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Gregory Hills Drive link open between Campbelltown and Camden communities

THE ribbon has been cut on much-anticipated Gregory Hills Drive extension which will link the Campbelltown and Camden communities like never before.

Drone vision of Gregory Hills Drive

THE ribbon has been cut on the hugely-anticipated Gregory Hills Drive extension, officially open for motorists.

The $45 million connection, funded by Dart West Developments, will link the Campbelltown and Camden communities like never before.

A map of the Gregory Hills Drive extension.
A map of the Gregory Hills Drive extension.

Dart West Developments general manager David Taylor said the 5km link road was expected to improve travel times.

“The new road is all about making it easier to get around Macarthur,” he said.

“Dart West is pleased to have contributed to improving the regional road network so that Macarthur area residents and businesses can move around more conveniently.”

Construction is due for completion on the final stage of the Gregory Hills Drive link in mid-2018.
Construction is due for completion on the final stage of the Gregory Hills Drive link in mid-2018.

The road, expected to carry more than 20,000 motorists daily by 2026, links the existing sections of Gregory Hills Drive and Badgally Rd.

A single lane is open in each direction with construction of the final stage of the dual carriageway road due for completion by June next year.

Hume Federal MP Angus Taylor, Dart West general manager David Taylor and Camden State MP Chris Patterson at the site of Gregory Hills Drive. Picture: Timothy Clapin.
Hume Federal MP Angus Taylor, Dart West general manager David Taylor and Camden State MP Chris Patterson at the site of Gregory Hills Drive. Picture: Timothy Clapin.

The staged opening of the final section was necessary to allow access to St Gregory’s College throughout construction.

Mr Taylor said the road is part of the ongoing investment in the region’s roads.

“Camden and Campbelltown Councils, the NSW Government and the Commonwealth Government are all working together to co-ordinate and deliver new infrastructure and new communities across south west Sydney.”

Gregory Hills continues to grow. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Gregory Hills continues to grow. Picture: Jonathan Ng

The link road will provide a convenient link to the M5 Motorway via Eaglevale Drive and Raby Road, as well as direct access to Campbelltown.

A Federal Government funding commitment is now in place for the long-awaited Badgally Rd upgrade, from the end of Gregory Hills Drive to Campbelltown Station.

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