NSW Budget: $156 million boost to get North West | Australian Markets

The Minns Labor Government is teaming up with the Albanese Labor Government to get crucial street tasks shovel-ready in North West Sydney, signalling a main boost for one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas.

A joint investment of $156 million, introduced as half of the 2025-26 NSW State Budget, this funding will speed up planning and development of crucial upgrades within the booming suburbs of Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Marsden Park, Schofields and Rouse Hill.

The funding will lay the groundwork for construction tasks that can help ease congestion and improve journey instances – making it simpler for North West households to get the place they need to be, safer and sooner.

Projects embrace:

•$49 million in extra funding for planning upgrades and future duplication alongside the Richmond Road Corridor from the M7 to The Driftway in Richmond. This takes the entire investment to $74 million for one of the area’s busiest and most congested arterials (NSW and Australian Government funded).

•$30 million in the direction of planning the duplication and future connection of Townson and Burdekin Roads in Schofields (NSW and Australian Government funded).

•$27 million to plan the improve of Garfield Road West in Marsden Park (NSW and Australian Government funded), including to the NSW Government’s current dedication to widen Garfield Road East.

•$25 million for enabling works for the improve of Toongabbie Bridge (100% Australian Government funded).

•$10 million to plan for crucial street infrastructure across the future Rouse Hill Hospital (with a additional $10 million from the Australian Government dedicated), making certain the precinct is nicely related when the hospital opens. Works embrace:
oWidening Windsor Road between Mile End Road and Commercial Road to three lanes plus a bus lane in every direction.
oUpgrading the Windsor Road and Commercial Road, Windsor Road and Mile End Road, and Commercial Road and Caddies Boulevard intersections.
oConstructing a shared path on the jap aspect of Windsor Road.

oDelivering new and upgraded bus infrastructure with devoted bus lanes alongside Windsor Road between the present T-way and Mile End Road.

•$3.5 million to plan for a new Francis Road rail overpass at Rooty Hill (100% NSW Government funded).

•$1.5 million for a main congestion pinch level intersection improve at Flushcombe and Bungarribee Roads in Blacktown (100% NSW Government funded).

The North West Sydney growth space, which shall be home to round 250,000 people when full, is one of the fastest-growing elements of Australia, with new housing, colleges and hospitals putting elevated demand on the street community.

Despite this growth, the previous Liberal-National Government targeted on mega-projects and drew strains on maps in congested suburbs with out offering funding.

The Minns Labor Government and Albanese Labor Government are committing important funding this yr to guarantee the following spherical of construction can get underway – kickstarting crucial planning for North West Sydney .

This joint investment of $156 million in new funding is a component of a broader roads and transport investment within the 2025–26 Budget, which focuses on ‘must-have’ infrastructure in our suburbs and areas that assist liveability and growth—not self-importance mega-projects.

Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison stated:

“The Minns Labor Government is building higher communities and are investing to get crucial street tasks shovel-ready.

“Roads are important infrastructure for the growing communities of North West Sydney and that’s the reason we’re partnering with the Albanese Government to invest $156 million to kickstart planning for a collection of main arterial street tasks.

“Unlike the earlier authorities which targeted on mega-projects and ignored the suburbs, we’re investing in ‘must haves’ – congestion busting enhancements to roads which can be supporting fast growing suburbs.

“This is about new and widened roads, new intersections, roundabouts and security enhancements – all supporting new properties, increasing suburbs and new amenities.

“The Minns Government is stepping up with a plan to build the roads the North West needs. These projects are critical to keeping pace with growth and ensuring our communities remain liveable.”

Acting Minister for Western Sydney Courtney Houssos stated:

“For too long Western Sydney households have been caught in congested roads which haven’t saved up with development. This investment displays the Minns Labor Government’s dedication to getting the fundamentals proper.

“Western Sydney roads have been a precedence for Deputy Premier Prue Car and the Minns Government, and this boost means hardworking mother and father in our growing North West suburbs can get home to their households sooner.

“Our 2025-26 Budget builds on the Minns Government’s plan to build a better NSW and a better Western Sydney—delivering more homes, stronger essential services, and the infrastructure our growing communities need to thrive.”

State Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby stated:

“This funding is implausible news for Riverstone and the broader North West. Upgrades to Richmond Road, Garfield Road West, Burdekin and Townson Roads will make a actual distinction to day by day commutes and native connectivity.

“The Riverstone community has been left behind when it comes to infrastructure and progress on these projects is long overdue. It’s great to finally have governments investing in the major road improvements we need.”

State Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla stated:

“Rooty Hill families know how frustrating traffic congestion can be. This investment to plan the upgrade of the Francis Road rail overpass and other local roads shows the Minns Labor Government is listening to our community and delivering the infrastructure we need.”

State Member for Blacktown Stephen Bali stated:

“This is a huge win for our community. Areas like Blacktown are growing rapidly, and the intersection of Flushcombe and Bungaribee Roads is a major pinch point. This package ensures we can start the process to deliver the infrastructure our growing area needs, that was neglected for so long under the previous government.”

State Member for Prospect Hugh McDermott stated:

“After years of being overlooked by the previous government, it’s great to see Prospect and the broader North West receive this critical boost, including upgrading Toongabbie Bridge. This package will help our growing communities stay connected and keep families moving safely.”

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