Round 2 of the AIF is providing $139 million to co-fund and accelerate the delivery of local infrastructure in high-growth areas of Western Sydney. It is supporting construction activity and the release of new homes and employment lands in greenfield areas where councils lead the delivery of local infrastructure.
Round 2 is co-funding and accelerating delivery of 24 local infrastructure projects worth $521 million in council-led precincts in Western Sydney. Round 2 projects will support the development of 65,000 new homes, create up to 2,200 construction jobs and unlock 570 ha of employment land dedicated to creating more jobs closer to home.
Round 2 comprises high-growth councils, including Blacktown, The Hills, Hawkesbury, Penrith, Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown, and Wollondilly.
Funding has been allocated according to the anticipated growth in greenfield areas in each local government area, the amount of development that will occur as a result of the funding, and the amount of co-funding the councils can provide. Projects must be able to begin construction within 2 years.
Project nominations were scored in consultation with an expert panel including the department’s former Infrastructure and Place team and Transport for NSW were consulted for relevant projects.
Projects
Table of Round 2 projects
| Name | Description | Local Government Area | Start | Status | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Park Regional Basin | Delivery includes drainage, open space and recreation works. The open space works includes a pathway, landscaping and seating area co-located within the drainage basin. | Blacktown | July 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 4000 homes and create 173 construction jobs. |
| Edmund Street Basin, Riverstone | Delivery includes roadworks for the existing Canterbury Road and will deliver open space of about 16.8 ha including pathways and landscaping adjacent Edmund Street. | Blacktown | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1180 homes and create 232 construction jobs |
| Regent Street Basin, Riverstone | The project will include drainage works for one Detention Basin, two Bioretention basins, one Gross Pollutant Trap and landscaped channel. It will include open space of about 15.9 ha including playground, pathways and landscaping at the end of Regent Street. | Blacktown | Oct 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1440 homes and create 161 construction jobs. |
| Rouse Road Drainage, Rouse Hill | The project will include drainage works for one culvert below Future and Rouse roads, one standalone Bioretention basins, three Gross Pollutant Traps and landscaped channel. It will include open space of 6.3 ha including playing fields, amenities, lighting, car park, playground, pathways, fencing and landscaping. | Blacktown | Oct 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 2036 homes and create 244 construction jobs. |
| Advance Street Drainage, Schofields | The Project will construct a drainage line along Advance Street, between Railway Terrace and Gill Place in Schofields in the North West Growth Area. | Blacktown | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1000 homes and creates 21 construction jobs. |
| Scalabrini East (Leppington Precinct Stage 1) Road and drainage | The Project includes drainage works, roadworks and open space and recreation works in Leppington Precinct 1 adjacent to Scalabrini Creek, to the east of Rickard Road. The roadworks includes upgrade of Byron Road (South) between Ingleburn Road and Heath Road through Leppington Precinct 1. The road corridor will include shared pathways and planting on both sides of the road and interfaces with Pat Kontista Reserve and Scalabrini Creek. The open space works for Scalabrini Creek including riparian corridor will include design and construction of shared pathways and open space facilities in Leppington Precinct 1. The drainage works includes construction of drainage channel, systems and a detention basin. | Camden | July 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 4000 homes and create 181 construction jobs. |
| Heath Road between Camden Valley Way and Dickson Road. | The project includes roadworks to upgrade the Heath Road between Camden Valley Way and Dickson Road to dual carriageway with on-street parking and shared pathways on both sides. | Camden | March 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 5550 homes and create 161 construction jobs. |
| Menangle Park - Collector Road and Drainage Design | The project includes preparation of design solution for the Collector and local Road network which encompasses the existing Menangle Park township, including associated stormwater drainage network and two Water Quality/Quantity Bio Retention Basins. | Campbelltown | Aug 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1350 homes and creates 0 construction jobs. |
