Residents in south west Sydney are set to benefit from a $7 million upgrade to Revesby Police Station by the NSW Government.
The police station, which has been in operation since 1953, will receive a new façade and further internal upgrades, as part of a record $434 million investment to construct new and improve existing police stations, buildings and training facilities across the State.
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the revamp to Revesby Police Station comes after calls from local police and the community.
“We have listened to those requests and delivered funding to provide a modern, state-of-the-art police station to meet the needs of south-west Sydney now and into the future,” Mr Toole said.
“The upgrades will allow the station to accommodate the growing number of officers in the Bankstown Police Area Command for years to come.
“As Minister for Police, I am committed to providing all of our 22,000 workforce with the very best resources and facilities to help them keep our community safe.”
Member for East Hills Wendy Lindsay said the upgrade to Revesby Police Station will be welcomed by the community.
“I have been advocating for this upgrade since I was elected in 2019 and I am so pleased that the Liberal State Government is investing in our community. Our police officers work hard every day to keep our community safe and I’m glad this upgrade will contribute to the station’s efficiency and security,” Mrs Lindsay said.
South West Metropolitan Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith said the purpose-driven upgrades would support the future needs of the policing resources for the area.
“All of our local officers – whether they are general duties officers patrolling our streets, or specialist officers working behind the scenes to solve crimes – work hard to keep our families and communities safe, and it is vital we provide the state-of-the-art facilities they need to do these important jobs,” Assistant Commissioner Smith said.
“The upgraded Revesby Police Station will provide a more welcoming and efficient space for the local community and our officers, including the most up-to-date technology, and secure and safe facilities to accommodate vulnerable victims of crime.”
Planning for external works has begun and early work is expected to commence next year.