Major Bankstown CBD upgrade complete

The 18-month project saw major works carried out on the city’s old stormwater drainage system, which was only able to withstand a one-in-five-year flood event. The new works will allow the system to cope with a one-in-a-hundred-year flood event.

The upgrade will help better prevent water build up and improve stormwater flow following installation of:

• 330 metres worth of new pipes and culverts beneath Bankstown’s CBD
• Potable water and wastewater mains and
• Reconstructed kerbs and gutters

New landscaping and enhanced road surfaces were also part of the project.

City of Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the project was a critical part of preparing Bankstown for future growth.

“The Appian Way is gateway to the exciting transformation of Bankstown as we prepare for Metro train services, the new hospital and more housing,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“It’s a game-changer and will ensure businesses, pedestrians and motorists are better protected from flooding.

“We’ve increased the stormwater network’s capacity twenty-fold and Bankstown’s CBD is now better able to withstand flooding impacts which, over the years, have become more common.”

While construction work was carried out, temporary road closures had to be implemented on North Terrace, The Appian Way and The Mall.

Those roads have now all been reopened, restoring vital links in the heart of Bankstown and ensuring motorists and pedestrians are benefiting from reduced travel times and smoother journeys.

Mayor El-Hayek thanked the more than 500 workers who made the upgrade project a reality.

“I’d also like to say a big thank you to local business and community members for their patience and understanding during construction,” Mayor El-Hayek added.

The project was made possible thanks to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Sydney Metro, City of Canterbury Bankstown and other funding parties.