About the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Australian and NSW governments are funding a 10 year, $3.6 billion road investment program for western Sydney. The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan will deliver major road infrastructure upgrades to support an integrated transport solution for the region and capitalise on the economic benefits from developing the planned Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek.
Western Sydney Employment Area
The New South Wales Government established the Western Sydney employment area to provide businesses in the region with land for industry and employment, catering for transport and logistics, warehousing and office space. Located about 50 kilometres from the Sydney central business district, the Western Sydney employment area gives these businesses access to roads and utility services and is close to the planned western Sydney airport.
Western Sydney Priority Growth Area
The NSW Government is investigating opportunities for new jobs, homes and services around the planned Badgerys Creek Airport in Sydney’s west.
The new Western Sydney Priority Growth Area will provide local people with better access to jobs within and around the airport, as well as infrastructure and services for local residents.
The Department of Planning and Environment will work closely with Liverpool City Council and Penrith City Council to prepare a draft Land Use and Infrastructure Strategy. This will guide new infrastructure investment, identify new homes and jobs close to transport, and coordinate services in the area.
South West Priority Growth Area
The NSW Government is investigating opportunities for new jobs, homes and services around the planned Badgerys Creek Airport in Sydney’s west.
The new South West Priority Growth Area will provide local people with better access to jobs within and around the airport, as well as infrastructure and services for local residents.
Planned western Sydney airport
The Australian Government has announced that Badgerys Creek will be the site for a western Sydney airport. This demonstrates the Government's commitment to the western Sydney region, where a new airport would be a major catalyst for investment and jobs growth. An airport in western Sydney would also bring benefits to the Australian economy more broadly.
South West Rail Link
The South West Rail Link is a NSW Government initiative to respond to issues of reliability and passenger growth on the metropolitan rail network and population growth in south-west Sydney. The South West Rail Link includes a major upgrade of Glenfield Station and bus/rail interchange and a new twin track passenger rail line from Glenfield to Leppington via Edmondson Park.
Argyle St / Camden Valley Way intersection upgrade and corridor study
Camden Council was granted $2.14 million over two years to build Stage 1 of the corridor upgrade, which includes new traffic lights at the intersection of Argyle Street and Oxley Street, Camden. Stage 2 involves the study to identify future road improvement opportunities along Camden Valley Way between the Camden Town Centre and The Northern Road. The Argyle Street/Camden Valley Way/Macarthur Road Intersection Study will test options and complete a detailed design to improve safety and efficiency at this intersection.
Cumberland Highway intersection upgrades
Fairfield City Council was granted $5.84 million over two years to upgrade the intersections of Cumberland Highway and Hamilton Road, Cumberland Highway and St Johns Road, and Cumberland Highway and John Street. The upgrades include local road widening, increased capacity of turning bays and the re‐phasing of traffic lights.
Eagle Vale Drive Upgrade
Campbelltown City Council was granted $17.5 million over two years to upgrade Eagle Vale Drive, between Badgally Road and Raby Road. The upgrade includes widening to a four lane divided road. Other elements include new kerb and gutter and central median, a shared pedestrian and cyclist path connecting regional routes, new traffic lights and street lighting, new storm water drainage with water quality improvement.
Erskine Park Road – road study
Penrith City Council was granted $1.1 million for a traffic, safety and scoping study to identify issues and options to upgrade a number of intersections on The Northern Road. These are between the M4 Motorway and the Great Western Highway, South Penrith and on Erskine Park Road between the M4 Western Motorway and Mamre Road, Erskine Park.
The Northern Road – road study
Penrith City Council was granted $1.1 million for a traffic, safety and scoping study to identify issues and options to upgrade a number of intersections on The Northern Road. These are between the M4 Motorway and the Great Western Highway, South Penrith and on Erskine Park Road between the M4 Western Motorway and Mamre Road, Erskine Park.
Wetherill St Upgrade
Fairfield City Council was granted $8.2 million over two years to upgrade Wetherill Street, Wetherill Park between Polding Street and Victoria Street. The upgrade includes widening Wetherill Street from two lanes to four lanes, straightening the road and providing new traffic lights at the intersection of Wetherill Street and The Horsley Drive.
