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Sydney's outer western councils demand infrastructure funding shift
Seven local councils have formed the Outer Western Sydney Alliance (OWSA), chaired by Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, calling on the NSW government to treat Outer Western Sydney as a distinct region and lift infrastructure funding to match rapid growth.
Why it matters
Outer Western Sydney is the city's fastest-growing area, absorbing nearly 40% of new housing approvals, while roads, sewerage and public transport lag far behind. Seven councils rarely band together — this alliance directly calls out state policy.
Full report
A new coalition called the Outer Western Sydney Alliance (OWSA) went public today, uniting seven local councils under chair Penrith Mayor Todd Carney. It is calling on the NSW government to formally recognise Outer Western Sydney as a distinct region and raise infrastructure investment to match population growth.
The alliance's figures: more than 1 million residents; 7,193 dwellings approved in 2024–25, about 39% of Greater Sydney approvals, rising to 8,821 in FY2025–26; the area is expected to absorb 38% of Sydney's future population growth; annual economic output of AU$59 billion. Yet only 3.2% of employment land has both wastewater servicing and B-Double road access.
Key asks include completing the Outer Western Sydney Metro north–south link (Campbelltown–Bradfield–St Marys–Tallawong), expanding rapid bus routes and critical road corridors. The alliance names Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield City Centre as economic catalysts that state infrastructure must serve.
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