About WestInvest

The $5 billion WestInvest program is funding transformational infrastructure projects to improve liveability across Western Sydney.

$3 billion NSW Government Project Fund

A total of $3 billion is allocated to NSW Government agencies to deliver transformational projects.

$2 billion Community Project Fund

A total of $2 billion is allocated to priority community projects. This includes:

Local Government Allocation – Approximately $400 million made available to the 15 eligible LGAs to advance local projects, with each local council eligible for between $20 million and $35 million, depending on population size.
Competitive Round - $1.6 billion allocated through a competitive round of grants open to non-government organisations, including community groups, not-for-profits, Local Aboriginal Land Councils and local councils.

Focus areas

Two adults stand on a pier overlooking the River on a sunny day in Penrith. Their children are sitting on their pier with their feet dangling over the edge. There are birds on the river.

Quality green and open spaces

More parks and healthier natural environments that encourage active lifestyles, restore biodiversity and improve access to the environment. Cleaner natural waterways with improved access for recreation.

Aerial image overlooking Parramatta. The left half of the image features green space surrounding Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta and the right half of the image features the Parramatta River and the Parramatta CBD

Community infrastructure

Improved access to quality sport, recreation and other community facilities that bring people together and enable a diverse range of activities.

A photo of the Penrith campus library at Western Sydney University. The library is a modern looking red/brown brick building that features large wooden window trimmings and landscaped surrounds.

School modernisation

State-of-the-art, cooler and accessible education facilities that can adapt to evolving learning standards and student needs. Infrastructure that prepares students for an increasingly digital world.

The image shows two people standing in a gallery at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The people are facing a white wall. Each person is staring at a different artwork. One is a portrait of a woman and the other is an abstract black and white painting

Arts and cultural facilities

A broader range of arts and culture venues that reflect the diversity of Western Sydney, encouraging inclusive and regular community participation.

The image shows two women sitting at the Social Hideout Cafe in Parramatta enjoying drinks. The cafe features very bright purple and pink flowers with a neon sign that says 'hello gorgeous' in the background of the image

High street activation

Increasing the vibrancy of precincts to increase footfall for businesses. Targeted improvements to public amenities and allowing easier access to essential goods and services within walking distance.