Federal government grants $6m in funding for Silverdale Rd upgrade

This newly funded phase of the project is currently in the planning stages, with work underway on site on previously funded improvements between The Oaks and Silverdale.

One of the region’s main thoroughfares will benefit from more upgrades after more than $6 million in funding was announced.

Wollondilly Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of additional funding for upgrades and safety improvements to Silverdale Road at Warragamba and Silverdale.

This next stage of the project would involve further improvements on a 6.7km section of Silverdale Road between Taylors Road and Blaxland Crossing.

This phase of the project is currently in planning stages and completion is expected by January 2024.

Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said the council was pleased to have received more funding for these ongoing works on Silverdale Rd.

He said the road is one of the most frequently used in the Shire and is the closest link to the new airport site.

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has welcomed further funding for upgrades and safety improvements to Silverdale Road.

“Council has been advocating loudly for extra government support to help us maintain and improve this major road, for the safety of our residents as well as the many motorists who travel through the shire on this route,” he said.

“I would like to thank the Federal Government for this injection of funds so we can continue the work we have started to upgrade Silverdale Road.

“We will be continuing to look out for funding opportunities for all our major roads and hope that this and other main roads in the shire will ultimately be taken over as state roads, as with similar roads in our neighbouring local government areas.”

This newly funded phase of the project is currently in the planning stages, with work underway on site on previously funded improvements between The Oaks and Silverdale.

Upgrades are also planned through the Silverdale township between Warradale Road and the shopping centre, and the council is developing strategic designs for the future Silverdale Road between the Farnsworth intersection and Wallacia.

Picture of work currently underway at Silverdale Road, Wallacia that was previously funded, but the government has announced $6m in funding for more works.

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor also welcomed the further funding for upgrades and safety improvements to Silverdale Road.

“This additional funding is on top of the $8 million previously provided by the Federal Government under Round 3 of the LRP for scoping and initial improvements undertaken by Wollondilly Shire Council on this stretch of Silverdale Road,” Mr Taylor said.

“Works to be carried out with the additional $6 million will include road widening from Marsh Road to Warradale Road, safety improvements at Ridgehaven Road intersection and road resurfacing north of Farnsworth Ave intersection.

“I have heard loud and clear community concern about Silverdale Road keeping up with demand as the area grows, and I will continue to deliver investment in this road and other local roads around Wollondilly.”