Early works begin on $150m Bandon Road Upgrade in Sydney's North West

The $150 million Bandon Road Upgrade in Sydney’s North West is getting underway as early works commence at the Bandon Road and Riverstone Parade intersection near Vineyard train station.

This project, which is currently progressing through the planning phase, is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments and is being delivered as part of the North West Growth Centre Road Network Strategy.

“In partnership with the Minns Government we are investing in the future infrastructure needs of communities, like here in Sydney’s growing North West.

“We want to ensure that people can get around efficiently and get home safely whether they’re walking, driving or taking public transport,” Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said.

“This is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, yet for too long the former Liberal government failed to keep pace with that growth.

“The Minns Labor Government is delivering the infrastructure Western Sydney needs and deserves – so families can spend less time in traffic and more time at home, getting where they need to go, safely and on time.

“These early works are an important first step towards the future duplication of Bandon Road, which will become a critical arterial road connection in the North West,” NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said.

Artist impression of the early works (source: Transport for NSW)

The early works package will involve delivering more than 70 car parking spaces, upgraded bus stops, improved pedestrian access, lighting, and key safety improvements at the intersection to support future widening of the road.

These improvements will make it safer and easier for locals to access Vineyard Station as well as move through the area. The works will also support the delivery of future upgrades to Bandon Road, which will ease congestion and support growth of new homes and families in the North West.

“These works are a clear sign that we are delivering on our commitment to upgrading local transport links, reducing congestion and building a better future for North West Sydney.

“The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are working together to ensure local residents can spend less time in traffic and more time with their families,” Federal Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland said.

“For Hawkesbury commuters who use Vineyard Station or travel this route, the start of early works at Bandon Road is a significant milestone.

“This marks a major step forward in delivering the infrastructure our growing region needs,” Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said.

Key features of the proposed Bandon Road Upgrade include:

• A new four lane divided road including a central median to allow for future widening
• An off-road shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
• A new road underpass of the Richmond railway line north of Vineyard Train Station and removal of the existing Bandon Road rail level crossing
• Traffic light intersection and a central median to improve road safety
• Two bridges across Eastern Creek flood plain
• Two flood plain storage excavation areas to compensate for embankments at Bandon Road
• An upgrade and realignment of the existing flood evacuation route on Wallace Road
• A southern connection road that connects upgraded Bandon Road to Hamilton Street and Riverstone Parade, via Camberwell Road at Vineyard
• An improved flood evacuation route down Hamilton Street via the southern connection

“Starting these early works on April 28 is fantastic news, as this upgrade is critical for improving safety and access to Vineyard Station.

“These works form part of our more than $1 billion investment in roads from Marsden Park to Colebee through to Riverstone, making sure local infrastructure can match local growth and support jobs out our way,” Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic said.

“These upgrades are about making everyday life easier for people in our community.

“As Riverstone and Vineyard continue to grow, Bandon Road is becoming a key local link, and these early works will make a real difference to how people access the station and move around the area.

“This is the first tangible step towards duplicating Bandon Road and removing the Vineyard level crossing, making sure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth and delivers for the people who call this community home,” State Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby said.

Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; NSW Government – Media Releases; Transport for NSW