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Calls to fast track road developments to ease the squeeze on local roads

You only have to mention the words “Narellan Road” and motorists will cringe. The congestion and grid lock has been described by Camden’s major, Greg Warren as the “Bane of motorists.”

Residents did receive a glimmer of hope, that the day to day traffic congestion would soon be eased. With the release of last week’s state budget, the Camden populace was pleased to see funding going into much needed road infrastructure. Yet, despite welcoming the developments, Warren argues that the “least” the state government can do is fast track the developments. Residents are fed up and tired of waiting. A review of the road simply is not enough.

“I’d like to ease the squeeze as quickly as possible.”

This change has all come about after years of complaints and frustration voiced from locals as they’ve watched the area develop without vital infrastructure, many applauding that some action has finally been taken, despite a lack the of a commandment date.

Currans Hill resident, Amy McKee, stated the Macarthur reign was defiantly feeling the strain on its resources, and welcomes the developments, particularly to local Narellan Road. “It’s not uncommon for me to spend 40 minutes in traffic, just to reach the F5. It’s an absolute nightmare”

Warren agrees, claiming it’s truly “remarkable”, the time it can take to travel Narellan road, since it’s less than 10km’s in length. Now we just need to see the work fast tracked.
Warren also encourages residents to visit the website www.saferoadsnws.com.au to voice concerns of the40km/h school zone on Narellan road.

Roads minister Duncan Gay said it was a way in which the government planned to “remove the frustration for motorists”. And that he was keen to see the road undergo a review, next March.

MP Chris Patterson described the school zone as a nuisance to commuters, stating that “there are 40,000 motorists a day who would like to see it reviewed.” Calling for the entrance of the school to be relocated, it’s all about improving flow and safety. This being the “first step in the process which will enable work to begin... infrastructure is the way to encourage and grow our economy.”

Catherine field’s resident and 2nd year UWS Medical student, Dean Zinghini agrees, “Macarthur is such a fast growing areas, with all the new developments going in, I don’t know how the area’s infrastructure, particularly roads, will be able to cope with such a fast population increase. Especially with expansion of UWS, delays for commuters are sure to be more frequent and extended.”

This all adds to the air of apprehension and uncertainty in the future as residents can see the mass boom in population and the pressure this is placing on its resources. This is not an issue which can be ignored.

This is not the time for procrastination.