Zero Emission Bus Depot, Bus Interchange and Industry Opportunities for Macquarie Park in Federal Budget
An artist’s impression of the new depot for 165 electric buses at Macquarie Park from SMH article.
Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (CMPID) welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s budget which provides funding for new transport infrastructure and opportunities to build high-tech manufacturing capacity at Australia's original innovation district.
Macquarie Park has been allocated $115 million for a bus depot to provide infrastructure for zero emission buses planned for the area and an additional $10 million to accelerate the bus interchange development which has previously been announced.
Other wider announcements that can impact the district include:
$22.7 billion Future Made in Australia package around industry growth in the clean energy sector
The strategic review of Australia's R&D system can help ensure value is maximised from research investment which is a strength of the Macquarie Park innovation district and
$38.2 million to scaleup the Government Women IN STEM programs and science engagement to ensure the development of a skilled and diverse STEM workforce
CMPID and it's members look forward to working through these projects and opportunities to help grow the economic, productivity and community impacts for Macquarie Park.
