Major contract award to kickstart Stage 1 of New Richmond Bridge Project

Works will soon commence on the first stage of the New Richmond Bridge Project in New South Wales following the award of the major construction contract to BMD Constructions. 

Stage 1 will deliver two new roundabouts at the intersection on The Driftway at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road, which will link in with a broader strategy to improve flood resilience while providing better access to the new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond. 

In addition, the new roundabout at Londonderry Road will have an extra southbound lane to improve traffic flow in emergency evacuations while improvements at Blacktown Road will include a new bridge across Rickabys Creek. 

The works, which are expected to be completed in late 2026, come after Transport for NSW completed early works to relocate utilities such as drainage last year. 

“It’s great to see this much awaited project getting under way. Getting to this stage has been a journey where Government has worked closely with the community to ensure best outcomes. 

“Building these roundabouts is essential to supporting the New Richmond Bridge with roads that can manage growing traffic demands and support flood response. I am delighted that final planning for the bridge is also gearing up for construction starting next year,” Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said. 

While major construction on Stage 1 is being carried out, Transport for NSW will continue to consider community feedback on Stage 2 works that were received earlier this year. A Submissions Report detailing the feedback is anticipated to be released later this year. 

The $500 million New Richmond Bridge Project is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments. 

“The Minns Labor Government is building better communities across North Western Sydney, bringing these important projects, jointly funded with the Federal Albanese Government, into construction phase. 

“For too long the communities of North West have not had the investment needed to fund and deliver the improvements our growing communities need. 

“These first stages of the Richmond Bridge project on The Driftway will improve flood resilience and evacuation routes. 

“A new local bridge over Rickabys Creek will better handle traffic capacity and be able to withstand a 1 in 20 year flood event,” Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said. 

“This is a key example of the Minns Labor Government working with the Albanese Labor Government to deliver essential improvements to the road network in Western Sydney. 

“This investment will provide improved and safer traffic flow across the area, something local residents have been calling for a long time,” Acting Minister for Western Sydney Courtney Houssos said. 

Source: Transport for NSW (1, 2); Infrastructure Magazine