Michelle Rowland (Greenway, Australian Labor Party, Attorney-General) | Hansard source

I'm pleased to share that construction on the new Rouse Hill Hospital is underway. This milestone reflects years of advocacy, by my community in Greenway and Labor governments committed to delivery. Working together, the Albanese and Minns Labor governments are building the world-class hospital that north-west Sydney needs. Excavation and earthworks for the hospital footprint are taking place right now, and I look forward to the project continuing to make great progress.

For growing communities like ours, better health services must be matched with strong infrastructure. That's why we're also investing in road upgrades across north-west Sydney. We're progressing works to widen Windsor Road near the hospital site, addressing a significant bottleneck on this vital road. Construction is also underway to upgrade Richmond Road. This $720 million project will cut travel times, ease congestion and support future growth across Greenway. After years of neglect, we're delivering the practical infrastructure investments that our community needs and deserves.

Access to reliable mobile connectivity is an important concern in my electorate. In 2022, I worked with residents in The Ponds to address longstanding mobile black spots and was successful in securing land for a new tower at Jonas Bradley Park. I'm pleased that that tower is now built and connecting my community in Greenway. While this is real progress, more work remains. I will continue to bring together network operators, Blacktown council and locals to find practical solutions.

Through ongoing engagements, we have now secured ministerial consent from the New South Wales government for the lease at Douglas Reserve, allowing this project to proceed. I am also pleased that the lease for the Ken Birdsey Park in Schofields has been referred to the New South Wales government for approval. These locations were identified by locals in my community, and I'm so pleased to be able to deliver for them. I will continue to fight to ensure that every resident across Greenway has access to reliable mobile coverage.

Constituents have welcomed the extension of fuel excise relief for another month. This will make petrol and diesel 16c per litre cheaper for another month. For local families, tradies and small businesses, this is vital cost-of-living relief for those who need it most. The Albanese government will continue to shield Australians from the impacts of global pressures, including conflict in the Middle East.

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