WestConnex will include a new motorway interchange at St Peters, linking the M4 and M5 with Sydney Airport and Port Botany. The interchange will be located at the former Alexandria Landfill site. This site was chosen to limit impact on the local area.
The St Peters Interchange will connect to the existing road network, providing better connections to surrounding areas. As part of the planning process, detailed traffic modelling is well underway. This will ensure it is designed to integrate smoothly with the existing road network when it opens to traffic in 2019 and when WestConnex is completed in full in 2023.
Much attention has been given to potential impacts on public space, particularly Sydney Park. The government fully recognises the importance of this regional park and the investments that have been made in recent years by the City of Sydney and others. There is no question that this is an important piece of green space, not just for the local community, but for all of Sydney.
WestConnex Delivery Authority will work with local councils to look at opportunities to improve the public amenity as a result of this project, including new cycleways, pedestrian links and other opportunities for open space once construction is completed.
Calls for public transport in place of WestConnex fail to recognise that WestConnex is just one of a range of transport projects being delivered in Sydney.
The NSW government is currently delivering the North West Rail Link, the South West Rail Link, the CBD and South East Light Rail, and the Inner West Light Rail extension which is already operational. The St Peters area is also serviced by two heavy rail lines – the Bankstown and Airport lines.
We are committed to working with the local community to minimise impact during construction and operation and I encourage interested residents and business operators to register for project updates at www.westconnex.com.au.
