NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a community discussion board at 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 next two years for important evacuation routes within the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
In addition, a $100 million finances is eyed for the widening and duplication works of Garfield Road East at Riverstone and an extra 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 latest 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 stated it's going to 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 beneath 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 street network’s capability to carry off disasters, as indicated by the Flood Evacuation Modelling (FEM) report.
Commissioned by the earlier authorities, 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 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 government
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning skilled, to impart unbiased group liaison support to aid affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to grasp and navigate the issue.
An further $121 million can also be allotted to the NSW Reconstruction Authority from the NSW Government’s first Budget, which adds to the state’s functionality to anticipate disasters.
The Minns Government talked about it did not trigger the problem however remains dedicated to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car said the investments by the Minns Government within the native roads community will provide aid 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 offer relief so that they are spending less time in their vehicles and more time with their families at house,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not only will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may even make life simpler for thousands of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey stated that the NSW Government has proven within the first Budget its dedication to a “safer and safer and disaster-prepared Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.”
“I need to thank folks from Riverstone and surrounds for popping out right now and talking in regards to the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP talked about how delighted he's with the NSW Budget outcome for Riverstone, particularly the Government’s approach to addressing “the previous infrastructure shortcomings.”
“ Investment Talks for North West Sydney’s Infrastructure delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to bring the entire funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of these upgrades help handle street 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 faculties, local highway enhancements, and the upgrade and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.