In an open letter to the recent public meeting in Camden on the proposed M9 Outer Sydney Orbital corridor, Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor acknowledges the community concern and says he is pushing for a change to the corridor route.
“Please know I am with the community on this,’’ he says in the letter.
“I’ve implored the State Government to ensure your voices are heard and each individual submission is carefully considered.
“If people feel rushed into making a decision, or believe they haven’t been given a fair hearing, then I will call it out.
“Investment in infrastructure like roads and rail is vital for a growing city, and investment in infrastructure should happen ahead of growth.
“But these projects must be in the right areas.
“Much of the proposed Outer Sydney Corridor IS NOT in the right areas,” Mr Taylor said in the open letter.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“I believe the corridor will essentially destroy the village of Cobbitty. My thoughts are with Reverend Dave Barrie and his community – this cannot be allowed to happen.[/social_quote]
“The impacts on the areas around Brownlow Hill, Cawdor and through to Douglas Park will also be severe, if excessive development is permitted. We can do better.
“I’m working with [Camden MP] Chris Patterson on what I think are do-able alternatives.
“I believe there is scope to move sections of the Orbital and I have sought meetings with the University of Sydney to discuss possible alternatives.”
Mr Taylor thanked the people who have contacted him with their concerns and said he would be happy to hear from more people in the community.
“Momentum is building but there is still much work to be done. Chris and I – and our respective offices – will do everything we can to make sure your concerns are heard.”
Mr Taylor is urging Cobbitty and district residents to make use of an extended public submission period on the proposed M9 corridor.
Submissions will be received by the NSW Department of Transport until June 1, 2018 at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/corridors/have-your-say
