Beyond Roads and Bridges - Critical social infrastructure for South West Sydney

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With the population of Sydney projected to grow by over 1.2 million by 2041, the NSW Government has recognised the implications for physical infrastructure such as roads, airports and public transport. However, it has not undertaken the necessary investments required to build the social infrastructure needed by these growing communities.

Impact Economics and Policy estimates that to address unmet need and population growth in South West Sydney by 2041 governments will need to invest up to an additional $3.0 billion each year in current dollars, including:

• $1.9 billion in social housing and housing assistance

• $426 million in community mental health services

• $422 million in child protection services

• $109 million in domestic and family violence services

• $51 million in migrant and refugee services.

The report was covered in The Sydney Morning Herald and on radio.