The Hon Catherine King MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,
Regional Development and Local Government

The Hon Jenny Aitchison MP
Minister for Roads
Minister for Regional Transport

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FIFTEENTH AVENUE UPGRADE DESIGNS

Designs for the Liverpool to Airport Transit Corridor, Fifteenth Avenue Project have been released for public feedback, as planning and design work continues on this critical road connection in Sydney’s west.

The designs, which outline the local access and movement changes, show how the community will safely access, travel on and move around Fifteenth Avenue in the future.

The project is being designed to make the road safer, more accessible and easier to travel while preparing for future growth.

To achieve this, there needs to be some changes to the way vehicles turn in and out of local streets and driveways.

The first stage of the project will focus on a section of Fifteenth Avenue between Cowpasture Road and Devonshire Road to allow for two traffic lanes in either direction, walking and bike paths, and planning for a future bus transitway.

Key changes outlined in the design include:

• Six new traffic light intersections including dedicated turning lanes and pedestrian crossings
• Left turn in, left turn out only access for all driveways and local roads including Herley Avenue and Craik Avenue
• New connection to Browns Road north
• A link road to safely access the local shops at West Hoxton and Twenty Seventh Avenue.

Current traffic volumes show about 22,000 vehicles use this stretch of road per day and with volumes expected to double by 2036, these changes are critical for safety and future performance.

To provide relief for locals sooner, and as part of this early engagement, the project is also looking for feedback to reduce construction timeframes and better understand the local environment.

The project is being fast-tracked as a priority project after a joint commitment from the Albanese and Minns governments to invest $1 billion towards upgrade works.

When completed, the upgrades will enable Fifteenth Avenue to be a key connection between Liverpool and the Western Sydney Airport precinct.

Designs for Fifteenth Avenue can be viewed on the ‘have your say’ website at Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade | Transport for NSW and feedback can be provided between 11 November 2025 to 14 December 2025.

The community can also attend an online information session or talk to the project team in person at one of the pop-up sessions in Austral. Details are provided on the website.

The project is on track to invite tenders for a design and construction contract next year, ahead of major work getting underway in 2027.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“This design release marks a major step forward for Fifteenth Avenue, which will act as a key link from Western Sydney to the new airport.

“The Albanese and Minns Governments are delivering new infrastructure across Western Sydney, and this is one of the key road upgrades that will keep Sydney moving.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison:

“We committed to consulting with the community before more detailed designs were exhibited in 2026 and today marks the next step in delivering on this promise.”

“We urge the community to take a look and provide early feedback that will help to inform our decisions moving forward.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley:

“It’s an exciting day for my community to see the new road designs as the Albanese and Minns Governments work together to deliver this new road.

“Once complete, the upgrade will improve travel reliability and make it safer for people driving, walking, riding, or catching public transport.

“The road will also be future-proofed, so future Governments can increase capacity on the road as our region grows.”

State MP for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said:

“This is another great milestone in delivering this much needed project for our community. From what was a pipedream just a couple of years ago, the NSW Government has expedited plans to upgrade Fifteenth Avenue with a major investment to get the project moving.

“The new lanes and traffic lights will be critical to improving safety and ensuring cars and buses can flow smoothly along the route.”

11 NOVEMBER 2025

MEDIA CONTACTS:
MINISTER KING – JACK BEGBIE 0481 759 580
MINISTER AITCHISON – JODIE BROUGH 0408 427 540