NSW Government
Planning

Round 2

Accelerated Infrastructure Fund

Round 2 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund was announced in April 2022. It provided $139 million to co-fund and accelerate the delivery of local infrastructure in high-growth areas of western Sydney. The grants helped support construction activity and the release of new homes and employment lands in greenfield areas where councils lead the delivery of local infrastructure.

Round 2 is accelerating the delivery of 24 local infrastructure projects worth $557 million in council-led precincts in western Sydney.

Round 2 projects will support the development of 38,000 new homes, create up to 2,200 construction jobs and unlock 570 ha of employment land dedicated to creating more jobs closer to home, according to councils’ application estimates.

Round 2 funding went to high-growth councils including Blacktown, The Hills, Hawkesbury, Penrith, Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly.

Funding has been allocated according to the anticipated growth in greenfield areas in each local government area, the amount of development that will occur because of the funding and the amount of co-funding the council can provide. Projects must be able to begin construction within 2 years of the announcement of the funding.

Project nominations were scored in consultation with an expert panel, including the department’s former Infrastructure and Place team. Transport for NSW was consulted for relevant projects.

Grant summary

  • The grant program type was selective and competitive.
  • There were 46 applications received.
  • There were 8 grant recipients.
  • The projects must commence construction within 2 years and be completed by the end of 2026.
  • The designated decision maker was the Minister for Planning.
Project name Project summary Project status Local Government Area Details
Marsden Park Regional Basin Delivery includes drainage, open space and recreation works. The open space works includes a pathway, landscaping and seating area co-located within the drainage basin. In progress Blacktown
Edmund Street Basin, Riverstone Delivery includes roadworks for the existing Canterbury Road and will deliver open space of about 16.8 ha including pathways and landscaping adjacent Edmund Street. In progress Blacktown
Regent Street Basin, Riverstone The project will include drainage works for one Detention Basin, two Bioretention basins, one Gross Pollutant Trap and landscaped channel. It will include open space of about 15.9 ha including playground, pathways and landscaping at the end of Regent Street. In progress Blacktown
Rouse Road Drainage, Rouse Hill The project will include drainage works for one culvert below Future and Rouse roads, one standalone Bioretention basins, three Gross Pollutant Traps and landscaped channel. It will include open space of 6.3 ha including playing fields, amenities, lighting, car park, playground, pathways, fencing and landscaping. In progress Blacktown
Advance Street Drainage, Schofields The Project will construct a drainage line along Advance Street, between Railway Terrace and Gill Place in Schofields in the North West Growth Area. In progress Blacktown
Scalabrini East (Leppington Precinct Stage 1) Road and drainage The Project includes drainage works, roadworks and open space and recreation works in Leppington Precinct 1 adjacent to Scalabrini Creek, to the east of Rickard Road. The roadworks includes upgrade of Byron Road (South) between Ingleburn Road and Heath Road through Leppington Precinct 1. The road corridor will include shared pathways and planting on both sides of the road and interfaces with Pat Kontista Reserve and Scalabrini Creek. The open space works for Scalabrini Creek including riparian corridor will include design and construction of shared pathways and open space facilities in Leppington Precinct 1. The drainage works includes construction of drainage channel, systems and a detention basin. In progress Camden
Heath Road between Camden Valley Way and Dickson Road. The project includes roadworks to upgrade the Heath Road between Camden Valley Way and Dickson Road to dual carriageway with on-street parking and shared pathways on both sides. In progress Camden
Menangle Park - Collector Road and Drainage Design The project includes preparation of design solution for the Collector and local Road network which encompasses the existing Menangle Park township, including associated stormwater drainage network and two Water Quality/Quantity Bio Retention Basins. In progress Campbelltown
Commercial Road and Harkness Road Roundabout Design and Construction The project includes construction of a roundabout at the corner of Harkness and Commercial Roads in Oakville that will assist in unlocking yet to be developed R3 Medium Density and R2 Low Density zoned land which is a part of the Vineyard growth precinct. In progress Hawkesbury
Menin Road & Chapman Road Detailed Design The project will deliver detailed design for Menin Road & Chapman Road Sub Arterial Road Corridor from Windsor Road to Boundary Road. In progress Hawkesbury
Commercial Road, Bocks Road & Chapman Road Detailed Intersection Design and Partial Road Construction The project includes design and construction of the Chapman Road and Commercial Road Intersection and part road construction and is a part of the Vineyard growth precinct. In progress Hawkesbury
Bathurst Street & Hall Street Road Upgrades The project includes critical upgrades to existing rural roads including Bathurst Street & Hall Street in Pitt Town. Completed Hawkesbury
Basin 1 Design and Construct The project includes the design and construction of a major precinct water quantity and quality basin. In progress Hawkesbury
Boundary Road, Commercial Road & Brockleback Street Signalised Intersection Design & Construct The project includes the acquisition of land, design, obtaining approvals and construction of the signalised intersection at Boundary Road, Commercial Road & Brockleback Street. In progress Hawkesbury
Basin 14, Edmondson Park The project includes the provision of a 48ML basin to facilitate land filling. The open space works include the construction of an open space recreational area including foot bridges, viewing platforms, car park, access park, playground, and dog park. In progress Liverpool
Aldington Rd Mamre Precinct – Stage 1 Land Acquisition and Construction The project includes the acquisition of land and road construction for stage 1 of Aldington and Abbotts Road. In progress Penrith
Annangrove Road Upgrade The project includes the upgrade of Annangrove Road between The Water Lane and Murphy's Bridge to provide a four-lane sub-arterial road to facilitate the development of an extensive employment zone of approximately 100 ha. In progress The Hills
Signalised Intersection – Old Pitt Town Road, Terry Road and Fontana Road The project includes the signalisation of the intersection at Old Pitt Town Road, Terry Road and Fontana Road. In progress The Hills
Box Hill - Combined Basin, Raingarden and Drainage Structure (BH02B) The project includes drainage and open space works. In progress The Hills
Signalised Intersection – Mount Carmel Drive, Old Pitt Town Road and Valetta Drive The project includes the signalisation of the intersection at Mount Carmel Drive, Old Pitt Town Road and Valetta Drive Intersection. In progress The Hills
Combined Basin, Raingarden and Drainage Structure (BH02A) The project includes drainage and open space works. In progress The Hills
Roundabout – Mason Road, Old Pitt Town Road and Nelson Road The project includes construction of a dual-lane Roundabout at the corner of the Mason Road, Old Pitt Town Road and Nelson Road intersection. In progress The Hills
The Water Lane Reserve The project will provide two AFL fields with athletics running tracks, amenities buildings, a shaded local playground and associated parking. In progress The Hills
Centaurus Way, Culvert Crossing The project includes drainage works and the construction of culvert crossing which will be built under the future Centaurus Way In progress The Hills