WAGGA MP Daryl Maguire has launched an attack on his opposition counterpart, arguing that if Dan Hayes and his Labor "mob" are elected to government, the state risks becoming Australia's rust bucket.
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Mr Maguire said the government "must be returned" for it to deliver $20 billion worth of infrastructure raised through the sale of the state's "poles and wires" electricity business.
The plan - announced by Premier Mike Baird on Tuesday - is headed "Rebuilding NSW" and is earmarked to include $6 billion of spending in regional NSW.
But Country Labor candidate for Wagga Dan Hayes said the infrastructure package was "holding the electorate to ransom" and was a "city-centric" blow that would deliver nothing for Wagga.
"It's pretty much a wishlist for the Baird government. That's why I think it's holding the electorate to ransom," he said.
"Even with this package, Wagga will miss out because we're a safe seat."
Mr Maguire said Mr Hayes would "say what his masters tell him".
"The fact is that Dan Hayes' mob left us billions of dollars in debt. (Opposition Leader) John Robertson is announcing plans to spend money they haven't got," he said.
But Mr Maguire admitted there was no "finite" or spelled out infrastructure commitment for Wagga in the re-election package.
Instead, the Wagga MP said if re-elected, he would campaign for a share of overall spending.
He nominated a new school for Estella, a new hospital for Tumut and an upgrade of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music as worthy recipients.
He did not say how much the projects would cost and did not put a timeframe on their delivery.
The Rebuilding NSW plan sets aside $3.7 billion for regional roads including $500 million to "invest" in the Newell Highway.
There is also $400 million for regional rail with a focus on supporting primary producers as well as a $1 billion fund to support growing water needs.
Another $600 million is promised for schools and hospitals on top of $300 million for a regional tourism and environment fund.
Mr Hayes said the commitments lacked detail and remained opposed to the sale of poles and wires.
He said selling 49 per cent of the electricity business would lead to job losses, higher bills and a loss of regular government revenue.
Mr Maguire said NSW's rise as the strongest state economy was evidence the government could be trusted with the economy.
