> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How NSW Plans To Spend $156m - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-plans-to-spend-156m/ - Published: 2025-06-19T03:14:21.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-19T03:14:21.000Z - Description: NSW invests $156M to fast-track North West Sydney road upgrades, easing congestion and improving safety in growing suburbs. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, New South Wales, NSW The [NSW](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/new-south-wales/) Government has unveiled a major investment to fast-track critical road upgrades in North West Sydney, allocating $156 million in the 2025-26 State Budget. This initiative, supported jointly by the NSW and Australian Governments, aims to prepare essential infrastructure projects in some of the fastest-growing suburbs, including Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Marsden Park, Schofields, and Rouse Hill. [These NSW New Speed Cameras Start NowNSW trial rolls out new average speed cameras on Pacific & Hume Highways. Full enforcement starts July 1.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2666.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-New-Speed-Cameras-July-1.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/these-nsw-new-speed-cameras-start-now/) ## Major Funding Allocation The $156 million funding package will accelerate planning and design to ensure projects are shovel-ready, ultimately easing congestion and improving travel times for residents. North West Sydney continues to see rapid growth, with approximately 250,000 residents expected to live in the area upon full development. New housing, schools, and hospitals are placing unprecedented demand on the road network. ## Key Projects Detailed ### Richmond Road Corridor An additional $49 million has been allocated for planning upgrades and future duplication along the Richmond Road Corridor, spanning from the M7 to The Driftway in Richmond. This brings the total investment for this busy arterial road to $74 million. ### Townson and Burdekin Roads, Schofields A joint contribution of $30 million will support planning for the duplication and future connection of Townson and Burdekin Roads, preparing for increased traffic from expanding residential developments. ### Garfield Road West, Marsden Park Another $27 million is designated for planning the upgrade of Garfield Road West. This complements existing NSW Government investments already committed to widen Garfield Road East, aiming to improve east-west connectivity. 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Planned works include widening Windsor Road to accommodate three lanes plus a dedicated bus lane in each direction, intersection upgrades, a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, and upgraded bus facilities. ### Rooty Hill Rail Overpass A fully NSW Government-funded $3.5 million will go towards planning a new Francis Road rail overpass at Rooty Hill, improving east-west connectivity and easing traffic congestion around the rail line. ### Blacktown Intersection Upgrade The budget also includes $1.5 million for planning an intersection upgrade at Flushcombe and Bungarribee Roads in Blacktown, targeting one of the area's major congestion points. 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The new funding will allow projects to progress to construction more rapidly, ensuring that transportation networks can keep pace with the growing demand. ## Broader Budget Focus This funding package forms part of a broader infrastructure agenda under the 2025-26 NSW State Budget, prioritizing suburban and regional projects that deliver practical, immediate benefits to communities. The aim is to focus on essential infrastructure that supports liveability, economic activity, and regional growth, rather than large-scale "mega-projects". --- [NSW Drivers Huge Warning on OvertakingNSW drivers are reminded it’s illegal to speed up while being overtaken. 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