Key road announcement makes Londonderry a safer community

Liberal candidate for Londonderry Samantha Talakola has welcomed the Perrottet Government’s $15 million investment to upgrade the intersection of The Driftway and Londonderry Road, as part of the WestInvest fund.

“Safer roads means a safer community in the Londonderry area. If it’s parents taking their kids to work, commuters travelling to work or taking a drive on the weekend, this investment is good news for local motorists,” Ms Talakola said.

“It’s our roads that connect the community and this intersection will be safer as a result of this investment.”

Premier Dominic Perrottet said $15 million has been allocated to upgrade the intersection of The Driftway and Londonderry Road to deliver a new roundabout and an extra lane.

“After unprecedented rain and consecutive flooding events across Western Sydney, it is more important than ever that we provide the infrastructure needed to protect communities and ensure they have safe evacuation routes,” Mr Perrottet said.

“This important upgrade will boost capacity on this important evacuation route and support the new Richmond Bridge, which has been designed with increased flood resilience.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said early works will begin shortly, ahead of major construction next year.

“We want to give the community the assurance that if the last two flood events were to occur again, they would not be cut off from the services they need,” Mrs Ward said.

“As well as improving flood resilience, the two projects will ensure double traffic capacity across the Hawkesbury River and reduce travel times.”

Other road projects already announced include:

• $200 million for safety improvements on Elizabeth Drive at critical sections between Devonshire Rd and Western Road, Kemps Creek
• $100 million to construct the Pitt Town bypass which has been identified as a crucial project following recent flooding events in the Hawkesbury-Nepean valley
• $100 million to enable the upgrade of a 3.4 kilometre section of Garfield Road East between Piccadilly Street, Riverstone and Windsor Road, Box Hill.

Related Articles: #Londonderry | #Western Sydney

Which Will die first - Metro West or a Lettuce

Following the inability for the Government to make a decision on whether to build Metro West or cancel it, the Opposition has begun asking which will die first – a lettuce or the Government’...

31 October 2023

Western Sydney Football facility set to shine with $10 million commitment

Women and girls across Western Sydney will have access to more inclusive football facilities, with the Liberal and Nationals Government committing $10 million to the Western Sydney Wanderers...

23 March 2023

First Lap vouchers boost water safety in Londonderry

Liberal candidate for Londonderry, Samantha Talakola, welcomed local families saving more than $154,000 on swimming lessons to boost water safety and relieve budgets, as part of the Perrotte...

16 March 2023