In Australia, the states of New South Wales and Western Australia are both setting transport development as a priority. Both states are planning major spending programmes on new infrastructure projects, with transport representing a key portion of that future investment. Australia has a plan to spend US$2.68 billion (A$3.8 billion) on improving and upgrading infrastructure nationally, with some $775.85 million (A$1.1 billion) for road and rail development.
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Australia’s Federal Government and Western Australia State Governments are jointly agreeing to spending $663 million (A$940 million) for a series of infrastructure works in the state. Transport will benefit in particular, with eight current road and rail projects receiving additional funding. A further six transport projects will also benefit from the funding package.