March Meeting Updates

Kelly Adams — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:20:09 GMT

Meeting Minutes: North West Business Chamber (NWBC)

Date: Friday, 6th March 2026

Time: 7:30 am

Infrastructure: Construction has officially commenced on the Rouse Hill Hospital.
Roadworks: The widening of Richmond Road has begun, and Pelican Road is now open at the Schofields Road intersection.
Education: Schofields Public School is fully operational, replacing all demountable buildings with 24 permanent classrooms in under a year.
Town Centre: The Riverstone Town Centre project is nearing its next stage; an update is expected by the next meeting.
Action: Members are encouraged to follow Warren’s Facebook page for real-time updates.

Telecommunications: A proposal is underway for 13 new telecom tower sites (currently only 3 exist).
Pedestrian Access: The footpath on Schofields Road is now complete.
Parks & Recreation: Council is reviewing submissions for more open space. Boundary Road Park is progressing well and is slated to open by year-end.
Road Maintenance: "The Dip" on Cudgegong Road has been repaired.

Staffing: Five new graduates recently joined the force, with three more arriving soon.
Crime Alert: A spike in break-and-enters began on 8th February at Glenwood and Colby shopping centres.
- Method: Offenders on mopeds/motorbikes kick in glass doors between 2:00 am and 4:00 am.
- Advice: Businesses in Tallawong and Riverstone should review cash handling. Use "No Cash on Premises" and CCTV signage.
Recent Arrests:
- One offender charged for break-and-enter (Woolworths Schofields).
- Three robberies solved at Stanhope Village; two at Quakers Hill Railway Station.
- A habitual offender was charged with parcel theft, and a youth group was apprehended for retail theft.
Operations: "Operation Bluejay" (a retail-focused operation) is currently active.
Community Engagement: Police will attend the Riverstone High School Careers Expo to encourage recruitment.

Sakara Update (David):

Bandon Road is being upgraded to accommodate heavy vehicles.
The Denmark Link has received "approval in principle" for traffic lights, marking the first step for the "Spine Road."

NWBC & Community Services (Jonathan, Kurt, Alex and Kelly):

Riverstone Festival: Saturday, 9th May (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Action: Members can apply for stalls via the Council website. Food stalls are nearly at capacity.
Chamber Support: Help is needed at the Chamber stall for recruitment. Please share the QR code to vote for local businesses in the Business Awards.
North West Community Services: Now registered as a "Return and Earn" charity for direct donations.
Local Growth: Rico’s Restaurant is now open (behind Anytime Fitness). Renovations at the Memorial Club (gaming and amenities) are starting soon.
Remember to register for the Chamber events and checkin on our new app.
Business Help: Cass - free delivery for orders over $100 locally. John - Hillside Excavations and Plumbing - Excavation operator wanted. Nige Taylor - Has moved from Grays Online to Manheim Auctions. Kelly - RKA Industrial Solutions is paying a $2000 finder's fee for anyone who brings an experienced Overhead Crane Technician who stays beyond their probation of 6 months.
Promotion (Alex): Distributed twenty $20 vouchers for Rico’s Restaurant to the women in attendance in honor of International Women's Day. These vouchers were donated by Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club and NWBC.
Next Meeting: Friday 10th April 2026

Smooth Blend Cafe (Cass):

Shifting focus toward catering and delivery (free delivery for orders over $100 in local areas).
Recent clients include McDonald’s Head Office and the University of Canberra.

Road Safety (Scotty): Reported four near-head-on crashes on Garfield Road near Hannah’s Haulage. As this is a State Road, the issue will be escalated to the Transport Minister via Sue.
Riding for the Disabled (Nicole): Reminder for the Barefoot Bowls fundraiser on Friday, 13th March (4:30 pm – 6:30 pm). Tickets are still available.
ANZAC Day (Bruce): Anyone wishing to lay a wreath must notify Bruce by 1st April.