NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a group forum on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, about the Minns Government’s goal 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 subsequent two years for essential 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, situated 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 many years, The NSW Government’s first Budget allocated 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, whereas West Schofields precinct will partially continue with its draft plans under strict conditions.
Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure is part of the Government’s election dedication to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney as a result of concerns concerning the street network’s capability 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 mentioned was never made public, indicates infrastructure that will fail in an emergency. The Government, since then, has launched the stated 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 community liaison support to aid affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to grasp and navigate the issue.
An extra $121 million can additionally be allotted to the NSW Reconstruction Authority from the NSW Government’s first Budget, which provides to the state’s capability to anticipate disasters.
The Minns Government talked about it didn't trigger the problem but remains dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car mentioned the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads community will present relief to locals who get caught in site 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 provide reduction in order that they are spending less time in their automobiles and extra time with their households at home,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may even make life simpler for 1000's of motorists.”
On the other 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 at present and talking in regards to the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he's with the NSW Budget consequence for Riverstone, especially the Government’s strategy to addressing “the past infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to deliver the whole funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades help address road deficiencies identified in the FEM report,” Warren Kirby mentioned.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the construction of three new colleges, native street enhancements, and the improve and supply of Rouse Hill Hospital.