The previous state government gave $90 million ($50 million for Hornsby Park and $40 million for Westleigh Park) to Hornsby Shire Council as compensation for the loss of a large part of the southern territory of the Shire to the City of Parramatta during the council amalgamations.

An independent financial assessment has confirmed that losing these suburbs, in which Council had invested significantly, has resulted in a net loss of $10 million annually for Council. Further information can be found at https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/council/noticeboard/news/pre-2022/Council-sets-record-straight-on-amalgamation-money