HAWKESBURY Mayor Mary Lyons-Buckett has described the newly announced Western Sydney City Deal as ‘significant’ after details of the long awaited plans were released on March 4.
The deal is a 20-year-plan to create the “Western Parkland City” of Sydney. Western Sydney, as defined by the plan includes the Hawkesbury, Penrith, Blue Mountains, Wollondilly, Campbelltown, Camden, Fairfield and Liverpoool.
The deal is centered around the western Sydney airport, and plans to use it as a jobs hub for western Sydney.
The Mayor in a prepared statement said the deal’s announcement was momentous.
“The Western Sydney City Deal has a strong focus on liveability, which can benefit every resident and business for generations to come,” she said.
“I’m proud to be among the eight Mayors who have embraced this opportunity, as it will help to support a vibrant and resilient future for the Hawkesbury.
“The Hawkesbury needs to be included in significant projects like this; we are on the Western Sydney map and our region deserves every boost it can get.”
She said the fact all three levels of government had agreed to the deal was encouraging.
“This is a strong commitment from the Federal and the State Government to work together to focus on our local communities and regional infrastructure,” she said.
“I’m truly optimistic that the Western City Deal will create a more connected and sustainable Western City, which will benefit the eight Local Government Areas involved, including the Hawkesbury.
“We are witnessing, and participating in, a significant and positive shift in collaborative projects, which is a sure sign of good things to come.”