Bringelly Road Upgrade – Stage 1
Stage 1 is 5.7km from Camden Valley Way Leppington to King Street, Rossmore, with Stage 2 focusing on the 4.3km from King Street, Rossmore to The Northern Road, Bringelly. One of the main benefits of the project is the increased capacity for future growth and improved access to the new Leppington Railway Station, the M5 and M7 motorways, the planned western Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek and the future south west growth area.
The Northern Road and Bringelly Road Interchange
An upgrade for this intersection was previously approved as part of The Northern Road Upgrade. A grade separated interchange is now proposed at the intersection of Bringelly Road and The Northern Road as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan. Roads and Maritime is now considering route alignment options for further design and environmental assessment.
M12 Motorway
A new motorway is proposed to connect the M7 Motorway near Cecil Park to The Northern Road near Luddenham, to provide access and traffic capacity for the planned western Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek. The 14km motorway would be built for up to six lanes with a wide central median to separate opposing traffic flow.
Ross Street and Great Western Highway Upgrade
In March 2015, the Australian and NSW governments announced $5 million funding as part of WSIP to upgrade the intersection of Ross Street and the Great Western Highway, Glenbrook. The objective of this project is to manage congestion and improve safety. Traffic lights are being considered for this intersection.
The Northern Road Upgrade The Old Northern Road to Peter Brock Drive
The Northern Road Upgrade between The Old Northern Road, Narellan and Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park is a 3.3km upgrade. It would have the safety, capacity and reliability improvements that are on all WSIP roads and would also deliver access to future South West Growth Centre precincts along The Northern Road.
The Northern Road Upgrade Peter Brock Drive to Mersey Road
The Northern Road Upgrade is about 10km between Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park and Mersey Road, Bringelly. It would have the safety, capacity and reliability improvements that are on all WSIP roads and would also deliver access to future South West Growth Centre precincts along The Northern Road.
The Northern Road Upgrade Glenmore Parkway to Jamison Road
In July 2015, Roads and Maritime Services released a preliminary design and access strategy for The Northern Road Upgrade between Littlefields Road, Luddenham and Jamison Road, South Penrith for community and stakeholder comment.
After reviewing the comments Roads and Maritime have now developed the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors for The Northern Road Upgrade between Glenmore Parkway and Jamison Road.
The proposed 4km upgrade is expected to start construction in the first half of 2017 and be open to traffic by 2020.
The Northern Road Upgrade, Mersey Road to Eaton Road
This important stage of The Northern Road Upgrade between Mersey Road, Bringelly and Eaton Road, Luddenham would divert The Northern Road around the Western Sydney Airport site at Badgerys Creek, west of the existing road.
The Northern Road Upgrade, Littlefields Road to Glenmore Parkway
The Northern Road Upgrade between Littlefields Road, Luddenham and Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park is planned to generally follow the existing road alignment and be about 6km, upgraded to the high standard of all WSIP roads. It is still in planning so the road design, project limits and scope of work is not yet confirmed.
The Northern Road Upgrade, Eaton Road to Littlefields Road
The Northern Road Upgrade between Eaton Road and Littlefields Road, Luddenham is planned to divert to the east around Luddenham town centre where it will have a new four-way intersection with the existing The Northern Road and a realigned Elizabeth Drive. It will also have a connection with the proposed M12 Motorway.
Werrington Arterial Road
The Australian and NSW governments have funded a $70 million upgrade of Gipps Street and Kent Road between the M4 Motorway and the Great Western Highway, Claremont Meadows. The project will include an upgrade to a four lane divided road. Plus two east facing ramps onto and off the M4 Motorway and a dedicated pedestrian and cyclist bridge.
The Old Northern Road to Peter Brock Drive
Peter Brock Drive to Mersey Road
Glenmore Parkway to Jamison Road
Mersey Road to Eaton Road
Littlefields Road to Glenmore Parkway
Eaton Road to Littlefields Road
Route to be determined
