TWO local speed cameras will be removed because they have been proven to have no safety benefit.

These cameras are located on the M4 Motorway in Wentworthville and on Sherwood Road, Merrylands West.

They are being removed as part of a plan to take away 10 cameras across the state.

Roads minister Duncan Gay announced today that these cameras would be taken away as part of commitment made by the NSW Liberals and Nationals in Opposition.

“I am delighted today to personally help remove the first of ten speed cameras to come out in the next few weeks across NSW,” he said.

“Before we remove any camera we carry out safety works such as additional signage, barriers and markings and that work has been finished at the following locations.”

Mr Gay said the government had also released this year’s annual Speed Camera Performance Review.

“34 cameras have been switched off and now one more will be switched off at Sandgate on the Pacific Highway once safety works are carried out,” he said.

“The Review has recommended another two be further investigated and considered for removal at Richmond Road, Berkshire Park and Great Western Highway, Hartley.

“This year’s annual audit has delivered significant results, finding that fixed speed cameras have saved 53 lives and prevented 919 people from being injured in the last five years.

The 10 speed cameras due to be removed include:

— Delhi Road, Macquarie Park

— General Holmes Drive, Botany

— Hume Highway, Burwood

— M4 Motorway, Wentworthville

— Sherwood Road, Merrylands West

— Woy Woy Road, Kariong

— Manns Road, West Gosford

— Newcastle Road, Lambton

— New England Highway, Murrurundi

— Blackwall Road, Woy Woy North