Nearly $3 billion worth of major road upgrades are set to power ahead across Western Sydney, with contracts signed for five projects and construction expected to begin later this year.
For South Western Sydney, two of the biggest projects are the $1 billion upgrades of Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road, key routes serving the rapidly growing airport and Aerotropolis corridor.
“This is a fantastic milestone for South Western Sydney, with Leppington at the heart of our growing region,” Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said.
“With $1 billion each for Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road, we’re delivering more capacity and better connections across Western Sydney.
“This means better access to Western Sydney International Airport and the road network our growing region needs and relies on every day.”
The Elizabeth Drive project will widen the road to two lanes in each direction between Devonshire Road and Badgerys Creek Road, improving access to Western Sydney International Airport.
Mamre Road Stage 2 will see 6.1 kilometres between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road at Kemps Creek upgraded from the existing single-lane road to two lanes in each direction, along with intersection and active transport improvements.
Three other major contracts have also been awarded: $440 million for Garfield Road East between Riverstone and Box Hill; $247 million for Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1B at Milperra; and $190 million for The Horsley Drive at Horsley Park.
The projects are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said the investment would “prepare Western Sydney for the future by unlocking capacity across our road network” while providing reliable access to the new airport.
More road projects are also moving through the pipeline, including Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2, the Windsor Road Upgrade at Rouse Hill and the Picton Bypass.
A further $200 million upgrade of the Homebush Bay Drive, Australia Avenue and Underwood Road intersection has planning approval, with construction expected to start in 2027.
NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said contracts were now signed on the five projects, with construction “on track to begin by the end of this year.”
