New parking was promised for Campbelltown Station at the last election but has yet to be delivered

It’s been almost two years since voters hit the polls at the 2015 State Election but an extra 450 parking spaces at Campbelltown Station, a key election promise, hasn’t been sighted.

The main commuter car park at Campbelltown Station just after 9am. Picture: Ian Svegovic

It’s been almost two years since voters hit the polls at the 2015 State Election but an extra 450 parking spaces at Campbelltown Station, a key election promise, hasn’t been sighted.

Both then sitting Liberal MP and candidate Bryan Doyle and his Labor opponent Greg Warren promised new parking spaces at the busy station.

During the campaign, then NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian announced the 450 new parking spaces as part of a $1 million transport strategy initiative. Since then there has been no word from the government on when the parking spaces would be added.

Campbelltown state Labor MP Greg Warren said he had been told the additional parking was likely to be completed by 2019 after he sought clarification.

But Mr Warren said a lack of communication on the government’s part meant local residents were left in the lurch as to when the promised car park would be built.

“I haven’t seen it allocated in the budget and I have not seen any concept designs,” he said.

“Campbelltown Station’s car park is full by 7am, I catch a bus when I use the train but a lot of people aren’t in a situation to do that.

“Is it any wonder people jump in their car and drive to work, avoiding public transport, after they can’t find somewhere to park at Campbelltown Station.”

One commuter, racing for a 9.30am train this morning, said the parking situation at Campbelltown was “the absolute worst”.

“I’ve got an interview in the city and you can never find parking here, it is the absolute worst,” she said.

A commuter unsuccessfully searches for a park this morning. Picture: Ian Svegovic

“But they’re really quick with the fine if you stay in the timed parking a little too long.’’

Mr Warren said when the pledge was made by Labor at the last election, the 450 parking spaces had been fully costed.

“We had it costed with the parliamentary budget office, but did they? Or was it just a promise to try and retain the seat?” he said.

“There needs to be more communication from the government, it’s frustrating. If they have it planned then that’s fine, I’ll hold my hand up and give credit where it’s due but we’ve heard nothing.”

Then-NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian and former Campbelltown MP Bryan Doyle with former Campbelltown Mayor Paul Lake at the announcement of additional parking for Campbelltown Station during the 2015 election campaign. Picture: Robert Pozo