Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s 2025–26 Budget, highlighting its continued investment in housing, schools, energy, health, and transport infrastructure across metropolitan and regional communities.
“CCAA welcomes the $17.7 million allocation today towards the new Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) which needs to prioritise coordinated plan for securing material supply, as these projects face cost pressures, resource bottlenecks, and delivery delays,” said Michael Kilgariff, Chief Executive Officer of CCAA.
“Securing long-term access to quarry resources, protecting freight routes and reducing red tape across approvals processes must remain a priority for the NSW Government.
“We have a plan for this and stand ready to help Government.”
The Budget includes funding for high-impact initiatives across key infrastructure categories, including:
• $10.8 billion over four years for Sydney Metro West, linking Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD with major tunnelling and station builds requiring millions of tonnes of concrete and aggregates.
• $5.5 billion for roads in Western Sydney, supporting population growth and access to the Western Sydney International Airport and the broader Aerotropolis precinct.
• $3.9 billion over four years to build and upgrade public schools, particularly in Western Sydney’s growth corridors, driving demand for foundation and structural materials across education precincts.
• $3.4 billion in health infrastructure, including Rouse Hill Hospital – the first major adult hospital to be built in Western Sydney in 40 years – as well as upgrades across Campbelltown, Blacktown and Mount Druitt.
• $1.0 billion in total for the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade, enhancing connectivity between Liverpool and the airport with new road infrastructure and stormwater assets.
• $2.8 billion in regional road safety upgrades, and an additional $48 million to improve mobile coverage on major freight corridors.
• Over $25 billion jointly committed by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments in the Aerotropolis area, including $3.6 billion for the Metro to Western Sydney Airport and more than $2 billion for the toll-free M12 Motorway.
“We commend the NSW Government’s commitment to long-term infrastructure investment and economic development. But the affordability and timely delivery of these projects hinges on securing a reliable supply of construction materials.”