25 July 2024
The NSW Government is beginning work on road and transport initiatives to support growth and connectivity across Sydney’s South-West.
The Outer South West Integrated Transport Plan will support growing communities across the Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly local government areas by prioritising connectivity, increasing transport options, and reducing congestion on roads.
The plan will also consider how to improve access to the Illawarra, already a popular weekend destination for people living in Sydney’s south west.
Transport for NSW will draw on existing planning work and new community feedback, and will work closely with Government partners, including Councils, to develop the plan.
The new transport plan builds on $95 million already committed by the NSW and Australian Governments to support planning for critical road upgrades in Sydney’s south west, including:
- The Hume Motorway,
- Cowpasture Road,
- Camden Valley Way, and
- Menangle Road.
These upgrades are central to supporting housing growth in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area and the South-West Growth Area.
Initial investigations are underway for the Menangle Road corridor upgrade, with a Strategic Business Case nearing completion. This new funding allocation will allow the development of concept designs and Final Business Case for the priority sections of the future corridor upgrade.
This is in addition to ongoing commitments::
- $15 million (State and Federal funding) to complete the Final Business Case for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2
- $327.1 million (State funding) for delivery of new Western Sydney bus services connecting Penrith, Liverpool, and Campbelltown to the Airport and new Bradfield city, as well as a new interchange and layover at Bradfield.
- $100 million (State and Federal funding) for Southwest Sydney Rail Business Case.
Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren MP said:
“The future of Sydney depends on good planning. Part of this is to readjust a mindset that transport needs to solely focus on getting people to Town Hall or Wynyard.
“We need to provide reliable, efficient access to the major community and employment zones developing around Campbelltown and the South West Sydney region.”
Member for Camden Sally Quinnell MP said
“Our communities are growing quickly, and we need to ensure we have the infrastructure to support this growth – whether it’s making it easier for families to get to work or improving connections to local amenities.
“From a Transport point of view, we want to make sure those links are in place.”
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan MP
“It’s fantastic to see the NSW Government planning for the future of Sydney’s south west – better transport and infrastructure options for our communities means better access to work, schools and community centres.
“We want to support connectivity not only to the rest of the city, but within our region, too.”
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