The next federal election hasn’t yet been called but Campbelltown Council is ready to tell the next government what it needs.
Council has put together a report, Call to the Federal Government for Support, which will be published on its website.
The report provides a summary of council’s main advocacy priorities leading into the federal election.
Councillors will be asked to vote on it at the last council meeting of the year next Tuesday night, December 10.
“As each of the major parties form their agenda for the upcoming election, it is an opportune time for council to put forward our key infrastructure priorities and advocate for the new government to favourably respond,’’ it says.
“As the metropolitan centre of the Macarthur region, investment in Campbelltown enables the Federal government to meet key policy initiatives.’’
Council says the federal government could realise the investment in Western Sydney International Airport by connecting it to Macarthur, the fastest growing region in Australia.
It would also help the government achieve net zero through investing in public transport for our region, thus substantially reducing car dependency.
“The Macarthur region has the capacity to deliver 120,000 homes if accompanied by supporting infrastructure,’’ says the report.
“This is 10 per cent of Australia’s entire target, and 32 per cent of NSW’s contribution under the National Housing Accord.’’
Campbelltown’s call for investment in key infrastructure priorities include the proposed $1 billion Community and Justice Precinct.
Also, a metro rail connection to Western Sydney International Airport as well as the extension fo the heavy rail line from Edmondson Park (pictured above) and Leppington to the new airport.
“Residents of the Macarthur region have suffered for years from a lack of ongoing investment in critical public transport and road infrastructure,’’ says the report.
“Not only does this leave our city centre congested, it makes the population more dependent on private vehicles to access jobs, healthcare, education and other services.
“The traffic impacts the vibrancy of our city centre and discourages business investment and job creation in Campbelltown.
“It contributes to poor health outcomes for our community as they are stuck in traffic for hours each day.’’
The report says Campbelltown also needs investment into an integrated and efficient transport network to support its growing population.
Measures include rapid bus services to Western Sydney Airport, the full Spring Farm Parkway from Appin Road to the Hume Highway, and the upgrade of the flood prone Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield.
