Richmond, Windsor and South Windsor will be revitalised to the tune of more than $18 million after funding under the Western City Liveability Program was announced by the State and Federal Governments.
Under round one of the program announced on January 23, eight western Sydney councils will receive funding for a string of local projects designed to improve the lives and opportunities for people across the region.
All three tiers of government will co-fund each project, which in the Hawkesbury will see a total of $18.75 million spent rejuvenating Richmond, Windsor and South Windsor town centres.
Hawkesbury City Council will develop a masterplan for each, as well as completing a range of civil and public domain works that will “improve amenity and public spaces”.
A total of $15 million will be provided by the State and Federal Governments for the Hawkesbury project, with council contributing $3.75 million.
“It will deliver a safer and more vibrant public domain and high quality public spaces,” documents associated with the program stated.
Hawkesbury Mayor Barry Calvert said the funding would create exciting opportunities for the community and businesses in the three townships.
“The first step will be to plan what we will be doing in the towns before design and construction commences,” Cr Calvert said.
Council had already commenced the journey of revitalising its town centres with the assistance of its Town Centres Working Group, which would continue to work with the community and businesses to create vibrant hubs, he said.
Western Sydney Minister Stuart Ayres said the announcement was another major milestone for the Western Sydney City Deal, following the release of the implementation plan in December.
“The collaboration between all levels of government is already delivering tangible outcomes for the Western Parkland City, which will continue to thrive under the landmark 20-year agreement,” Mr Ayres said in a statement.
“This program will bolster our parkland city’s transformation into one of the most vibrant and liveable places in Australia.”
Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Minister Alan Tudge said the funding would boost the region’s ability “to attract national and international investment.”.
