
Reserving land for a future light rail extension, funding to redevelop the Broadmeadow precinct, a long-term plan to dredge Swansea Channel and money to turbo charge Lake Macquarie's western CBD are among the region's key requests of the state government in the upcoming budget.
Significant investment to attract more routes out of Newcastle Airport and funding for a clean energy precinct at the Port of Newcastle are also on the wish list.