Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a community discussion board at the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, in regards to the Minns Government’s aim to handle “long overdue” infrastructure plans in North Western Sydney.
In the 2023-24 Budget, more than $600 million is aimed to be invested in North Western Sydney, alongside $200 million for the next two years for important evacuation routes in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
In addition, a $100 million budget is eyed for the widening and duplication works of Garfield Road East at Riverstone and a further for Richmond Road widening, situated between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley was flooded six times between 2020 and 2022, one of the most impactful in recent decades, The NSW Government’s first Budget allocated about $433.1 million for a crossing on the Hawkesbury River at Richmond.
Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure said it will scrap draft planning proposals for Marsden Park North and Riverstone Town Centre on Sunday, 12 November, while West Schofields precinct will partially proceed with its draft plans under strict conditions.
The determination is part of the Government’s election commitment to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney because of concerns about the street network’s capacity to carry off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.
Commissioned by the earlier government, the FEM report, which the Minns Government mentioned was by no means made public, signifies infrastructure that can fail in an emergency. The Government, since then, has released the stated report and allotted funds to infrastructure gaps.
Crowd At The North West Business Chamber
Community members on the north west enterprise chamber in riverstone lga © nsw government
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning skilled, to impart impartial group liaison support to aid affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to grasp and navigate the issue.
An additional $121 million is also allotted to the NSW Reconstruction Authority from the NSW Government’s first Budget, which provides to the state’s capability to anticipate disasters.
The Minns Government mentioned it didn't cause the issue however stays dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government within the local roads network will provide relief to locals who get stuck in site visitors on Richmond Road.
“Locals have been asking for upgrades to their roads for years but their calls have fallen on deaf ears. We have listened and are acting to supply reduction in order that they are spending less time in their cars and extra time with their families at house,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not solely will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may even make life simpler for thousands of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey acknowledged that the NSW Government has shown within the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I want to thank folks from Riverstone and surrounds for popping out today and speaking about the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he's with the NSW Budget end result for Riverstone, particularly the Government’s method to addressing “the previous infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to convey the entire funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades help handle road deficiencies recognized within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby said.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the development of three new colleges, local street enhancements, and the upgrade and supply of Rouse Hill Hospital.