The $5 billion WestInvest Program was announced by the former NSW Government to fund the delivery of transformational infrastructure projects in 15 Western Sydney Local Government Areas.

At the April 2022 Council Meeting, Council resolved to submit six projects under the Local Government Allocation and a further seven applications under the Competitive Round.

Of the 13 projects submitted, the NSW Government notified Council of its success with the following applications:

Local Government Allocation

• $10 million towards Revitalising Campsie Civic Precinct and to deliver a new library and create a dedicated arts and culture precinct in Campsie.
• $5 million towards the delivery of a new Panania Library and Knowledge Centre.
• $5 million towards the Wran District Park project which will deliver a new district park in Villawood.
• $5 million towards the Roberts Park Community Hub to create a new multipurpose facility in Greenacre.
• $5 million towards the Belmore and Lakemba Town Centre for renewal and upgrades within the town centres.
• $4 million towards the Local Traffic Program to deliver priority pedestrian infrastructure and traffic management upgrades across the City.

Competitive Round

• $10 million for the Creating a Walking City project to deliver priority new footpaths across the City.
• $10 million towards the Electrifying the City project which will deliver a new solar farm and EV charging facilities.

Projects to be delivered under Canterbury Bankstown’s Local Government Allocation were announced across two stages, in October and November 2022. Council was subsequently notifiedof its successful projects for the Competitive Round in February 2023.

Since these funding announcements, WestInvest have been working with Councils through the process of Funding Deed preparation for projects funded through the Local Government Allocation, and more recently has commenced the process for successful applicants under the Competitive Round.