NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the Hunter's job growth isn't thanks to a mining boom, but rather her government's infrastructure spend in the region.
The State Government's $650 million investment in the city for infastructure has doubled the number of jobs throughout the region.
The latest stats from the Hunter Research Foundation Centre mirror the numbers showing the Hunter had an annual growth of 7.4 per cent when it comes to full time jobs in the region.
Gladys Berejiklian says in the past 2 1/2 years alone 37,000 jobs have been created.
"We are for the first time having a boom in Newcastle and the Hunter without a mining boom. This is the first time Newcastle has been able to stand on its own without going through a mining boom. I'm so proud of that,"
"This is the first time in Newcastle's history where Newcastle hasn't had to depend on the mining boo to get ahead."
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| Premier Gladys Berejiklian in Newcastle yesterday. Image David Threlfo Twitter. |
The Premier also said the big infrastructure spend has triggered big events in the region such as the inaugural Newcastle 500 Supercars event in November and big sporting games which is all only going to increase as the city moves into the future.
"We're really thrilled that that's what holds the future of Newcastle. It's a multiplicity of jobs, multiple sectors growing and that's what we want to see. I don't want to see people have to jump on a train every morning and travel long distances because they want to get the job of their dreams,"
"I want people to get the jobs of their dreams in Newcastle, and that's the future we're building," said Premier Berejiklian.
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