Three major arterial roads in Western Sydney have received a joint funding commitment of $2.24 billion from the Federal and New South Wales Governments to prepare for an anticipated airport boom.
The massive infrastructure investment, with the Federal and State Government each providing half of the committed funding, will deliver safer, faster journeys for Western Sydney communities as new employment zones drive unprecedented growth and Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport nears completion.
Transport for NSW is inviting experienced contractors to register their interest in designing and constructing upgrades to Elizabeth Drive, Mamre Road Stage 2, and Garfield Road East – key arterial routes that will transform connectivity.
Elizabeth Drive: $800 million transformation
More than 28,000 vehicles use Elizabeth Drive daily, with the current single-lane road under traffic pressure.
The upgrade will deliver a two-lane dual carriageway to priority sections between Devonshire Road and Western Road, with upgraded intersections providing safer access to Kemps Creek, Badgerys Creek, Luddenham and the emerging Bradfield city.
Mamre Road Stage 2: $1 billion employment corridor
Continuing the work currently underway on Stage 1, this $1 billion investment will upgrade the road from Erskine Park Road through to Kerrs Road, supporting the rapidly expanding employment zones along this critical corridor.
Investigation works are already underway between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road.
Garfield Road East: $440 million growth enabler
This key sub-arterial route between Piccadilly Street and Windsor Road will be converted to a two-lane dual carriageway, dramatically improving amenity for communities in the North West Growth Area as housing development accelerates.
Environmental assessments for all projects will be publicly displayed later this year, with construction expected to commence following community consultation.
Industry submissions must be submitted to Transport for NSW at: GREU_Procurement@transport.nsw.gov.au
New South Wales Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said, “With more than 28,000 vehicles using Elizabeth Drive every day, we have worked with our federal colleagues to secure the funding to turn the priority sections of the current single lane road, which is stressed by the traffic using it into a dual lane, dual carriageway which will mean safer trips and less congestion for road users and locals.
“For communities like Kemps and Badgerys Creek, it will mean safer access in and out of those villages along with access to other facilities such as sporting fields in the area,” Aitchison said.
“For Mamre and Garfield roads, we are improving these roads to cater for growth in the area. These projects will drastically improve community amenity as these suburbs continue to grow.”
New South Wales Acting Minister for Western Sydney, Courtney Houssos, said, “By investing in these arterial roads, we’re making sure local residents spend less time stuck in traffic and more time at home with their families.”
