NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey MLC met with Riverstone MP Warren Kirby in a neighborhood discussion board on the North West Business Chamber on Friday, 10 November 2023, concerning the Minns Government’s purpose to deal with “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 subsequent two years for important evacuation routes in 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, positioned between Townson Road and the Westlink M7.
As the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley was flooded six times between 2020 and 2022, one of the impactful in recent a long time, The NSW Government’s first Budget allotted about $433.1 million for a crossing at the Hawkesbury River at Richmond.
The Minns Government mentioned 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 continue with its draft plans beneath strict situations.
The determination is part of the Government’s election commitment to halt housing on high-risk flood plains in Western Sydney as a end result of issues about the road network’s capability 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 never 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 on the north west business chamber in riverstone lga © nsw government
The Government appointed Professor Roberta Ryan, a strategic planning professional, to impart independent group liaison assist to assist affected landowners in Marsden Park North, Riverstone Town Centre, and West Schofields to know and navigate the issue.
https://hillstohawkesbury.com.au/investment-talks-for-northwest-sydney/ is also 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 mentioned it didn't cause the issue but stays devoted to resolving it.
Deputy Premier Prue Car said the investments by the Minns Government in the native roads community will provide aid to locals who get caught in 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 performing to offer aid so that they're spending less time in their automobiles and extra time with their families at house,” the Deputy Premier stated.
“Not solely will these roads upgrades make our suburbs safer they may even make life easier for hundreds of motorists.”
On the opposite hand, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey acknowledged that the NSW Government has shown within the first Budget its commitment 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 speaking in regards to the government’s plans.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP mentioned how delighted he's with the NSW Budget outcome for Riverstone, especially the Government’s method to addressing “the past infrastructure shortcomings.”
“The Budget delivers $100 million for Garfield Rd East, $75,000 to Bandon Rd to bring the total funding to $150 million and $260m for Richmond Rd. All of those upgrades assist handle street deficiencies identified in the FEM report,” Warren Kirby said.
“The Rouse Hill Hospital has lastly been funded for $700 million promised also allocates funding for the construction of three new colleges, local road enhancements, and the upgrade and delivery of Rouse Hill Hospital.