Proposed design for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 unveiled

The Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 project is moving forward with the unveiling of the proposed design for the new three-kilometre, four-lane road.

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments jointly funded $15 million to progress planning for Stage 2 of the Spring Farm Parkway project.

The final delivery funding will be considered through future Budget processes once planning and design work are completed.

"The Albanese Government is working in partnership with the Minns Government to provide funding for infrastructure that keeps pace with the growth of Sydney's southwest.

"By progressing the planning of Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2, we are taking an important step towards ensuring that families in Menangle Park and Spring Farm have the safe, reliable and efficient road link to the Hume Highway that they deserve," Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.

"Today's unveiling of the Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 design marks a major milestone in improving southwest Sydney's road network for years to come.

"Local residents and freight handlers will be looking forward to the unveiling of this design which sets up the final section of the continuous east-west link from Menangle Road and the Hume Motorway through Spring Farm to the Camden Bypass," Federal Member for Macarthur Dr Mike Freelander said.

The community is now encouraged to have their say on the project's proposed design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF), which responds to the long-standing calls from the community for a direct link between the Camden area and the Hume Motorway.

Spring Farm Parkway currently has no direct road connection through the suburb of Spring Farm, meaning motorists are forced to use Narella Road and adding unnecessary time as well as distance to their journeys. This also puts more pressure on this key corridor as Camden continues to grow.

The proposed design for Stage 2 includes:

• New road connection
  • Approximately 3 kilometres of new four-lane divided road, two lanes in each direction with an 80km/h speed limit
  • Alternative east-west connection south of Narellan Road
  • Opportunity for future access to Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, subject to future planning, approvals and funding
• Rail crossings
  • New bridges over Main Southern Railway and Glenlee Rail Line
• New intersections
  • Two new signalised intersections providing access to future residential development areas, future employment areas, and the Glenlee Intermodal Facility
• Walking and cycling
  • Shared path on both sides of the road, with improved pedestrian connectivity and signalised crossing points
• Environmental features
  • Dedicated fauna crossing structure and fencing
  • Water quality basins and drainage infrastructure
  • Landscaping and revegetation
• Utilities and supporting infrastructure
  • Road lighting
  • Intelligent transport systems
  • Drainage infrastructure
  • Utility relocations where required

"Our community was promised a road that would connect the suburbs of Menangle Park and Spring Farm, only to be left with a road that stops at a dead end in an empty field.

"I'm very pleased the Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are working together to progress this priority and to make sure Camden's voice is being heard.

"This design is about getting the ball rolling and showing locals we've listened – and now it's the community's turn to weigh in.

"I'd urge everyone to have their say before consultation closes," State Member for Camden Sally Quinnell said.

"The proposed design for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 does what it says on the tin, delivering the connection the people of south west Sydney were promised long ago.

"If you're a local or someone who used this road regularly, look at the plans and tell us what you think.

"We're building a better NSW, but that is only achieved when we hear from the very people who make up this state," State Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren said.

The Spring Farm Parkway project was split in two by the former New South Wales Liberal-National Government and only delivered Stage 1, which opened to traffic in August 2024, leaving Stage 2 unfunded and on the back burner.

Delivering Stage 2 will allow motorists to travel on a continuous east-west connection from Menangle Road and the Hume Motorway through Spring Farm to the Camden Bypass.

"Southwest Sydney has waited long enough for the roads it was promised.

"The second stage of Spring Farm Parkway will finish a job that was abandoned by the former Liberal National government halfway through.

"This will ensure the growing Macarthur region finally gets the connection it needs," NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said.

"The former Liberal-National Government built half a road and called it done, leaving a community with a road that leads to nowhere and putting more pressure on the surrounding road network.

"Like the local community, we want to see Spring Farm Parkway do what it was intended to do – connect through to Spring Farm.

"This is an important step forward, and I encourage locals to have their say on the proposed design. This is your opportunity to help shape the road project that you have been calling for," NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said.

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