ISSUE 8 | November 2021
Blacktown City: The City of Opportunity Blacktown City is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. By 2041, population growth will result in our region having over 615,000 residents – easily larger than Tasmania! Only by working together can we deliver the jobs, infrastructure and social services to support a vibrant and exciting City – Opportunity for All!
BLACKTOWN CITY: DEALING WITH MASSIVE POPULATION GROWTH Western Sydney continues its massive population growth with Blacktown City being the highest amongst all councils.
expected by residents to support the massive population growth. The NSW Government has announced that it wants a ‘big NSW.’
The table below compares the population growth of Western Sydney, Blacktown City Council, Northern Beaches Council and Tasmania.
Your local Labor representatives have argued that a plan and a budget is required to resource and support the population growth.
POPULATION GROWTH COMPARISONS Western Sydney 2.1m
350,046
267,484
519,050
2041
3.6m
614,189
298,667
568,617
1,544,234
264,143
31,183
49,567
Change
Schools, hospitals, roads, jobs, transport (rail or buses), sports facilities, parks, arts, police, housing, business development, social and age care workers are all currently under funded AND must be supported.
Blacktown Northern Tasmania City Beaches
2016
1 in every 6 people moving into Greater Western Sydney region will be living in Blacktown City. Based on population projections, Blacktown City will pass the State of Tasmania by 2037. The challenge faced by Federal, State and local governments is to have a coordinated plan to provide for the quality of life that is
State Government Failure to deliver road network across Blacktown Blacktown Rd Upgrade: Promised since 2014. Partly funded. Delayed completion to 2026. Richmond Road: 6 traffic lanes required from M7 to Marsden park (South Creek border). No funding. Bandon Road: from Richmond Rd to Windsor Rd. No plan and No funding. Rooty Hill Overpass: 4 lane road from Woodstock to Eastern Rds, plus 4 lane bridge. No plan & No funding.
We cannot be short changed. Sell-off of the WestConnex has recently netted the NSW Government $11 billion but only $5 billion may be allocated to Western Sydney.
Bungarribee/Flushcombe Rd traffic lights: Plan completed but no funding.
That is the equivalent of $69 per person, per year, based on 2041 population projections to fund all the infrastructure and social needs for our growing population over the next 20 years.
Blacktown Rd/Sunnyholt Rd intersection: No Plan and no funding.
So spend your $69 wisely… Blacktown City – Too Big to Ignore.
Toongabbie Overpass: No plan and no funding. Garfield Rd/Riverstone Rail line: No clear plan from Government.
We are here to help you and your family
Stephen Bali MP
Hugh McDermott MP
Prue Car MP
Edmond Atalla MP
Member for Blacktown
Member for Prospect
Member for Mt Druitt
(02) 9671 5222
(02) 9756 4766
blacktown@parliament.nsw.gov.au
prospect@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Deputy Opposition Leader Shadow Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Member for Londonderry
Shop 3063, Westpoint Shopping Centre, Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown
2/679 The Horsley Dr, Smithfield
(02) 9833 1122 londonderry@parliament.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9625 6770 mountdruitt@parliament.nsw.gov.au Suite 201, Westfield Shoppingtown, Carlisle Av, Mt Druitt
154 Queen St, St Marys
Authorised by Stephen Bali MP, Edmond Atalla MP, Prue Car MP and Hugh McDermott MP. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.
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