This new Sydney suburb almost had it all – but spent more than a decade waiting for one thing
Macarthur Heights, a new suburb in Sydney, has finally secured a bus service after a 13-year wait. The service will connect residents to key locations including the railway station and local university. This development addresses long-standing public transport issues in the area.
- ▪Macarthur Heights was established in 2013 but lacked public transport until now.
- ▪The new bus service will operate every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily.
- ▪A community group advocating for transport services grew from 10 to 450 residents over the years.
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