Regional Regeneration Budget Welcomed

Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW) has today welcomed the release of the 2021-22 State Budget, which includes a range of measures that will help regional cities in New South Wales to grow and prosper.

"This budget will help our members to manage their recovery, build resilience and lay the foundations for a bright and productive future," Regional Cities NSW Chair and Mayor of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, Cr Tim Overall said.

“Regional NSW has endured one of the toughest times in history with drought, flood, bushfires, plague and a global pandemic causing heartbreaking devastation and unforeseen challenges.”

“Funding allocated to the Regional Growth Fund and Restart NSW is critical to ensure a strong recovery, so our regional cities can continue to be strong service and economic centres,” Cr Overall said.

“Regional cities play an important role as service hubs providing access to health, education, jobs as well as arts, culture and sporting facilities - investing in our member cities will make sure the people of NSW are offered a liveable alternative to Sydney,” he said.

“To accommodate this growth however RCNSW will continue to advocate that housing supply and affordability require greater attention from policymakers if regional Australia is going to be in a position to capitalise on recent population growth," said Cr Overall.

"We congratulate the State Government on initiatives that support New South Wales communities to develop strong regional economies” Cr Overall said.