Design released for long-awaited Spring Farm Parkway extension
The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are today unveiling the proposed design for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2, a three-kilometre, four-lane road that would complete the east-west link between Menangle Park and Spring Farm (southwest of Sydney). The community are now able to have their say on the proposed design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the project, which is in response to longstanding calls from the local community for a direct connection between the Camden area and the Hume Motorway.
Currently, Spring Farm Parkway has no direct road connection through to the suburb of Spring Farm. This has meant motorists are forced to travel via Narellan Road, adding unnecessary time and distance to their journeys and putting additional pressure on this key road corridor as Camden continues to grow. The former New South Wales Liberal-National Government split the project in two and progressed only Stage 1 of the project, which opened to traffic in August 2024, but failed to fund or progress Stage 2 – leaving the critical connection through to Spring Farm unfinished.
Stage 2 would complete the final section of the corridor, allowing motorists to drive on a continuous east-west connection from Menangle Road and the Hume Motorway through Spring Farm to the Camden Bypass. The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have committed $15 million to progress the planning for Stage 2. The public can now view the proposed plan and provide feedback to inform the final design.
Delivery funding would be considered through future Budget processes following the completion of planning and design work. For further information and submitting feedback https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/spring-farm-parkway-stage-2 Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King: “The Albanese Government is working in partnership with the Minns Government to provide funding for infrastructure that keeps pace with the growth of Sydney’s southwest.
“By progressing the planning of Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2, we are taking an important step towards ensuring that families in Menangle Park and Spring Farm have the safe, reliable and efficient road link to the Hume Highway that they deserve.” Quotes attributable to New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car: "Southwest Sydney has waited long enough for the roads it was promised.
"The second stage of Spring Farm Parkway will finish a job that was abandoned by the former Liberal National government halfway through. "This will ensure the growing Macarthur region finally gets the connection it needs.” Quotes attributable to New South Wales Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison: “The former Liberal-National Government built half a road and called it done, leaving a community with a road that leads to nowhere and putting more pressure on the surrounding road network.
“Like the local community, we want to see Spring Farm Parkway do what it was intended to do – connect through to Spring Farm. “This is an important step forward, and I encourage locals to have their say on the proposed design. This is your opportunity to help shape a road project that you have been calling for.” Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Macarthur Dr Mike Freelander: “Today’s unveiling of the Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 design marks a major milestone in improving southwest Sydney’s road network for years to come.
“Local residents and freight handlers will be looking forward to the unveiling of this design which sets up the final section of the continuous east-west link from Menangle Road and the Hume Motorway through Spring Farm to the Camden Bypass.” Quotes attributable to State Member for Camden Sally Quinnell: “Our community was promised a road that would connect the suburbs of Menangle Park and Spring Farm, only to be left with a road that stops at a dead end in an empty field.
“I'm very pleased the Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are working together to progress this priority and to make sure Camden's voice is being heard. "This design is about getting the ball rolling and showing locals we've listened - and now it's the community's turn to weigh in. “I'd urge everyone to have their say before consultation closes.” Quotes attributable to State Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren: “The proposed design for Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2 does what it says on the tin, delivering the connection the people of south west Sydney were promised long ago.
“If you’re a local or someone who uses this road regularly, look at the plans and tell us what you think. "We're building a better NSW, but that is only achieved when we hear from the very people who make up this state.”