The announcement on Monday securing the Corridor connecting the M7 to the Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong has the Mayors of Central NSW jumping for joy. Cr John Medcalf, Chair of Centroc and Mayor of Lachlan Shire and Cr Ken Keith Portfolio Mayor for Transport for Centroc and Mayor of Parkes attended representing Central NSW.
“It was also great to see recognition of the task ahead to build a safe swift link between Sydney and Central NSW recognised in the recent publication of the Future Transport 2056 Plan. It’s all go in Central NSW where it is clear that our voices are being heard,” Cr Medcalf said.
“Infrastructure Australia has identified that Central NSW will be in the top 7 regions in Australia for Gross Regional Product in 2031, improving our transport links will be critical to ensuring our growing contribution to the State and National economies,” Cr Keith said.