The Hills region has secured a major breakthrough in its pursuit of improved infrastructure, with both the Federal Government and the Federal Opposition pledging substantial funding for critical road upgrades.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a $220 million investment aimed at widening and upgrading Windsor Road at Rouse Hill, in collaboration with the NSW Government. Additionally, $20 million will be allocated for a comprehensive planning study intended to enhance travel efficiency on Old Windsor Road, connecting Kellyville and Northmead.
In a show of bipartisan support, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has also committed $15 million towards future upgrades along the Old Windsor Road–Windsor Road corridor.
Dr. Michelle Byrne, Mayor of The Hills Shire, expressed her gratitude for these announcements, emphasizing the importance of these roads as vital arterial routes highlighted in the Council’s “Fight for a Fairer Hills Future” campaign. This initiative identifies an urgent need for improvements across 45 roads throughout the Shire.
“This funding is a welcome advancement, but it represents only the first step in addressing the escalating infrastructure demands of our community,” stated Mayor Byrne. “We still need urgent upgrades to our roads, additional sports fields, new educational institutions, and solutions to the infrastructure deficiencies in Box Hill.”
The “Fight for a Fairer Hills Future” campaign was kicked off by Mayor Byrne, Deputy Mayor Clr Frank De Masi, and State Member for Kellyville Ray Williams at the Kellyville Metro Station. This station is located within the Bella Vista–Kellyville Transport Oriented Development precinct, which is projected to house over 20,000 residents in 11,600 high-rise apartments within a compact area of just one square kilometer.
As development in The Hills continues to rise, concerns are growing about the lack of corresponding infrastructure to support the increasing population. The campaign is advocating for essential investments aimed at developing 14 new schools, funding 40 sports fields, and addressing a significant $207 million infrastructure shortfall in Box Hill.
Residents are invited to participate by signing an ePetition available on the NSW Parliament website, showing their support for this critical campaign.
“I extend my gratitude to everyone who has signed our petition up to this point—your involvement is making a tangible impact,” said Mayor Byrne. “However, this is only the beginning. We require 20,000 voices united in demand for the infrastructure that The Hills rightfully deserves. When we reach this milestone, our concerns will be moved to Parliament for discussion.”
Mayor Byrne emphasized, “It is crucial that The Hills does not fall behind. We need infrastructure, not just housing.” Residents can support the initiative and lend their voices by signing the petition at fairerhillsfuture.com.au.
