$1 billion investment to boost Western Sydney roads

NSW, road construction, Western Sydney, WestInvest,

January 27, 2023

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Western Sydney is set for a major boost, with the NSW Government announcing a $1 billion investment from the WestInvest fund to upgrade critical roads.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Government was backing the people of Western Sydney with this major investment in the road network to keep people moving, reduce congestion and boost flood resilience.

“Western Sydney is booming, and we are making sure that families who live across this fast-growing region have the very best roads and infrastructure to keep them moving,” says Premier Dominic Perrottet. 

“This $1 billion investment in critical upgrades to major roads across the region is a game changer and will ensure that Western Sydney continues to grow and thrive,” says Premier Dominic Perrottet. 

“We are backing Western Sydney communities by making their roads safer, making sure they spend less time and getting tradies and other business to where they need to go quicker,” says Premier Dominic Perrottet. 

Treasurer Matt Kean said the $1 billion investment was made possible because of the NSW Government’s strong economic management.

“This investment will not only ensure people get to spend more time with family and friends instead of in traffic, but it will significantly improve the safety profile of these critical corridors,” says Treasurer Matt Kean.

“The increased productivity which results from these road improvements will inject millions of dollars into the state’s economy, which benefits every single person across NSW,” says Treasurer Matt Kean.

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the improvements are also targeted to improve flood evacuation routes for families in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and around Pitt Town.

“We are working towards widening Garfield Road East to a four-lane divided road, providing a flood evacuation route with increased capacity and a better connection to the communities of Marsden Park, Box Hill, Richmond, Schofields and Rouse Hill,” says Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward.

“The Pitt Town Bypass is also a project the community has been calling for, so I’m incredibly pleased we can deliver it, significantly increasing the community’s resilience to flooding events,” says Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward.

This will address the need for more infrastructure in Sydney’s rapidly growing western suburbs. It is expected to bring significant economic benefits, including the creation of engineering opportunities, and improved access to services and infrastructure. 

The funding will support a range of significant road projects across 15 Local Government Areas, including:

• $200 million for safety improvements on Elizabeth Dr at critical sections between Devonshire Rd and Western Road, Kemps Creek;
• $100 million to construct the Pitt Town bypass which has been identified as a crucial project following recent flooding events in the Hawkesbury-Nepean valley;
• $100 million to enable the upgrade of a 3.4 kilometre section of Garfield Road East between Piccadilly Street, Riverstone and Windsor Road, Box Hill;
• $600 million for roads infrastructure upgrades to be delivered within the 15 eligible WestInvest Local Government Areas, to be determined.

Source: Copyright 2023 © Transport for NSW

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