Western Sydney's light rail construction has one year to go before the first stage is completed, but some small businesses on the construction route say they won't last that long.
abc.net.au/news/parramatta-light-rail-construction-hurts-small-businesses/101904356Small businesses in Parramatta have accused the state government of unequal treatment over light rail compensation.Parramatta Light Rail is set for completion in 2024, although stage two won't open until 2031Parramatta business owners say those in Sydney's CBD were offered compensation for light rail financial losses, while they have received nothing.
The light rail is set for on-track testing by mid-2023, with passenger services expected to start in 2024."In the city they give them some [compensation] so why can't they give us some here?" Across the other side of the site, barber shop owner Hass Chini is holding out hope the government will offer help."The construction — too much noise every day. Business is coming down and down and down. It doesn't get better," Mr Chini said."If [there's] no business how can I pay that? How can I pay wages? How can I pay [for] everything?"
Ms Azizi set up her business in 2019 after coming to Australia from Afghanistan as a refugee 20 years ago. The state election is less than eight weeks away, and with Liberal Parramatta MP Geoff Lee retiring, the battleground seat is up for grabs.
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