Hornsby town centre precinct is projected to have over 6,000 new homes by 2040. That’s a big change.

It is happening because the state government has rezoned parts of Hornsby. I am campaigning for the state government to fund and deliver the infrastructure to support this growth.

This means delivering infrastructure like schools, health care and local roads. Hornsby North Public School, Hornsby South Public School and Waitara Public School are already close to capacity. Many of the new residents we expect to come will be young families looking to access the high‑quality educational opportunities in northern Sydney. I am calling for the state government to commit to expanding and upgrading schools in the Hornsby to meet the projected increase in demand and consider the need for a new school in the heart of Hornsby.

Hornsby Hospital is a world‑class facility with great staff, but without any action it will be strained in the years to come by local population increases.

State roads, including the Pacific Highway and Galston Road, will need significant improvements. Local traffic in the mornings and afternoons is already causes significant delay as people move about Hornsby. To manage growth, we need an overarching traffic management plan for Hornsby.

We also need open space and local parks. I am fighting to upgrade drainage and surfaces at local playing fields including by fighting for new synthetic ovals. I support the efforts to revitalise Hornsby Quarry and transform Westleigh Park – both will be great recreational facilities for kids sport, mountain biking and people looking to relax in nature.

This infrastructure needs to be planned and funded before construction on new apartment blocks commences. Hornsby needs that investment to support growth.