Suburbs in western Sydney could be connected by a light rail system after Parramatta Council announced a $1 million study to kick-start the project.
The proposed light rail line would improve access to Westmead, Parramatta city centre, Macquarie Park and have links to the University of Western Sydney and Macquarie University.
A feasibility study will kick-off next month and the council expects to select a successful tender for the project in July.
Parramatta Lord Mayor Lorraine Wearne said light rail in Western Sydney would go a long way towards relieving congestion.
It would also integrate with existing transport infrastructure such as heavy rail.
“There’s always plenty of talk about transport matters, whether it’s the congestion on Parramatta or Victoria roads or lack of efficiency and service on our public transport networks,” Cr Wearne said.
“Unfortunately there’s not enough action.”
The Western Sydney Light Rail Network is planned to be segregated from the existing road and train networks, with virtually no sharing of road space.
The council is calling on state and federal governments to get behind the project it says will support the growth of western Sydney.
Cr Wearne said the Western Sydney Light Rail proposal had already received widespread support from state and federal government authorities, the University of Western Sydney, neighbouring councils and state and federal MPs.
The council would also like to see the light rail improve connections to Castle Hill, Bankstown, Liverpool, Blacktown and Sydney Olympic Park.
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