Local commuters will soon have access to additional parking at Campbelltown Station after construction starts on a new multi-deck car park in the coming weeks.

The new parking structure on Farrow Road will include 935 parking spaces and will be constructed on the existing parking lot at the station. Temporary parking will be established adjacent to the site to ensure commuters are able to access parking throughout the construction period.

Construction of the $22.09 million project is fully funded by the Australian Government under the Urban Congestion Fund, while Council is the owner of the land.

The Federal Member for Macarthur, Dr Mike Freelander MP, has long advocated for additional parking spaces for Macarthur commuters and so, was very pleased with this project’s announcement.

“Local commuters spend a great deal of time searching for parking at Campbelltown Station only to find all parking spots are full, as a significant number of Macarthur residents rely on parking at Campbelltown Station when commuting to their jobs, social gatherings or appointments along our rail network.

“I have long advocated for additional parking to assist Macarthur residents and I am proud to be part of a Government that is working with Campbelltown Council to achieve this.

“We are getting on with the job and providing local infrastructure to assist local commuters, which these additional 500+ parking places will do.”

The innovative design of the parking structure will allow the site to be considered for future business or residential uses.

Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss said the additional parking will be a welcome addition for commuters.

“Campbelltown Station is one of the area’s busiest commuter hubs, connecting people from across the Macarthur region to both the Sydney and Parramatta CBDs and the surrounding areas,” Dr Greiss said.

“The design will enable the structure to complement the surrounding future land uses and potential economic uplift in order to maximise the site’s potential going forward,” he said.