Council objects to station relocation

Blacktown City Council has objected in the strongest terms to the proposed relocation of Schofields railway station, without any consultation, to approximately 800 metres south of the current station, towards Quakers Hill. Among council’s reasons for objecting were the impact on the local retail economy clustered around the station and the proposed relocation would include at least some retail facilities, which would further limit the ability of the existing shops to compete and remain economically viable. Approximately 300 people residing in and around Schofields attended a public meeting.