Exemptions from Parkland Restrictions for the Hill Road Upgrade
Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP); The Hon Paul Scully MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Matt Cross LIB
“I continue my contribution to debate on the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023. The Hill Road upgrade will receive funding of $140 million under the Housing Acceleration Fund, as it is a critical infrastructure project that will accelerate the delivery of housing.”
Donna Davis ALP
“I support the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023. The bill is critical to deliver the necessary road infrastructure to support the development of the Carter Street Precinct, along with the local residents, businesses and visitors to the State’s events capital Sydney Olympic Park, Lidcombe, Newington, Wentworth Point and Silverwater.”
James Griffin LIB
“I contribute to debate on the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023. As the member for Davidson outlined, the Coalition will support the passage of the bill. On behalf of the shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Hon.”
Stephen Bali ALP
“I support the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023. The bill was introduced in the other place by the Hon.”
Paul Scully ALP
“I thank all members who contributed to debate on the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023. I thank them for their furious agreement that the bill should be passed without further debate and without amendment. I acknowledge the contributions of the member for Davidson and the member for Manly from the Opposition benches, and of the member for Parramatta.”
News articles and press releases
Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Hill Road Upgrade) Bill 2023
The Hon. JOHN GRAHAM, Minister for Roads — 2023-08-24
The purpose of the bill is to enable a small parcel of land to be acquired by Transport for NSW and for that land to cease to be part of the Millennium Parklands once acquired. It is necessary to ensure any specific provisions applying to the Millennium Parklands under the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001 do not prevent the upgrade works from being undertaken and, once completed, that the upgraded road and associated infrastructure can be utilised for their intended purpose. The acquisition of this small parcel of land is justified in this case, having regard to the crucial role the Hill Road upgrade will have in delivering the Carter Street Precinct. In addition, the improved pedestrian and cycle paths that will be provided will serve to increase the community’s access to, and enjoyment of, the Millennium Parklands.