The Driftway upgrades approved
Transport for NSW ( TfNSW ) is expected to start engaging contractors shortly for upgrades to The Driftway , following planning approval being granted for Stage 1 works of the New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements project last week ( 27 April ).
Residents ’ comments , questions and TfNSW responses to the review of environmental factors ( REF ) have been released in a 74-page report . The REF included road upgrades , new roundabouts and increased flood resilience by raising the new realigned section at the eastern end of The Driftway .
Minor changes made to the proposal , that went on public exhibition in November and December last year , included stabilising and strengthened the existing pavement surface for a 40-year design life , instead of the original 20 years , along with better drainage levels and vehicle access to four homes and the waste management facility on the southern side of the road .
With planning approval granted , the detailed design phase is now underway .
Federal Minister for Communications , Urban Infrastructure , Cities and the Arts , Paul Fletcher , joined with NSW Minister for Metropolitan Roads , Natalie Ward , at The Driftway last week to officially announce the approval and go-ahead .
The ministers were joined by Hawkesbury MP Robyn Preston , Macquarie candidate Sarah Richards and Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh .
“ Today ’ s announcement marks an important step in the delivery of this upgrade , which is one part of a package of works being delivered
Robyn Preston , Natalie Ward , Paul Fletcher , Melissa McIntosh and Sarah Richards .
under the Hawkesbury River Third Crossing project for which the Commonwealth is providing $ 400 million ,” Minister Fletcher said .
The Stage 1 upgrade , being jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW governments , is designed to increase road safety , reduce delays and improve flood resilience as part of the total $ 500 million Third Crossing of the Hawkesbury River project .
NSW Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward welcomed the new project and said it would reduce crashes and cater for future growth in the region .
“ This upgrade will make all the difference for the thousands of motorists who use this road every day by improving road safety … and flood resilience by raising the new realigned section at the eastern end of The Driftway by over three metres ,” Minister Ward said .
Federal Liberal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh said the upgrade will allow the road
Fernadell public meeting
A public hearing to outline revised changes to planned works in Fernadell Park , Pitt Town , is being held at the Pitt Town Sports Club on Monday , 16 May from 7:00pm .
The revised plans were created following a first round of “ very positive ” community consultation in mid-2021 according to the council , which added due to the importance of the
Map view of the Fernadell development . Picture : HCC .
project and significance of the changes , plans were being re-exhibited .
Changes include a revised layout for the training field and multiuse courts , relocation of the play space , a significant increase in offstreet parking and the piping of the northern drainage channel .
Pitt Town residents have until Thursday , 26 May to have their say on revised plans for the transformation of Fernadell Park by viewing the masterplan and commenting at www . yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au / fernadell .
To book your seat at the public hearing on 16 May , visit yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au / fernadell .
to be more usable during flood events and is “… a needed investment in reducing traffic and keeping our community safe across Agnes Banks , Berkshire Park , Castlereagh , Llandilo and Londonderry ”.
State member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston said “ The community provided constructive feedback during the consultation period , which will be taken into account during the detailed design phase that is now underway .”
Federal Liberal Candidate for Macquarie Sarah Richards said she had been fighting for this project for the local community for many years , and gaining the funding was “ something I am proud to deliver on ”.
The Hawkesbury Third River Crossing project is expected to cost a total of $ 500 million which is being jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State governments .
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