People in the Sydney’s northwest will have access to more commuter carparking with the Minns Labor Government investing $160 million to add up to 1,200 additional spots at Tallawong and the Hills Showground.
This is another step the Minns Labor Government is taking to fill in transport gaps in Western Sydney, after decades of growth without enough transport support.
Tallawong and the Hills carparks regularly reach capacity before 8am each morning, with locals often having no choice but to drive to the station.
A new multi storey carpark with up to 1,100 spots will be constructed at Tallawong. With the suburb rapidly growing, more than 50,000 homes planned in the North-West Growth Area over the coming 20 years, this work will also support more residents looking to use these Metro services.
More car spaces will also be delivered at the Hills Showground station. An additional storey will be added to the existing multi-storey carpark which will deliver up to 100 spaces. The new spaces will be integrated into Transport’s Park&Ride system, which gives commuters 18 hours of free parking each day when they catch public transport. This will help free-up more spaces at commuter car parks for those who want to travel on public transport making it a more convenient and attractive choice.
Expanding commuter parking complements broader efforts including better buses, active transport and increasing metro capacity giving people more options to get to school, work and to move around Sydney.
Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:
“At Tallawong and Hills Showground, parking is at a premium every day with spots regularly taken by 8am.
“We understand this is a challenge for commuters who may have no option to drive to the station, and the 1,200 additional parks should make it easier.
“Not enough carparks were built to cater for the demand which is now on Metro northwest, and we expect that to further increase as more people move into the area.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:
“Commuters in the Northwest deserve better than starting off their mornings circling around for a parking spot – this vital investment will make the daily commute easier for hundreds of residents.
“The Minns Labor Government is investing in the essential infrastructure that local families need, and this is one of the many ways we are working to support the needs of a growing Northwest Sydney.”
Minister for Transport, John Graham said:
“The M1 metro has been wildly popular. It has changed the lives of commuters across the city but particularly for those in the Northwest who’ve had very few public transport options until the Metro came along.
“Today we announce we are fixing that with two important upgrades that will deliver thousands of new parking spaces for Metro users.
“While this is a significant and long sought infrastructure investment, it will be part of a wider look at the needs of Metro users and improvements we will deliver for them.”
Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby said:
“I have seen these scenes first-hand and know our community has been doing it tough each and every morning. When I speak to people, the most common feedback is about the lack of parking at these stations.
“We’ve heard the community loud and clear – which is why we’re more than doubling the car spaces to give people a much better chance of finding a park close to the Metro.
“This carpark chaos was caused by the former Liberal government failing to properly plan for our booming suburbs and Metro demand. I’m pleased the Minns Labor Government has been able to champion this cause and make the morning commute that bit easier.”
Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland said:
“We’ve heard the community’s calls for more parking at Tallawong Metro, and our local Labor team is delivering. This new multi-storey car park will make a real difference for local families, more than doubling the number of parking spaces available.
“By reducing the time spent searching for a car spot, this investment will help thousands of local commuters get where they need to be sooner.”
