Blacktown City Council is pleased that construction has begun on the much-anticipated intersection upgrade at Elara Boulevard and Northbourne Drive in Marsden Park.
This upgrade follows extensive community consultation and continues the strong partnership between Blacktown City Council and Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car MP.
Mayor of Blacktown City Brad Bunting said "Thanks to funding secured by local MP and Deputy Premier Prue Car we will deliver a new roundabout for to improve safety and traffic flow for Marsden Park residents
"Local shoppers, families, and Aspire Village residents have all told me these changes will make a real difference. It is great to see work getting underway as we keep building better communities.
"Marsden Park is growing so quickly, and we need to make sure our roads are safe for everyone who move through this area each day. I'm pleased Council is helping to deliver safer traffic conditions for Elara Boulevard and Northbourne Drive.", said Mayor Bunting.
What is being delivered?
- A roundabout to calm traffic and improve pedestrian safety
- Raised pedestrian crossings away from the roundabout, installed in stages
- Extended median islands to prevent illegal turns
- Traffic calming measures including speed humps
- Enlarged existing roundabouts on Elara Boulevard where required
- A new raised pedestrian crossing on Elara Boulevard, west of the intersection with Allott Street
- New bus stops on both sides of Elara Boulevard, along with parking restrictions on Parish Street's western side
- These improvements will support access to Elara Village Shopping Centre, Aspire Retirement Village, local schools, and sporting grounds
NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car said, "After 12 years of neglect by the previous Liberal Government, the Minns Labor Government is working with Blacktown City Council to deliver vital safety upgrades to Elara Boulevard. It's no secret that our area is booming, and we're working to ensure residents have safer and less congested roads."
"This intersection was one of the biggest issues raised with me coming into government, and I thank local residents for their tireless advocacy. I'm proud to be part of a government that is delivering better, safer roads for Marsden Park, and to be working closely with Blacktown City Council to make it happen."
With work now underway, Council expects a safer intersection for pedestrians, motorists, school children, shopping centre users, retirement village residents in Marsden Park. The improvements are designed to reduce vehicle speeds, improve visibility, and address existing congestion issues.
Image: Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting and Deputy Premier Prue Car in public consultation in 2024
