NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a neighborhood discussion board on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, in regards to the Minns Government’s aim 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 subsequent two years for important evacuation routes in 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 an extra for Richmond Road widening, situated between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley was flooded six instances between 2020 and 2022, some of the impactful in recent 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 mentioned it's going to scrap draft planning proposals for Marsden Park North and Riverstone Town Centre on Sunday, 12 November, whereas West Schofields precinct will partially proceed with its draft plans beneath strict conditions.
The determination is part of the Government’s election dedication to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney as a end result of considerations about the road network’s capacity 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 said was never made public, signifies infrastructure that can fail in an emergency. The Government, since then, has launched the said report and allotted funds to infrastructure gaps.
Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure 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 group liaison help to assist affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to understand and navigate the issue.
An further $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 mentioned it didn't trigger the issue however stays dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car mentioned the investments by the Minns Government in the native 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 acting to supply relief in order that they are spending much less time in their automobiles and more time with their families at residence,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may also make life easier for 1000's of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey acknowledged that the NSW Government has proven within 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 right now and speaking about the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP talked about how delighted he's with the NSW Budget outcome for Riverstone, especially the Government’s approach to addressing “the previous infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to deliver the total funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades assist tackle highway deficiencies recognized in the FEM report,” Warren Kirby stated.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised additionally allocates funding for the construction of three new colleges, native street improvements, and the upgrade and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.