Senator The Hon Bridget Mckenzie – Shadow Minister For Infrastructure, Transport And Regional Development, Leader Of The Nationals In The Senate
Julian Leeser – Shadow Assistant Minister For Foreign Affairs, Member for Berowra
13 March
A Coalition Government has committed to fund a technical traffic study for the Epping Town Centre and North Epping.
Julian Leeser MP for Berowra said this announcement is in direct response to concerns being raised by the community.
“As I have been getting out into the community listening to residents and businesses Epping and North Epping – traffic and parking come up again and again as the number one issue. The Epping Bridge will make some
improvement, but there are more fundamental problems in those suburbs.”
“Epping and North Epping residents talk to me about the frustration of being stuck in traffic, not being able to turn right out of the Northern side of Epping except through Essex Street, the challenges of Rawson Street and
Carlingford Road and being unable to get a park in the town centre,” Mr Leeser said.
“I have worked closely with our community’s Liberal Team – Mayor Warren Waddell and Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter, as well as the State Member for Epping, Monica Tudehope MP, on solutions that will keep Epping and
North Epping moving.”
“The last comprehensive traffic study for the area was conducted in 2018—well before the significant population growth we are experiencing today. And no traffic study has been supported by both Hornsby and
Parramatta Councils.”
“As Epping continues to evolve, it is critical that we have up-to-date data to inform smart, effective infrastructure planning.”
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie reiterated the Coalition will continue to invest in productive infrastructure like this to unlock greater and more efficient
economic activity.
“Infrastructure has deteriorated since Labor came to office. They have scrapped major road projects and damaged the economy through wasteful spending and the wrong priorities,” Senator McKenzie said.
“This hampers the ability to invest in important infrastructure that genuinely improves the quality of life for Australians.”