSW Government is investing A$1.7 billion in a Regional Growth Fund. This investment in regional infrastructure will support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services.

Since 2011, the Government has invested A$33.2 million in the Restart NSW Fund in high priority infrastructure projects across the State.

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