THE Riverstone Chamber of Commerce has sent an SOS to Blacktown Council to revive the main street before it's too late.
The committee has pleaded with the council to fast-track the Marketown expansion, beautify the main street to make it more inviting and to increase parking.
Up to 10 Riverstone businesses have closed this year.
The chamber wrote to the council about its concerns two months ago and is yet to get a reply.
"Too many shops are shutting down or going broke," chamber president Andrew Southwell said.
"More and more businesses are suffering. There's been no upgrade of Marketown in years but the council blames everyone else but themselves."
Chamber treasurer Ann Bodziony added: "Riverstone is falling apart. Real [estate agencies] are selling vacant shops to overseas investors, who have no plans to clean them up or get tenants in."
The council allocated money to revive the main street but hasn't spent a cent, according to Mr Southwell.
He used the revived Queen Street at St Marys as an example of how it can be brought back to life.
"When the meatworks were here, Riverstone was thriving," Mr Southwell said.
"Now, there's not enough industry to bring the shoppers here. They're walking away from Riverstone and going to Schofields instead."
Mrs Bodziony said: "In the 1990s, this town sold everything from clothes and shoes to disposal gear. You didn't have go out of the town to buy anything."
One of the things that has held Riverstone back is the railway level crossing.
Riverstone MP Kevin Conolly told the Sun a decision about the proposed overpass was imminent and has hinted the community will be happy.
"The minister will make an announcement before the end of the year," he said.
The chamber encourages locals to shop local, and visitors.
"This is a community where businesses are trying their best," Mr Southwell said.
"There are still some great shops here. Where else would you find a printer and embroiderer?"
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