Welcome to Your City News |
Each
month we’ll bring you the latest Council news, including updates on
Council initiatives, developments and programs.
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Lord Mayor Cr Sameer Pandey |
Parramatta’s new fitness, wellness, and relaxation hub is fast approaching completion |
Exciting
progress has been made at PAC with swimming pools filled and
landscaping work transforming the surroundings into a capitvating
park-like setting – set to open this spring! Join now to save 10% off
with our 2nd release Foundation Memberships. |
Parramatta Light Rail works progress |
Construction
continues along the 12-kilometre Stage 1 alignment including the
fit-out of 16 light rail stops. Stage 1 will connect Westmead to
Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, and is expected to open
in 2024. |
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Parramatta Library globally recognised |
Parramatta
Library at PHIVE has gained global attention! It’s been named one of
four finalists in the running for the honour of being crowned
‘International Public Library of the Year’ recognising excellence in
architecture, creative IT solutions and service that strengthens local
culture. |
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Your new car park in the heart of Parramatta Square |
Parking
is now available in Parramatta Square. Conveniently located for
visiting Parramatta Square's restaurants and businesses, this
state-of-the-art car park offers 24/7 access, ticketless and cashless
convenience, accessible parking and competitive short-stay pricing.
Entry via the corner of Smith and Darcy Streets. |
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6 - 31 July
Parramatta
Library at PHIVE, in partnership with Western Sydney University
Outreach Library, are hosting a series of free HSC workshops designed to
prepare students for their upcoming exams, focusing on wellbeing, essay
writing, time management and more.
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12 July
The
Academy for Enterprising Girls is a cutting-edge entrepreneurship
program aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of female
innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. This free event held at
Parramatta Library at PHIVE, will help young women develop skills in
design thinking, technology, and business. |
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Join us at Pitch for Good |
13 July
Are
you passionate about supporting positive change in Parramatta? Join us
at the Pitch for Good event and enjoy a delicious meal while four local
organisations pitch the projects they care about, including eco-floral
delivery, up-cycled tech and more. |
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Get moving with Active Parramatta's Term 3 program |
If
you’re trying to find ways to move your body a little more,
registrations are now open for our fitness program offering a wide range
of affordable activities such as yoga, pilates, Zumba and more. |
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Join us for Wentworth Point's Term 3 program |
Registrations
are now open with a wide range of activities to keep the whole family
entertained including the new Sunday morning relaxation yoga class and
plenty more! Bookings are essential. |
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Over 55s Leisure and Learning Term 3 program |
Term
3 registrations are now open. Choose from an extensive range of
enjoyable, physical, recreational and social activities like Tai Chi,
line dancing, art classes and more. |
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Mike & Teddy's Litter Awareness Show (6 - 10 years) |
11 July
Join
us at Parramatta Library at PHIVE for this engaging and informative
free show that uses story, song and dance to help educate children on
how litter travels from our parks to our rivers and to our oceans. |
Have you registered yet for National Tree Day? |
30 July
Every
year, City of Parramatta aims to plant 10,000 trees with the help of
volunteers into one of our bushland reserves. Join us for an exciting
program of activities at UpJohn Park Reserve including a wildlife
display, workshops, face painting, sausage sizzle and more. |
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E-waste drop off happening next month |
20 August
It’s
time to start gathering your e-waste ready for drop off day next month.
This includes old phones, computers, power tools, electronic toys and
small household appliances. |
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Greening Parramatta thrives |
It’s
been one year since we recruited community members to help with our
tree planting program and have planted more than 2,600 trees from the
help of more than 90 Tree Champions.
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Small Business Programs & Workshops |
This
July, City of Parramatta is running a range of free workshops for our
local business community including how to prepare for grants funding,
financial planning for a new financial year, and defining your target
market. |
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Spacecubed – Investor & Mentor Office Hours Program |
In
partnership with Spacecubed, we are offering our local startups and
business community an exclusive opportunity to connect with Mentors,
Investors and Venture Capitalists. Book in for your free one-on-one
session with successful entrepreneurs either virtually and in person at
the Western Sydney Startup Hub. |
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