13 June 2017
The allocation of $1 billion for Western Sydney roads in the upcoming NSW Budget will be a positive contribution towards vital infrastructure needed in Western Sydney, says the Urban Taskforce.
“The upgrading and building of roads to support the future Western Sydney Airport will help drive the momentum for new development in this region,” says Urban Taskforce CEO, Chris Johnson. “Many of our members are keen to develop key sites around the future airport so completing the Northern Road between Camden Valley Way and Peter Brock Drive along with the first stage of Bringelly Road between Camden Valley Way and King Street are important on the ground initiatives. Providing infrastructure to support the airport is absolutely essential to driving jobs and growth in Sydney’s West.”
“The investment in the Narellan Road upgrade and the Schofields Road upgrade are also important projects to support robust development in the area as is the construction of the second stage of Bringelly Road between Peter Brock Drive and Mersey Road which will continue the infrastructure investment momentum.”
“Importantly funds have been allocated for planning the M12 motorway and for the Outer Sydney Orbital which are both vital links in the integrated road network across Western Sydney.”
“While this road infrastructure is important to keep Sydney’s traffic moving it must be seen alongside the NSW Government’s investment in Metro Rail which will be the real game changer to underpin Sydney’s robust population growth.”
