The first sod has been turned on the NSW Government’s new Incident Response Facility at Luddenham in Western Sydney, which once established will put trained crews on the ground to respond rapidly to crashes, breakdowns and traffic incidents.
An investment of $131 million over the next decade is backing the new facility, which will comprise 68 staff, including 48 permanently based on-site and additional personnel managing control room operations.
The Government says it will be operational from the moment Western Sydney International Airport opens its doors to passengers later this year.
“Through this facility, we’re creating local jobs that will help keep traffic moving safely and support the new airport precinct to operate smoothly,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car.
The precinct covered by the facility spans more than 11,200 hectares and is expected to become a major economic hub for NSW in the decades ahead.
“When incidents happen, every minute counts. This facility puts dedicated crews right at the doorstep of the airport and its key transport corridors, so they can get to a breakdown, crash or debris on the road fast,” said Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison.
“Faster response times mean safer journeys for motorists, fewer delays for commuters, and freight keeping to schedule.
“As Western Sydney grows, we’re backing that growth with the people, equipment and infrastructure needed to keep our roads safe, reliable and efficient.”
The project is being delivered in stages. Stage 1, which included establishing the site and enabling works, has now been completed. Stage 2 will deliver the new Incident Response Facility, including construction of the depot, a 38-space car park, fencing and landscaping.
