Rouse Hill’s $7 million bridge begins to take shape

Published on 15 June 2018

The eagerly awaited Rouse Road Bridge in Rouse Hill is nearing the final stages of construction.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the construction of the $7 million bridge will solve a real problem in the area.

“It will serve the needs of the expanding community in this new growth centre precinct,” Mayor Bali said.

“Blacktown City Council has had the bridge planned for some time, but needed to wait for available funding.

“The federal grant, made under the Bridges Renewal Program, enabled the work to be fast-tracked.”

Blacktown City Council matched the $3.5 million funding provided by the Federal Government and is overseeing the project.

Senator for Western Sydney and Minister for Defence, Marise Payne said the new bridge would replace the existing flood-prone causeway at Rouse Road.

“This project will bring welcome relief to the local community, particularly the Rouse Hill Anglican College, which has long endured inconvenience and safety issues around the causeway during heavy rain,” Senator Payne said.

Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland said the Rouse Road Bridge was a piece of long-awaited infrastructure.

“The lack of a bridge has been a frustration for local residents using Rouse Road during bad weather.

“It’s great to see such a vital piece of infrastructure finally being built for the community.”

The Rouse Road Bridge is scheduled to open by the end of 2018.

Media contact: Communications Unit, Blacktown City Council Martha Azzi – (02) 9839 5926 Robert Grieve – (02) 9839 6543 (phones divert to mobiles after hours) email:  [email protected]