Construction of the F3-M2 link will particularly benefit Davidson electorate residents through reducing traffic on the Pacific Highway, according to local MP, Jonathan O’Dea.
“The subsequent reduction in noise and pollution should especially benefit those living on the Pacific Highway corridor.
“It will also benefit others using the Pacific Highway as the new link, using the Pennant Hills Road corridor, takes through traffic away from northern Sydney.
“It would provide a continuous motorway between Western and South Western Sydney and the Central Coast and Hunter,” Mr O’Dea said.
The Member for Davidson’s comments follow the announcement that three consortia have been shortlisted and invited to tender for the eight kilometer project.
The $2.65 billion will be jointly funded by Transurban, Westlink M7 shareholders, the NSW Government and the Federal Government.
Last month Transurban began an expression of interest process with three interested bidders and has shortlisted three consortia who will be invited to tender for the design and construction of the project.
NSW Roads Minister, Duncan Gay said, “We are looking to industry for innovation to build a tunnel for the future.
“The NSW Government and Transburban hope to have a conditional preferred tenderer selected by early next year,” Mr Gay said.
The Missing Link Action Network, comprising NSW and Federal Liberal MPs has been campaigning to make the F3-M2 Missing Link a priority.
“As a member of this group, the latest development is a welcome step towards fulfilling the goal of the Network and bringing relief for local drivers,” Mr O’Dea said.
“I look forward to ongoing progress and ultimately completion of the much-needed by-pass for the Pacific Highway in northern Sydney.”
