Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a neighborhood discussion board at the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, concerning 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 next two years for necessary evacuation routes within the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
In addition, a $100 million finances is eyed for the widening and duplication works of Garfield Road East at Riverstone and an additional for Richmond Road widening, located 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 current a long time, The NSW Government’s first Budget allocated about $433.1 million for a crossing at the Hawkesbury River at Richmond.
The Minns Government stated it'll scrap draft planning proposals for Marsden Park North and Riverstone Town Centre on Sunday, 12 November, whereas West Schofields precinct will partially continue with its draft plans under strict circumstances.
The determination is a part of the Government’s election commitment to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney as a result of issues about the road network’s capability 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, indicates 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 on the north west business chamber in riverstone lga © nsw authorities
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning skilled, to impart impartial community liaison assist to assist affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to grasp and navigate the problem.
An extra $121 million can be allotted to the NSW Reconstruction Authority from the NSW Government’s first Budget, which adds to the state’s capability to anticipate disasters.
The Minns Government talked about it didn't trigger the issue but stays dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads network will provide relief to locals who get caught in 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 appearing to offer relief in order that they're spending much less time of their vehicles and more time with their families at house,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not solely will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they will also make life simpler for thousands of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey acknowledged that the NSW Government has proven 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 at present and speaking concerning the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP talked about how delighted he is with the NSW Budget end result for Riverstone, particularly the Government’s approach to addressing “the past infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to convey the whole funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure of those upgrades help handle street deficiencies identified within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby stated.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has finally been funded for $700 million promised additionally allocates funding for the development of three new colleges, native street enhancements, and the improve and supply of Rouse Hill Hospital.