The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are moving $1.1 billion worth of major road upgrade projects into their next phases as part of work to cut congestion, slash travel times and improve safety for motorists in Sydney's growing North West region.
Bandon Road
A long-awaited upgrade and extension of Bandon Road is one step closer with a contract now awarded to Arup Australia for critical concept design work.
The contract award milestone coincides with the release of new artists impression images which show the first stage of the Bandon Road upgrade, including features such as:
- a new car park for Vineyard Train Station where users are currently forced to park on a dirt verge
- an intersection and safety improvements
- a new bus stop.
When fully completed, the Bandon Road project will deliver motorists two additional lanes, an underpass at the existing rail crossing which closes up to five times per hour and a new connector road between Windsor Road at Vineyard and Richmond Road at Marsden Park.
Community consultation on the proposed design will open from Monday 24 March to Sunday 6 April.
Richmond Road
The Richmond Road upgrade is also moving into its next phase with a request for design and construction tenders now made for the upgrade between the M7 and Townson Road at Marsden Park.
Around 2.2 kilometres of Richmond Road will be upgraded from four lanes to six lanes with early work expected to start in the first half of 2026.
The centrepiece of the upgrade will be a new flyover bridge from the M7 Motorway Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound.
Garfield Road
Work on the Garfield Road East Project is also progressing with a contract expected to be awarded in coming weeks for vital design work and a new artist impression release showing what upgrades to the Piccadilly Street intersection will look like.
When construction is complete, the Garfield Road East project will see a 3.4 kilometre stretch of road widened from two to four lanes between Piccadilly Street in Riverstone and Windsor Road in Grantham Farm.
North West Sydney is a rapidly growing region with population in the surrounding suburbs of Blacktown, Hawkesbury and The Hills Shire districts expected to increase by approximately 300,000 people in the next few years, from around 800,000 to 1.1m people by 2036.
The funding committed by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will ensure these communities have the roads they need to support stronger, well-connected communities.
50/50 joint investment by Albanese and Minns Labor Governments includes:
- $150 million Bandon Road upgrade
- $440 Garfield Road East corridor
- $520 million Richmond Road.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King said:
"These are important upgrades that are delivering safer and more efficient road connections for residents in North West Sydney.
"The north west of Sydney is growing quickly, and the Australian Government is supporting that growth with our $555 million contribution to these projects."
Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns said:
"For decades, North West Sydney has borne the brunt of the State's housing growth, without the adequate infrastructure needed to keep up with a growing population.
"We are committed to ensuring these communities have the roads they need to support them now and into the future."
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car said:
"Upgrading these roads is vital to keeping our community in North West Sydney moving.
"For far too long local residents have endured traffic congestion because of the former Liberal National government's poor planning and inaction.
"Our Labor Governments are now getting on with the job, building the infrastructure our community deserves."
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said:
"It's great to see these long talked about projects being delivered by the Minns Labor Government.
"We know communities have been waiting for years for government to deliver better roads and infrastructure in Sydney's North West and the Minns Labor Government has listened and is delivering on our election commitments to improve the daily lives of people in Western Sydney."
Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland said:
"These milestones are evidence of State and Federal Labor governments working together to build a better future for North-West Sydney.
"This momentum is all part of our plan for residents of North-West Sydney to spend less time in their cars, and more time with family.
"These upgrades will turbo charge development in the region and clear evidence of the Minns and Albanese Government's plans to improve road safety and traffic flow."
State Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:
"Key elements of the Bandon Road upgrade include the road underpass of Richmond Railway line north of Vineyard Train Station and removal of the existing rail level crossing, improving traffic flow and safety.
"The project will also provide an upgrade and realignment of the existing flood evacuation route along Wallace Road and Bandon Road and deliver an off-road shared path for walking and cycling.
"The upgrade and extension aims to improve access to Riverstone Industrial Area, Marsden Park, Riverstone and Vineyard precincts."
