The Premier announced he would begin planning a business case supporting the project.
The Macarthur Councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly – have long advocated for a direct rail line from the region to the new airport as part of a suite of public transport options, to connect residents to its promised jobs and infrastructure.
“With the Macarthur region expected to grow by more than 200,000 people over the next 15 years to 550,000, a direct rail connection to the airport is needed to ensure our community can share in the vision of an accessible and liveable Western Sydney,” Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss said.
“I welcome the Premier’s announcement and thank the NSW Government for committing to delivering this business case,” Cr Greiss said.
“I look forward to seeing the business case developed as soon as possible to ensure we do not miss out on this critically important rail infrastructure as the opening of the Western Sydney Airport gets closer,” he said.
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said he was excited to see the Macarthur to Aerotropolis link included in the plans for the network.
“It’s fantastic to see the government committing to the business case and prioritising the Macarthur to the Aerotropolis link.”
“We are calling on the Opposition to match or better this commitment, get on board and deliver this critical infrastructure for our communities,” he said.
Mayor of Camden Cr Therese Fedeli said the commitment would give the Macarthur region the strong footing it needs to be future proofed.
“The Macarthur region is the powerhouse of South West Sydney, with more growth to come. Camden alone is one of the fastest growing local government areas in the country, welcoming an average of about 100 new residents each and every week,” Cr Fedeli said.
“Game-changing infrastructure and planning, like this, is vital to ensure the Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly areas continue to be places people want to live, work and play in. Local governments can’t do it alone, which is why we’re thankful to Premier Perrottet’s commitment to our future.”