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, greater than $600 million is aimed to be invested in North Western Sydney, alongside $200 million for the following two years for essential evacuation routes within the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
In addition, a $100 million price range is eyed for the widening and duplication works of Garfield Road East at Riverstone and a further for Richmond Road widening, positioned between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley was flooded six instances between 2020 and 2022, one of the most impactful in recent decades, The NSW Government’s first Budget allotted about $433.1 million for a crossing on the Hawkesbury River at Richmond.
The Minns Government said it's going to 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 beneath strict conditions.
Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure is a half of the Government’s election commitment to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney as a result of considerations concerning the road network’s capacity to hold off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.
Commissioned by the earlier government, the FEM report, which the Minns Government stated was by no means made public, indicates infrastructure that can 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 business chamber in riverstone lga © nsw government
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning expert, to impart independent group liaison support to aid affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to grasp and navigate the problem.
An extra $121 million is also 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 did not trigger the issue however remains devoted to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car mentioned the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads network will present aid to locals who get stuck 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 offer aid in order that they are spending much less time in their vehicles and more time with their families at residence,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not solely will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may also make life easier for hundreds 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 people from Riverstone and surrounds for popping out today and speaking in regards to the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he is with the NSW Budget consequence 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 deliver the entire funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades assist tackle street deficiencies recognized within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby stated.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has finally been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the construction of three new faculties, native highway improvements, and the improve and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.