NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a neighborhood forum on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, about the Minns Government’s purpose 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 following 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 a further for Richmond Road widening, located between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley was flooded six occasions between 2020 and 2022, one of the most impactful in current 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'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 underneath strict circumstances.
The choice is part of the Government’s election dedication to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney because of considerations about the road network’s capacity 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 said was never made public, signifies infrastructure that may fail in an emergency. Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure , since then, has released the said report and allotted funds to infrastructure gaps.
Crowd 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 independent neighborhood liaison assist to assist affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to understand and navigate the problem.
An further $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 stays dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car said the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads network will present aid to locals who get caught 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 performing to offer reduction so that they're spending less time in their automobiles and more time with their families at residence,” the Deputy Premier mentioned.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may also make life simpler for thousands of motorists.”
On the other hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said that the NSW Government has shown in the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I wish to thank individuals from Riverstone and surrounds for popping out today and speaking concerning the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he's with the NSW Budget end result for Riverstone, particularly 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 convey the total funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades help address highway deficiencies identified within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby mentioned.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the development of three new colleges, local highway enhancements, and the upgrade and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.