The Minns Labor Government has secured the future of Revesby Police Station, unveiling a major upgrade and expansion made possible by a critical local road upgrade at a key intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Importantly, the $8.3 million upgrade will deliver better infrastructure to South-West Sydney and keep the station where it belongs \u2013 in the heart of Revesby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back in 2022, the former Liberal-National Government announced the upgrade of Revesby Police Station but never delivered it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our investment means officers will continue operating from a central, long-established and strategically significant location as part of Bankstown Police Area Command, with upgraded and expanded facilities to support modern policing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upgrade is made possible through a much-needed road safety fix at the intersection of The River Road, Sphinx Avenue and Marco Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the project, Sphinx Avenue will be realigned to deliver a safer and more practical road layout for the growing local area, as well as ensuring the current station can not only remain, but be expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The road upgrade will be delivered by Canterbury-Bankstown Council, with support from Transport for NSW, and backed by a $17.7 million commitment from the Federal Albanese Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a practical investment in police and public safety, and it ensures communities do not lose the local services they count on. It is also a major investment in local transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While work is underway, policing won\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In NSW, every police vehicle is a mobile police station, ensuring communities across the state continue to have access to policing 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is part of the Minns Labor Government\u2019s long-term plan to rebuild our essential services and ensure frontline police have the resources and capability to continue to fight crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former Liberal-National Government had no plan for police recruitment, no plan for police retention and sent wages backwards for over a decade. Thousands of experienced officers left the force as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are working hard to turn that around and while there\u2019s still more to do, that work includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NSW Premier, Chris Minns said<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is part of our plan to help keep communities safer in NSW with more officers, better facilities, and the resources needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis upgrade means Revesby keeps its police station right where the community expects it, close by and ready to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor local residents, it means faster response times, a stronger police presence and a station that\u2019s fit for the job today and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday we are committing to keeping the Revesby Police Station where it belongs and showing what it will look like \u2013 a modern and expanded station in a central location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis $8.3 million upgrade backs the officers who serve this area every day and makes sure this community keeps the strong local police presence it relies on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe former Liberal member promised the world and delivered nothing. Our police deserve more than a headline and a hollow promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want to assure the community that while this work is underway, policing does not stop \u2013 every police vehicle is a mobile police station, and police are on the job 24\/7.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a strong example of the Minns Labor Government working across portfolios to deliver the right outcome for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere were genuine safety and traffic issues at this intersection that needed to be addressed, but there was also a very strong case for retaining the location of the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want to thank the teams at Transport for NSW, Council and our Federal colleagues for working closely together to achieve this outcome, while striking the right balance between improving safety and preserving an important local asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis collaboration shows what\u2019s possible when all levels of governments work together – delivering real improvements and safer, more reliable roads for our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon APM said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSecuring the long-term future of Revesby Police station is an important commitment to ensuring the ongoing safety of the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cUpgrading these facilities, helps us to meet future challenges, including shifts in crime trends and the demands of a growing population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s also important to ensure our officers have a safe and professional working environment so they can deliver the highest standard of policing to keep the community safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Member for East Hills, Kylie Wilkinson said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a really important outcome for local families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have worked hard to save the location of the station, keeping it close to the community, close to local services and close to the people who rely on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe unveiling of the preferred design is an exciting step and shows this government is serious about supporting police and delivering for our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe upgrade to the police station will allow this confusing intersection to be made safer and easier to navigate, and I\u2019m pleased to be working with all three levels of government to deliver a coordinated solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federal Member for Banks, Zhi Soon said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI grew up in Revesby and as long as I can remember this intersection has been a problem. It is why I promised Revesby residents funding to fix it in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe announcement today is exactly the kind of practical solution the local community wants to see, allowing upgrades to the intersection to proceed, and securing the future for Revesby Police Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Albanese Federal Government is proud to be working with the Minns State Government to make our community safer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Cr Bilal El-Hayek said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is an important outcome for the Revesby community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCouncil has worked closely with all stakeholders to identify a preferred intersection layout that improves safety and traffic movement while allowing Revesby Police Station to remain in place.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government has secured the future of Revesby Police Station, unveiling a major upgrade and expansion made possible by a critical local road upgrade at a key intersection. 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