Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a community forum on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, in regards to the Minns Government’s goal 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 subsequent two years for important 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 extra 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 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, while West Schofields precinct will partially continue with its draft plans under strict conditions.
The choice is part of the Government’s election commitment to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney because of considerations concerning the road network’s capability to carry off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.
Commissioned by the previous authorities, the FEM report, which the Minns Government mentioned was never made public, signifies infrastructure that will fail in an emergency. Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure , since then, has released the mentioned 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 authorities
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 can be 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 talked about it didn't cause the problem however stays dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government within the local roads community will provide reduction to locals who get stuck 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 supply relief so that they are spending less time of their vehicles and more time with their households at home,” the Deputy Premier said.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they will also make life easier for hundreds of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey stated that the NSW Government has proven in the first Budget its commitment to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I wish to thank people from Riverstone and surrounds for popping out at present and talking in regards to the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he is with the NSW Budget end result for Riverstone, particularly the Government’s strategy to addressing “the previous 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. All of those upgrades help handle road deficiencies identified within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby mentioned.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised additionally allocates funding for the construction of three new schools, local street enhancements, and the upgrade and supply of Rouse Hill Hospital.