Construction of the new $2 billion, toll-free M12 Motorway is under way. Work has started on the central and west sections to provide connectivity to the new Western Sydney International Airport.
The central section between Cecil Park and Badgerys Creek is being delivered by Seymour Whyte.
The western section to The Northern Road, which includes the airport interchange and Elizabeth Drive flyover, is being delivered by the joint venture of CPB and Georgiou.
To acknowledge the transformation of the Western Parkland City area, the M12 is celebrating local heritage and culture in its design.
The plan focuses on a “Connection to Country’’ and includes a seed collection program to replant local species.
There will also be a sculpture – The Great Emu in the Sky – celebrating stories held by the Darug community.
The project will also replace native trees on a two to one basis along the motorway.
Major construction on the M12 is scheduled to be completed in 2026, prior to the opening of the new Western Sydney International Airport.
“Our government is contributing $1.6 billion towards the M12 Motorway project, which will create and support more than 2,000 jobs,’’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“As well as providing new transport options, the project will help open up our suburbs and provide opportunities to create new local jobs and encourage economic growth in Western Sydney.”
NSW premier Dominic Perrottet said the start of work marked a major milestone in the delivery of another critical piece of infrastructure for Western Sydney.
“Once complete, the M12 will provide an east-west link between the M7 Motorway at Cecil Hills and The Northern Road at Luddenham, as well as access to the future Western Sydney International Airport,’’ he said.
“The M12 will be a game-changer for motorists in Western Sydney and better connect the region with the rest of our state.”
Federal minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government Catherine King said the M12 Motorway was a key part of the Australian and NSW governments’ vision for Western Sydney infrastructure.
“This is an investment in quicker and more reliable trips for motorists and freight operators in an economically critical part of the state and the country,’’ Ms King said.
