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Box Hill Community Debates Road, School, and Reserve Projects Amid Growth

Several initiatives target roads, schools and reserves amid growth pressures.

By Box Hill News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Box Hill Community Debates Road, School, and Reserve Projects Amid Growth — Photo by Mike Cattell / flickr (by)

Box Hill is advancing multiple infrastructure projects that directly affect daily life for residents, with funding and contracts now in place for roads, a new fire station site and schools.

Funding Allocations for Local Roads and Emergency Services

Three NSW infrastructure projects in Box Hill have received a total of $11.7 million. This includes $5.6 million for The Water Lane Road construction, $3.5 million for land acquisition for a new fire station, and $2.6 million for Terry Road Upgrade planning. The Hills Shire Council has also awarded contracts for Anthony Skarratt Reserve Stage One, an Edwards Road/Annangrove Road roundabout upgrade, and a Terry Road culvert crossing.

School Capacity and Rail Station Planning

The NSW Government is building two new permanent schools in Box Hill, Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School, scheduled to open on Terry Road in 2028. Separately, Box Hill in Victoria is the site of a new underground Suburban Rail Loop East station, with tunnelling starting in 2026 and trains expected by 2035. These developments sit against a reported $207 million infrastructure shortfall driven by population growth, which the area has identified as requiring 16 sports fields, 7 parks, 13km of roads, and 14 traffic signals.

Residents in Box Hill have followed these announcements closely because the projects touch streets and facilities they use regularly. The combination of road upgrades on Terry Road and Water Lane, new school sites on Terry Road, and the reserve improvements at Anthony Skarratt Reserve means changes to travel routes and open space access are likely in the coming years. The fire station land acquisition adds another layer of long-term planning for emergency services in the release area.

Next Steps for Delivery

Work on the funded projects will proceed according to the contracts already awarded by The Hills Shire Council and the timelines set by the NSW Government for the schools. Further updates on construction sequencing and any additional community consultation will come from the council and state agencies as each stage advances.