The Planning Minister Rob Stokes announced earlier this month that a total of $30 million would be provided to build new parks and roads for new homes in Blacktown and the Hills ($19.8 million for Blacktown and $10.6 million for The Hills.
Blacktown Council has already used some of their infrastructure funding towards a water detention basin, which helps slow down the flow of water into local creeks during heavy rain. Further funding is going into projects such as a new bridge over Second Ponds Creek on Rouse Rd, Rouse Hill, collector roads to get commuters on and off Junction Rd in Schofields and water detention basins to manage stormwater and minimise pollutants entering waterways.
The Hills Shire Council will allocate funds into projects including new community facilities at Rouse Hill Library, new parks, road upgrades and cycleways.