The NSW Government has announced it will invest $13.9 million in critical Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station upgrades in Western Sydney and the Southern Highlands.
Moss Vale, Parramatta and Wentworthville station upgrades and rebuild form part of a $98.7 million capital investment by the NSW Government, in addition to the $42.2 million being invested to operate a new 24-hour fire station at Badgerys Creek.
“We’re investing in our emergency services in Western Sydney and the Southern Highlands to deliver the equipment and infrastructure required to keep people and property safe,” said Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib.
“This investment future proofs our response capabilities in Western Sydney and the Southern Highlands while delivering safer, more modern workplaces for our firefighters.
“This year’s multi-million-dollar commitment to modern firefighting stations will protect communities across Western Sydney and the Southern Highlands for years to come.”
The Parramatta precinct project includes the expansion of Parramatta Fire Station, while Wentworthville receives a new fit-for-purpose station. Work is underway to upgrade Parramatta Station, with completion expected in early 2026. Once works at Parramatta are complete, Wentworthville Station will be demolished and rebuilt, delivering a new purpose-built facility for Western Sydney by the end of 2027.
During construction of the new station, Wentworthville firefighters will be temporarily relocated to the upgraded Parramatta Fire Station.
As well as support from Parramatta, Wentworthville and surrounds will continue to be serviced by staff at Merrylands, Rydalmere and Seven Hills, as well as benefitting from resources across Sydney as required.
Work has also begun to upgrade Moss Vale Fire Station. The station is receiving a major refurbishment transforming the current facility into a modern, fit for purpose fire station.
“These station upgrades will provide our crews with facilities to train, respond and operate at their best,” said FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM.
“We’ll continue to work with the NSW Government to modernise our facilities and best serve communities.”
