Mike Baird last week announced the appointment of Transport for NSW’s new secretary, saying the appointment would be crucial to the Sydney Metro plan.
Baird named Tim Reardon as secretary, Transport for NSW, on June 30. Reardon has been acting secretary since February, and joined Transport for NSW in 2011 as deputy secretary.
Baird said he was looking forward to working closely with Reardon, calling him an outstanding candidate.
“Tim will provide strong leadership at Transport for NSW as we ramp up our bold infrastructure agenda, including Australia’s biggest public transport project, Sydney Metro,” Baird said.
Sydney Metro is the new title for the planned stand-alone, high-capacity rail line which will run from Sydney’s north west, through Chatswood, then under the harbour and CBD and on to Bankstown.
Sydney Metro Northwest – formerly called the North West Rail Link – is under construction, with a planned opening for 2019.
The Sydney Metro City & Southwest – the extension through the city and to Blacktown – is scheduled for a 2024 opening, the government has said.
Blacktown???? What happen to Bankstown?
Bankstown, Blacktown, Blackheath – secret long-term plan has been let out of the bag.