Appin Road upgrade - Appin Road improvements

The Australian and NSW governments are funding projects to improve safety and support affordable housing in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area.

Project information

Background

Planning is currently underway to deliver a 5.4-kilometre road safety upgrade between Mount Gilead and Ambarvale which includes intersection upgrades, widening part of the road from two to four lanes, and construction of new intersections to provide access to the approved Figtree Hill community project.

In addition, two koala underpasses and additional fauna fencing are proposed to increase protection for the local koala population.

Next steps

Preliminary site investigations
Strategic or concept design
Environmental assessment
Community comments on strategic or concept design and Review of Environmental Factors
Submissions report
Project determination
Detailed design
Community consultation on Addendum Review of Environmental Factors - WE ARE HERE
Submissions report
Updated detailed design
Start of construction - subject to project approval.

Ongoing community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Community information

Community consultations

The community was invited to provide feedback on the Addendum Review of Environmental Factors (A/REF) between Tuesday 22 November until Tuesday 13 December 2022. Community feedback helps us understand what is important to customers and the community. Submissions are now closed.