Thursday 13 March 2025
MEDIA RELEASE
Rail Corridor Acquisition Will Boost Confidence in Western Sydney
The Property Council of Australia today welcomed the commitment from the federal government to progress corridor acquisition for two rail extensions connecting Sydney’s existing heavy rail network to the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line currently under construction.
Property Council Western Sydney Regional Director Ross Grove said the commitment to fund rail corridors connecting Leppington and Macarthur to the Bradfield City Centre would bolster investment confidence, and called on the federal opposition to make a similar commitment.
“These are the ‘missing links’ holding back the region’s growth capacity and corridor acquisition is the strongest signal yet that better rail connections are on the way for Western Sydney,” Mr Grove said.
“Without this vital link, a rail commuter seeking to travel the 18 kilometres home to Liverpool from the new airport would have to traverse more than 55 kilometres of rail, interchanging at least twice to board services across three separate lines.
“Creating an efficient traveller-friendly rail network will involve further investment in construction of the line and additional upgrades to existing infrastructure, so it’s important the NSW Government be ready with additional funding as required.
“Today’s announcement is a welcome step in the evolution of Western Sydney’s economic potential – it’s the fruit of years of work and funding from state and federal governments to create a region that is well connected and capable of driving growth into the future.
“We look forward to further announcements on the final business case and project delivery milestones to help industry make investment decisions that back-in the government’s work,” Mr Grove said.
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