Contract awarded for Henry Lawson Drive 1B detailed design
Transport for NSW has awarded the contract for the detailed design of the Henry Lawson Drive Section 1B upgrade to WSP.
This $200 million upgrade will deliver shorter travel times and improved safety while supporting new development in the precinct.
It will also improve traffic flow and connectivity to Bankstown Airport, industrial and residential areas in Milperra, and the wider road network in south-western Sydney.
The call comes as community-driven improvements are incorporated into the proposed upgrade.
Parking spaces, lane widening, intersections, flood control and pedestrian crossings were the big concerns and challenges raised during consultation earlier this year.
One of the key changes proposed is to modify the shared path to minimise tree removal, while two shared path crossings at Auld Avenue and Keys Parade have been changed to pedestrian and cyclist priority crossings to further improve safety.
The submissions report and the response by Transport for NSW is available online here.
This work builds on the improvements made in the Georges Hall section of the upgrade that was completed last year, along with the progress being made on the Section 1A upgrade at the intersection with Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road.
Transport for NSW will provide updates as the wider project progresses and the community is encouraged to share any additional feedback.
QUOTES – TRANSPORT FOR NSW SPOKESPERSON
“The upgrade of Henry Lawson Drive will improve active transport connectivity to deliver greater safety, efficiency, and amenity for the entire community.
“Along with the 1A project currently in construction to the north, this work will also enhance connections to retail at Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road, the Bankstown Airport development and connection to local schools.
“This upgrade will provide much-improved access to public spaces and amenities such as the Auld Avenue sporting fields complex and Milperra Sports Centre by providing continuous pedestrian and cyclist facilities.
“The revised proposal also improves traffic flow by including lane widening on Keys Parade and Raleigh Road near the planned roundabout connecting the two roads.
“This proposal is supported by the community but requests were made by locals for a number of changes following the display of the Review of Environmental Factors.
“Lengthening the left turn lane from Henry Lawson Drive into Bullecourt Avenue has been addressed so drivers have a better line of sight.”