A safer intersection between Camden Valley Way and Macarthur Road in Camden is on the way, with the first sod turned on the project today.

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the upgrade – which received a $4.3 million Federal contribution - was part of record infrastructure funding for the Camden area.

“This is unprecedented Federal Government investment in roads in any region in Australia,” he said.

“The Coalition understands that growth should never happen without infrastructure, and that is why we are investing billions to upgrade The Northern Road, Bringelly Road and Narellan Road, and many other locations in the region including local road blackspots.

“This is just one key local project funded under the $200 million Local Roads Package.”

The Local Roads Package forms part of the 10 year, $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan.

Funding for the project was awarded to Camden Council under Round 2 the Local Roads Package.

Mr Taylor said the upgrade would improve safety for traffic entering and exiting Macarthur Road, improve visibility for drivers on Camden Valley Way and reduce conflicts between turning vehicles.

“This upgrade will help traffic move more freely and reduce the risk of vehicle collisions with turning vehicles,” Mr Taylor said.

“It follows work by Camden Council that shows the intersection required traffic lights to safely and efficiently manage existing and future traffic volumes.”

Camden Mayor Lara Symkowiak said the works were necessary to increase the capacity and facilitate access across the local road network and connections to the broader region.

“The improvements will make it safer for local road users to enter and exit Camden Valley Way and include designated cycleway and footpath access points for increased mobility options,” Cr Symkowiak said.

“The final element of the project involves landscaping to enhance the appeal of the eastern entrance to Camden town centre and access to Elderslie.”

The project is scheduled for completion in late 2018.

For more information on the Local Roads Package, visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/sydney-west/local-roads-package/index.html.