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, concerning the Minns Government’s aim 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 an additional 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 decades, The NSW Government’s first Budget allotted 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 under strict situations.

The choice is a part of the Government’s election dedication to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney because of concerns in regards to the road network’s capacity to hold off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.

Commissioned by the previous government, the FEM report, which the Minns Government said was by no means made public, signifies infrastructure that will fail in an emergency. Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure , since then, has launched 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 professional, to impart impartial group liaison assist to help affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to understand and navigate the problem.

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 functionality to anticipate disasters.

The Minns Government mentioned it didn’t cause the issue but stays dedicated to resolving it.

Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads network will present reduction to locals who get stuck 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 performing to provide reduction so that they’re spending much less time of their cars and more time with their households at residence,” the Deputy Premier stated.

“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may even make life easier for thousands of motorists.”

On the other hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey stated that the NSW Government has shown in the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”

“I need to thank people from Riverstone and surrounds for coming out at present and speaking about the government’s plans.”

Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he is 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 entire funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of these upgrades assist address highway deficiencies recognized within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby mentioned.

“The Rouse Hill Hospital has finally been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the construction of three new colleges, native street enhancements, and the upgrade and supply of Rouse Hill Hospital.