Following the Government’s recent second Budget, I am deeply concerned about its failure to fund crucial infrastructure, which will significantly impact Castle Hill residents.
The Budget projects revenue to be $118.5 billion for 2024-25. Despite the projected revenue, the Budget has significant shortcomings: inadequate infrastructure, lack of cost-of-living support, economic risks, and increased debt.
The Budget has failed the Castle Hill electorate. The question most members of our community are asking is why the government has not funded a new school within the Castle Hill Showground Precinct. Last year, the Government increased the maximum number of dwellings in the Precinct to allow for an additional 9,500 dwellings.
Based on one child per dwelling, there will be an additional 9,500 school-aged children living in the Castle Hill Showground Precinct. Parents are asking when the Government will commit funding to build the much-needed schools for our community.
As your representative in the New South Wales Parliament, I will continue pressing the government to fund schools and other essential infrastructure for our community. The Government’s long-term approach to the education of our children is something many parents have raised as a concern.
The Budget Paper reveals a worrying decline in education spending, from $3.036 billion in 2024-25 to $1.801 billion in 2027-28. Parents across New South Wales, including in my electorate, are deeply troubled by these funding cuts.
If you would like any more information concerning the recent New South Wales Budget and how the cuts will affect you, please email my office. As your representative, I will continue to advocate for funding infrastructure projects including schools, roads, hospitals, and police stations; provide cost-of-living relief to all community members; promote energy policies in the community’s interest; and uphold our community’s core values.
I am working with members of the local community to petition the Government to build a new school for our electorate. Scan the QR code to add your support to this petition and let’s make Castle Hill an even better place!
