NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a group discussion board at the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, concerning the Minns Government’s purpose 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 next two years for necessary evacuation routes within the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
In addition, a $100 million budget 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 Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure -Nepean Valley was flooded six instances between 2020 and 2022, one of the most impactful in latest many years, The NSW Government’s first Budget allotted about $433.1 million for a crossing at 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 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 result of issues concerning the highway 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 mentioned was by no means made public, indicates infrastructure that may 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 skilled, to impart independent community liaison support to help affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to understand and navigate the problem.
An additional $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 talked about it did not cause the issue but remains dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car stated the investments by the Minns Government in the local roads community will provide relief 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 appearing to supply reduction in order that they are spending much less time of their vehicles and more time with their households at residence,” the Deputy Premier mentioned.
“Not solely will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may also make life simpler for 1000's of motorists.”
On the other hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey acknowledged that the NSW Government has proven in the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and more secure and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I need to thank folks from Riverstone and surrounds for coming 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 end result for Riverstone, particularly 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 total funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades assist handle street deficiencies recognized within the FEM report,” Warren Kirby said.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has finally been funded for $700 million promised additionally allocates funding for the development of three new colleges, local street enhancements, and the improve and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.