Funding for development of major projects in Narrabri Shire has been confirmed in the NSW budget this week.

Record funding has been allocated to support the recovery and future prosperity of regional communities following drought, bushfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duty MLC for Barwon Electorate Sam Farraway said $16.81 million would be invested into the Narrabri Industrial and Logistics Hub.

Funding the proposed Narrabri Special Activation Precinct has been reaffirmed in the NSW budget.

The earlier announcement by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro of the designation of Narrabri as a future SAP is a huge endorsement of the future for the district.

The budget allocated $25.4 million for the development of the Narrabri SAP, the funding to include planning for Moree and Snowy Mountains SAPS.

“This year’s budget sees $37.83 million invested into building the new Wee Waa High School, ensuring quality education options for our kids, so they don’t have to leave home or travel to a metropolitan area to get the education they deserve,” Mr Farraway said.

And $51.8 million has been allocated for significant upgrades to the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree.

Member for Barwon Roy Butler welcomed the NSW Budget.

“Overall I think it’s another good budget for the Barwon electorate,” he said.

“This year there is $740 million in electorate specific funding, many of the projects funded including road upgrades, domestic water supply projects, and local park upgrades come from councils and community groups across the electorate talking to me and my team. I’ve taken up getting funding with government ministers and this positive budget for us is the result.

“There is always more to do, and we are playing catch up after years of under investment, but overall I’m happy with how we’ve fared”.

Deputy Premier and Leader of the NSW Nationals John Barilaro said more jobs and infrastructure builds will be delivered through the 2021-22 NSW budget, to help NSW regions move through recovery and build on the benefits of regional living.

“Off the back of devastating drought, bushfires and floods, there has never been a more crucial time to support regional NSW by providing job opportunities, new and improved infrastructure and community-backed projects,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This budget has a strong focus on job creating infrastructure builds to ensure local economies remain strong and regional NSW continues to be a fantastic place to live and work.”

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