The announcement by the State and Federal governments that Fifteenth Avenue will get a $1 billion upgrade is a win for every member of our community who refused to be taken for granted.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said that for too long the area has missed out on the infrastructure commitments we needed for our growing community as we were taken for granted and in some cases completely dismissed.
"This announcement in the lead up to the federal election is welcomed but it shows that our community is important and Liverpool City Council will hold governments to account to deliver for the community," he said.
"My council ran a grassroots campaign with community advocates and we got a significant roads win.
"I thank the thousands of people who signed our petition, got behind the Council's campaign and brought pressure to bear on the decision makers.
"This is not only a win for local roads but a win for the need to better connect the new western Sydney airport.
"Today's announcement shows that with the right advocacy Liverpool Council will no longer be ignored, we can get wins for our residents and achieve the infrastructure and facilities we need and more importantly deserve."
