The Minns Labor Government has secured the future of Revesby Police Station, unveiling a major upgrade and expansion made possible by a critical local road upgrade at a key intersection.
Importantly, the $8.3 million upgrade will deliver better infrastructure to South-West Sydney and keep the station where it belongs - in the heart of Revesby.
Back in 2022, the former Liberal-National Government announced the upgrade of Revesby Police Station but never delivered it.
Our investment means officers will continue operating from a central, long-established and strategically significant location as part of Bankstown Police Area Command, with upgraded and expanded facilities to support modern policing.
The upgrade is made possible through a much-needed road safety fix at the intersection of The River Road, Sphinx Avenue and Marco Avenue.
As part of the project, Sphinx Avenue will be realigned to deliver a safer and more practical road layout for the growing local area, as well as ensuring the current station can not only remain, but be expanded.
The road upgrade will be delivered by Canterbury-Bankstown Council, with support from Transport for NSW, and backed by a $17.7 million commitment from the Federal Albanese Government.
This is a practical investment in police and public safety, and it ensures communities do not lose the local services they count on. It is also a major investment in local transport infrastructure.
While work is underway, policing won't stop.
In NSW, every police vehicle is a mobile police station, ensuring communities across the state continue to have access to policing 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This is part of the Minns Labor Government's long-term plan to rebuild our essential services and ensure frontline police have the resources and capability to continue to fight crime.
The former Liberal-National Government had no plan for police recruitment, no plan for police retention and sent wages backwards for over a decade. Thousands of experienced officers left the force as a result.
We are working hard to turn that around and while there's still more to do, that work includes:
- Securing a once-in-a-generation pay increase.
- Establishing a scheme to pay recruits to train, resulting in a 70% increase in applications to join the NSWPF.
- Establishing the 'Be a Cop In Your Hometown' program to give regional recruits the opportunity to serve in or near their hometown after attesting.
- Establishing the Professional Mobility Program to incentivise experienced officers from interstate and New Zealand to join.
- Launching the new Cadet Traineeship Program to give young, aspiring officers a pathway into the NSWPF.
- Establishing the Health Safety and Wellbeing Command to support existing officers to have long, healthy and rewarding careers with the NSW Police Force.
NSW Premier, Chris Minns said:
"This is part of our plan to help keep communities safer in NSW with more officers, better facilities, and the resources needed.
"This upgrade means Revesby keeps its police station right where the community expects it, close by and ready to respond.
"For local residents, it means faster response times, a stronger police presence and a station that's fit for the job today and into the future."
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said:
"Today we are committing to keeping the Revesby Police Station where it belongs and showing what it will look like - a modern and expanded station in a central location.
"This $8.3 million upgrade backs the officers who serve this area every day and makes sure this community keeps the strong local police presence it relies on.
"The former Liberal member promised the world and delivered nothing. Our police deserve more than a headline and a hollow promise.
"I want to assure the community that while this work is underway, policing does not stop - every police vehicle is a mobile police station, and police are on the job 24/7."
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said:
"This is a strong example of the Minns Labor Government working across portfolios to deliver the right outcome for the community.
"There were genuine safety and traffic issues at this intersection that needed to be addressed, but there was also a very strong case for retaining the location of the police station.
"I want to thank the teams at Transport for NSW, Council and our Federal colleagues for working closely together to achieve this outcome, while striking the right balance between improving safety and preserving an important local asset.
"This collaboration shows what's possible when all levels of governments work together - delivering real improvements and safer, more reliable roads for our communities."
NSW Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon APM said:
"Securing the long-term future of Revesby Police station is an important commitment to ensuring the ongoing safety of the local community.
"Upgrading these facilities, helps us to meet future challenges, including shifts in crime trends and the demands of a growing population.
"It's also important to ensure our officers have a safe and professional working environment so they can deliver the highest standard of policing to keep the community safe."
NSW Member for East Hills, Kylie Wilkinson said:
"This is a really important outcome for local families.
"We have worked hard to save the location of the station, keeping it close to the community, close to local services and close to the people who rely on it.
"The unveiling of the preferred design is an exciting step and shows this government is serious about supporting police and delivering for our area.
"The upgrade to the police station will allow this confusing intersection to be made safer and easier to navigate, and I'm pleased to be working with all three levels of government to deliver a coordinated solution."
Federal Member for Banks, Zhi Soon said:
"I grew up in Revesby and as long as I can remember this intersection has been a problem. It is why I promised Revesby residents funding to fix it in 2022.
"The announcement today is exactly the kind of practical solution the local community wants to see, allowing upgrades to the intersection to proceed, and securing the future for Revesby Police Station.
"The Albanese Federal Government is proud to be working with the Minns State Government to make our community safer."
Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Cr Bilal El-Hayek said:
"This is an important outcome for the Revesby community.
"Council has worked closely with all stakeholders to identify a preferred intersection layout that improves safety and traffic movement while allowing Revesby Police Station to remain in place."
