Sydney’s northwest commuters are set to benefit from up to 1,200 additional parking spaces at Tallawong and Hills Showground metro stations, under a $160 million investment announced by the NSW Government.
The project is designed to address long-standing parking shortages around the rapidly growing Northwest Metro corridor, where commuter car parks regularly reach capacity before 8am.
At Tallawong, a new multi-storey car park will provide up to 1,100 additional spaces. The expansion comes as the surrounding North-West Growth Area prepares for significant population growth, with more than 50,000 new homes expected to be developed over the next two decades.
A further 100 parking spaces will be created at Hills Showground station through the addition of another level to the existing multi-storey car park.
The new spaces will be connected to Transport for NSW’s Park&Ride system, allowing passengers to access up to 18 hours of free parking when they use public transport.
The government said the expansion would make metro services more accessible for residents who have limited alternatives to driving to their nearest station, while encouraging more people to choose public transport for their daily commute.
The parking upgrades form part of broader plans to improve transport connections across Western Sydney, alongside expanded bus services, active transport infrastructure and increased metro capacity.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the shortage of parking had become a daily challenge for local commuters.
“At Tallawong and Hills Showground, parking is at a premium every day, with spaces regularly taken by 8am,” Mr Minns said.
“We understand this is a challenge for commuters who may have no option but to drive to the station, and these 1,200 additional spaces should make their journey easier.”
He said the original parking facilities had not been designed to accommodate the current level of demand, which is expected to grow further as more residents move into the region.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the investment would reduce the amount of time residents spend searching for parking each morning.
“Commuters in the Northwest deserve better than starting their mornings circling around for a parking spot,” Ms Car said.
“This investment will make the daily commute easier for hundreds of residents and support the needs of a rapidly growing community.”
Transport Minister John Graham said the popularity of the M1 Metro had transformed travel across Sydney, particularly in suburbs that previously had limited public transport options.
“The M1 Metro has been enormously popular and has changed the lives of commuters, especially those in the Northwest,” Mr Graham said.
“These upgrades are an important and long-awaited investment, and they will form part of a wider review of what Metro passengers need.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby said insufficient parking remained one of the most common concerns raised by local residents.
“We have heard the community loud and clear,” Mr Kirby said.
“More than doubling the number of available spaces will give commuters a much better chance of finding parking close to the Metro and make the morning journey less stressful.”
Federal Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland said the new Tallawong facility would deliver a practical benefit for thousands of local families.
“By reducing the time commuters spend searching for a parking space, this investment will help people reach work, school and other destinations sooner,” she said.
Construction timelines and further design details for the two parking projects are expected to be announced as planning progresses.
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