| Commercial Road and Harkness Road Roundabout Design and Construction | The project includes construction of a roundabout at the corner of Harkness and Commercial Roads in Oakville that will assist in unlocking yet to be developed R3 Medium Density and R2 Low Density zoned land which is a part of the Vineyard growth precinct. | Hawkesbury | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 820 homes and creates 5 construction jobs. |
| Menin Road & Chapman Road Detailed Design | The project will deliver detailed design for Menin Road & Chapman Road Sub Arterial Road Corridor from Windsor Road to Boundary Road. | Hawkesbury | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 500 homes and create 0 construction jobs. |
| Commercial Road, Bocks Road & Chapman Road Detailed Intersection Design and Partial Road Construction | The project includes design and construction of the Chapman Road and Commercial Road Intersection and part road construction and is a part of the Vineyard growth precinct. | Hawkesbury | June 2022 | In progress | The project will accelerate 150 homes and create 19 construction jobs. |
| Bathurst Street & Hall Street Road Upgrades | The project includes critical upgrades to existing rural roads including Bathurst Street & Hall Street in Pitt Town. | Hawkesbury | June 2022 | Completed | The project will directly accelerate 645 homes and create 30 construction jobs. |
| Basin 1 Design and Construct | The project includes the design and construction of a major precinct water quantity and quality basin. | Hawkesbury | July 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1230 homes and create 42 construction jobs. |
| Boundary Road, Commercial Road & Brockleback Street Signalised Intersection Design & Construct | The project includes the acquisition of land, design, obtaining approvals and construction of the signalised intersection at Boundary Road, Commercial Road & Brockleback Street. | Hawkesbury | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 750 homes and create 14 construction jobs. |
| Basin 14, Edmondson Park | The project includes the provision of a 48ML basin to facilitate land filling. The open space works include the construction of an open space recreational area including foot bridges, viewing platforms, car park, access park, playground, and dog park. | Liverpool | June 2022 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 1600 homes and create 117 construction jobs. |
| Aldington Rd Mamre Precinct – Stage 1 Land Acquisition and Construction | The project includes the acquisition of land and road construction for stage 1 of Aldington and Abbotts Road. | Penrith | June 2022 | In progress | The project will unlock 420 ha of employment land and create 71 construction jobs. |
| Annangrove Road Upgrade | The project includes the upgrade of Annangrove Road between The Water Lane and Murphy's Bridge to provide a four-lane sub-arterial road to facilitate the development of an extensive employment zone of approximately 100 ha. | The Hills | Feb 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 4500 homes and create 266 construction jobs. |
| Signalised Intersection – Old Pitt Town Road, Terry Road and Fontana Road | The project includes the signalisation of the intersection at Old Pitt Town Road, Terry Road and Fontana Road. | The Hills | Jan 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate1286 homes and create 40 construction jobs |
| Box Hill - Combined Basin, Raingarden and Drainage Structure (BH02B) | The project includes drainage and open space works. | The Hills | July 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 950 homes and create 30 construction jobs. |
| Signalised Intersection – Mount Carmel Drive, Old Pitt Town Road and Valetta Drive | The project includes the signalisation of the intersection at Mount Carmel Drive, Old Pitt Town Road and Valetta Drive Intersection. | The Hills | July 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate1286 homes and create 54 construction jobs. |
| Combined Basin, Raingarden and Drainage Structure (BH02A) | The project includes drainage and open space works. | The Hills | July 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 950 homes and create 36 construction jobs. |
| Roundabout – Mason Road, Old Pitt Town Road and Nelson Road | The project includes construction of a dual-lane Roundabout at the corner of the Mason Road, Old Pitt Town Road and Nelson Road intersection. | The Hills | July 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate1286 homes and create 56 construction jobs. |
| The Water Lane Reserve | The project will provide two AFL fields with athletics running tracks, amenities buildings, a shaded local playground and associated parking. | The Hills | Oct 2022 | In progress | The project will directly support 922 homes and create 144 construction jobs. |
| Centaurus Way, Culvert Crossing | The project includes drainage works and the construction of culvert crossing which will be built under the future Centaurus Way | The Hills | July 2023 | In progress | The project will directly accelerate 108 homes and create 15 construction jobs. |