with Warren Kirby MP

On the 23rd of July the Riverstone electorate was proud to host its first ever Community Cabinet . The Community Cabinet allowed residents , community groups and businesses to engage directly with the NSW Premier Chris Minns and Cabinet Ministers about key local priorities and issues that concern them most . The decision to hold a Community Cabinet in Riverstone highlights the government ’ s commitment to address matters affecting the Northwest Growth Area .

Community Cabinet offered individual

meetings between Ministers and local stakeholders – allowing groups to directly voice concerns to the relevant Minister . Sporting groups , cultural organisations , schools and local businesses were just some of the local stakeholders involved . This opportunity empowered local groups and individual to collaborate and engage in conversation with the state ’ s key decision makers . The NSW cabinet was keen to hear the voices of Riverstone locals to shape informed policy decisions , planning adequately for the future and putting community minded living at the forefront of service delivery .

Home to the most youth and young families in the state , whilst being the fastest growing electorate , Riverstone faces a unique set of challenges . The aftermath of over a decade of poor planning decisions by the former Liberal and National government further necessitates the need for smart planning decisions into the future . The two State budgets handed down by the Minns Labor government highlights their commitment to the Riverstone electorate and Sydney ’ s North West growth area .

The Minns government is prioritising the people of North West Sydney by hearing local voices and backing it with adequate investment by funding projects like the Rouse Hill Hospital , upgrades to Garfield Rd East , Bandon Rd and Richmond Rd , new schools for Nirimba Fields , Tallawong , Box Hill and Marsden Park , improved public transport connections and planning for the Riverstone town centre .

Community cabinet in conjunction with the delivery of a strong budget for the Riverstone area emphasises the government ’ s proactive approach and willingness to give Northwest Sydney the fresh start they deserve .

Riverstone ’ s community cabinet was a booked-out event with over 260 attendees . Following the ministerial meetings session – the attendees were given the chance to ask the Premier directly about the NSW government ’ s plans for Riverstone . The forum highlighted the Premier ’ s willingness to engage directly with locals , hear their voices and answer the hard-hitting questions .

Local member Warren Kirby says : “ The decision to hold a Community Cabinet in Riverstone is a testament to NSW government ’ s commitment to our electorate . I am proud to be a part of a proactive government who engages with our community through forums like the Community Cabinet as well as delivering strong investment to the area .”

The Community Cabinet held in Riverstone marked a momentous occasion , being the first time the whole NSW Cabinet have visited the area to undertake in meaningful engagement with local stakeholders . This event demonstrated NSW government is listening to the people of Riverstone and delivering the fresh start they were promised .