Are you affected by the Compulsory Acquisition Project of the Elizabeth Drive Upgrade?
If you think your property or business may be impacted by the Elizabeth Drive Upgrade, it is crucial to seek legal advice promptly. The NSW Government has allocated funding to investigate improvements to Elizabeth Drive between the M7 Motorway at Cecil Hills and The Northern Road at Luddenham. Roads and Maritime Services is exploring options to enhance Elizabeth Drive to support the new Western Sydney Airport and the Western Parkland City. This planning has been expedited by Special Infrastructure Contributions from the Department of Planning and Environment, aimed at supporting key infrastructure developments needed for the growing population.
Elizabeth Drive will be upgraded from the M7 Motorway to Badgerys Creek to accommodate increased traffic and usage associated with the new airport. This upgrade will involve widening the road to add extra lanes and footpaths. If your property or business may be affected by this work, seeking legal advice as soon as possible is essential.
Updates:
April 2025:
- Elizabeth Drive Upgrade in Mount Vernon, Kemps Creek, Badgerys Creek and Luddenham - opening letters now issued for compulsory acquisition.
- The NSW Government (through Transport for NSW) has recently issued opening letters for compulsory acquisition of land for the upgrade and widening of Elizabeth Drive. The works include new ramps onto the M7 motorway.
- Elizabeth Drive is a key arterial road which will become even more important when Western Sydney Airport opens in late 2026
November 2023: REF submissions closed on 31 October 2023.
September 2023: Review of Environmental Factors (REF)
- The NSW government developed a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed Elizabeth Drive upgrade.
- The REF outlines the preferred features of the concept design and assesses a range of potential environmental impacts expected during the construction and operation phases.
- The REF includes measures on how we plan to minimise these impacts on our customers and the community.
