The Federal and New South Wales Governments are teaming up to get critical road projects in North West Sydney shovel-ready.
A joint investment of $156 million, announced as part of the 2025/26 NSW State Budget, this funding will accelerate planning and development of critical upgrades in the booming suburbs of Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Marsden Park, Schofields and Rouse Hill.
The funding will lay the groundwork for construction projects that will help ease congestion and improve travel times – making it easier for North West families to get where they need to be, safer and faster.
Projects include:
- $49 million in additional funding for planning upgrades and future duplication along the Richmond Road Corridor from the M7 to The Driftway in Richmond. This takes the total investment to $74 million for one of the region’s busiest and most congested arterials
- $30 million towards planning the duplication and future connection of Townson and Burdekin Roads in Schofields
- $27 million to plan the upgrade of Garfield Road West in Marsden Park, adding to the NSW Government’s existing commitment to widen Garfield Road East
- $25 million for enabling works for the upgrade of Toongabbie Bridge (100 per cent Federal Government funded)
- $10 million to plan for critical road infrastructure around the future Rouse Hill Hospital (with a further $10 million from the Federal Government committed), ensuring the precinct is well connected when the hospital opens. Works include:
- Widening Windsor Road between Mile End Road and Commercial Road to three lanes plus a bus lane in each direction
- Upgrading the Windsor Road and Commercial Road, Windsor Road and Mile End Road, and Commercial Road and Caddies Boulevard intersections
- Constructing a shared path on the eastern side of Windsor Road
- Delivering new and upgraded bus infrastructure with dedicated bus lanes along Windsor Road between the existing T-way and Mile End Road
- $3.5 million to plan for a new Francis Road rail overpass at Rooty Hill (100 per cent NSW Government funded)
- $1.5 million for a major congestion pinch point intersection upgrade at Flushcombe and Bungarribee Roads in Blacktown (100 per cent NSW Government funded)
The North West Sydney growth area, which will be home to around 250,000 people when complete, is one of the fastest-growing parts of Australia, with new housing, schools and hospitals placing increased demand on the road network.
New South Wales Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said that the State Government is building better communities and investing to get critical road projects shovel-ready.
“This is about new and widened roads, new intersections, roundabouts and safety improvements – all supporting new homes, expanding suburbs and new facilities,” Aitchison said.
“The State 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 New South Wales Minister for Western Sydney, Courtney Houssos, said that for too long Western Sydney families have been stuck in congested roads which haven’t kept up with development.
“This investment reflects the State Government’s commitment to getting the basics right,” Houssos said.
“Our 2025-26 Budget builds on our plan to create a better NSW and a better Western Sydney – delivering more homes, stronger essential services, and the infrastructure our growing communities need to thrive.”
