Parramatta Light Rail: Western Sydney Business calls for stage two funding

After Parramatta Light Rail stage two was snubbed in October’s Budget, business leaders have renewed calls for the state government to finally deliver the vital $3 billion project and fill an infrastructure void.

The first $2.4 billion stage of the 12km track between Westmead and Carlingford is due to be completed in 2023 but in November, Transport Minister Andrew Constance indicated the second instalment would be scrapped when he said other modes of transport options were being explored so “why the hell would I rip everything up?”

“Parramatta Light Rail stage two has been sitting on the minister’s desk for more than 18 months awaiting an ‘investment decision’ and it missed out on funding in last year’s state Budget,’’ Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger said.

A Transport for NSW spokeswoman said the final business case for stage two of the Parramatta Light Rail was currently being considered by the NSW Government, with an investment decision to follow.

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