We don’t want a situation where we have all this development and are left playing catch-up with infrastructure and services, says Greg Warren.
The Campbelltown MP says proper, consultative planning processes are “absolutely vital’’ to ensure that road infrastructure in and around the CBD and across the Macarthur region copes with the increased development set to occur in the coming years.
Mr Warren was speaking after a tour of the Campbelltown CBD with MP Michael Daley, who is the NSW deputy opposition leader and planning and infrastructure spokesman.
Mr Warren said they discussed the need for revitalisation of the Campbelltown CBD precinct.
The Labor MPs were joined by Campbelltown’s Labor Mayor George Brticevic for a roundtable discussion of the issues affecting the CBD.
It was followed by a walk along Queen Street to discuss the issues with shoppers and business owners.
The pair also discussed the significant infrastructure needs across the Macarthur region.
These needs include the Menangle-Spring Farm Link Road, Appin Road, a Badgally Road/Broughton Street rail overpass, expansion of the Raby Road junction with the Hume Motorway and the need for rail connections to the future Badgerys Creek Airport.
Mr Warren says the NSW Government’s Greater Macarthur Priority Growth Area will see significant development throughout Campbelltown and the broader Macarthur region, particularly along the railway line and in greenfield developments south of Campbelltown at Gilead, Menangle Park, West Appin and Wilton.
“Our region and our CBD are set to undergo massive changes in the next decade,’’ he said.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“It’s important for local residents and businesses that council and the state government are on the same page in terms of planning, infrastructure and services.[/social_quote]
“We’ve only got one shot at doing this, so we need to make sure that the local community and local businesses are involved and consulted at every step of the process.
“That’s the only way to make sure we get it right and end up with a city that can thrive for many years to come,” Mr Warren said.
Sue Gay