Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a neighborhood discussion board on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, about the Minns Government’s goal to address “long overdue” infrastructure plans in North Western Sydney.
In the 2023-24 Budget, greater than $600 million is aimed to be invested in North Western Sydney, alongside $200 million for the subsequent two years for essential 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 an additional for Richmond Road widening, situated between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure -Nepean Valley was flooded six occasions between 2020 and 2022, one of the most impactful in latest decades, The NSW Government’s first Budget allotted about $433.1 million for a crossing on the Hawkesbury River at Richmond.
The Minns Government mentioned it'll scrap draft planning proposals for Marsden Park North and Riverstone Town Centre on Sunday, 12 November, whereas West Schofields precinct will partially proceed with its draft plans beneath strict situations.
The determination is part of the Government’s election dedication to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney because of considerations concerning the street network’s capacity to carry off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.
Commissioned by the previous government, the FEM report, which the Minns Government said was by no means made public, signifies infrastructure that will 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 at the north west enterprise chamber in riverstone lga © nsw government
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning professional, to impart unbiased community liaison assist to assist affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to understand and navigate the problem.
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 functionality to anticipate disasters.
The Minns Government mentioned it didn't trigger the issue but remains dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government within the local roads community will present relief to locals who get caught in traffic 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 performing to supply relief in order that they are spending less time in their cars and extra time with their households at residence,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may also make life simpler for 1000's of motorists.”
On the other hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said that the NSW Government has shown within the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I need to thank folks from Riverstone and surrounds for coming out at present and talking about the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP talked about how delighted he's with the NSW Budget outcome for Riverstone, particularly the Government’s approach to addressing “the previous infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to bring the total funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades assist address road deficiencies identified within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby said.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has finally been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the construction of three new schools, native highway improvements, and the upgrade and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.