The NSW and Australian governments are working to reduce flood risks in the Hawkesbury-Nepean,

with the community invited to provide feedback on proposed improvements to a stretch of Springwood

Road that runs close to the Nepean River at Yarramundi.

The proposed work aims to improve the resilience of evacuation routes to flash flooding through

targeted drainage improvements at key low points.

Drainage work will include new culverts, mounds, and channels to direct water away from the road

surface to keep the road open for as long as possible in the event of flood evacuation.

Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman says the government is committed to tackling flood

mitigation and preparation in her community.

“We are taking tangible steps towards upgrading the roads in and around the Hawkesbury,” said Ms

Templeman.

“The proposed improvements are based on extensive flood modelling and consultation with the NSW

State Emergency Services (SES) and NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSWRA).”

“We are now asking the community to have their say on these plans that are designed to help keep

our roads open for longer when waters are rising, including during an evacuation.”

Three sites have been earmarked for improvement on Springwood Road and the Rivatts Drive

intersection.

The proposed work is part of a $33 million joint commitment from state and federal governments

towards planning for more than 100 infrastructure improvements as part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean

Valley Flood Evacuation Road Resilience Program.

The program aims to improve flood evacuation routes to better withstand local flash flooding and

increase the number of cars that can evacuate during major flooding events.

The program has identified more than 100 improvements to improve flood resilience along key

evacuation routes through the region.

Consultation for Springwood Road follows the recent proposed improvements for the Londonderry

Road and The Northern Road flood evacuation routes. Feedback is being sought through to 24

November 2024. See www.transport.nsw.gov.au/hnvferrp for details.