In a Mayoral Minute this week, Mayor Tsirekas tabled the Council’s submission to the WestConnex Delivery Authority, which included support for its development while also ensuring community submissions and issues were heard.
“We have maintained our support for the WestConnex project, as it will remove regional traffic from our local streets,” he said.
“We have been lobbying for an extension to the M4 since 2004, however, we made it very clear in our representations to the WestConnex Delivery Authority, Ministers Hazzard and Gay and UrbanGrowth NSW that the State Government has a duty of care to our residents directly impacted by this significant project.”
The City of Canada Bay had taken a strong position in advocating for the best outcome for our local community in relation on this State and Federal Government project, as well as advocating for proper community consultation during the important planning phase.
“I have supported and attended community rallies and have advocated strongly for our local community through representation to UrbanGrowth NSW for resident participation in recent community panels,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
“I have also been leading a group of Inner West Mayors working on a collaborative framework which will empower our local Council areas to have a direct line to the Minister, ensuring we are at the table when the State Government discusses both the WestConnex and Parramatta Road Revitalisation projects.”
The City of Canada Bay’s submission to the WestConnex Delivery Authority included detail on:
“We will keep our community informed about updates and also encourage them to visit to find out further information,” Mayor Tsirekas said.