Welcome to Your City News |
Each
month we’ll bring you the latest Council news, including updates on
Council initiatives, developments and programs. |
Help shape the future of Parramatta |
To
chart a course for Parramatta’s continued transformation into a global
city, the City of Parramatta has prepared draft Parramatta 2050. Have
your say on the long-term strategic vision by 5pm, Friday 19 July. |
Council
is committed to providing opportunities for everyone in the community
to participate and ‘have a say’ on current projects:- |
Hunts Creek Bridge commencement update |
Council
is working with Transport for NSW to look for ways to reduce the impact
the Hunts Creek Bridge replacement project will have on the community.
Previously scheduled to start in May, it is unlikely work on this very
complex project will begin before July/August. |
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The
highly anticipated $188 million Riverside Theatres winning design
has been revealed. Construction will start late 2025 with doors to
the new multi-million performing arts facility set to open in 2028. |
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PHIVE wins top honours in national design award |
Parramatta
Library has been named winner of ALIA’s national Library Design Award
recognising the extraordinary interior and exterior design of
Australia’s best contemporary libraries. Come and take a visit! |
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13 June
Council
is holding a free online learner driver workshop for parents and
supervisors of learner drivers. Get practical advice on a range of
topics including current laws for learner drivers, techniques in
supervising learner drivers and more. |
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FREE family event at the PAC |
The
Parramatta Aquatic Centre is proud to be celebrating Refugee Week in
2024! Join us for a two-fun filled, family friendly days at the pool on
the 20 and 22 June. This is a free event, bookings essential as spaces are limited. |
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Calling all parents with babies and pre-schoolers |
Back
at PHIVE by popular demand! Join us every Thursday for Messy Babies and
experience sensory play; and every Friday for Pre-School Pioneers and
get artsy, crafty and cooking. Let creativity and learning collide. |
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FOGO
(Food Organics and Garden Organics) is a new way we can recycle our
household food scraps every week from 11 November 2024. Everything
you can eat or grow, you can feed it to FOGO – check out the A-Z list of
FOGO on our webpage. |
Join us for World Environment Day |
15 & 16 June
Join us to celebrate world environment day with a series of fun and engaging workshops at PHIVE. |
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Community Sustainbility Opportunities |
Throughout June
Do
you want to contribute to a greener Parramatta? City of Parramatta
offers a wide range of free sustainability opportunities for residents,
including sustainability workshops, home energy assessments, an online
reuse marketing community, and more. |
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Registrations now open for National Tree Day |
28 July
Help
us plant 10,000 seedlings in Upjohn Park, Dundas and support our
ongoing rehabilitation project. Join this family-friendly event for a
wildlife display, sausage sizzle and free plant giveaway. |
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Why Parramatta is the New Epicentre for Startups |
Parramatta
is emerging as a powerhouse for innovation and entrepreneurship, making
it the perfect place for startups to thrive. Meet the change-makers in
Greater Sydney's growing startup hub and watch our video case study to
see why they chose Parramatta as their base. |
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Explore Parramatta’s Thriving
Night-Time Economy and Culture |
Parramatta
pulses with vibrant energy day and night, offering an
unrivalled night-time economy and cultural scene. Watch our video
case study to see why organisations like ACE Arts & Cultural
Exchange, WestWords and Urban Salsa call Parramatta home. |
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Parramatta Town Hall: Meet you here |
Since
reopening, Parramatta Town Hall has been alive with events - from
Parrachute music festival, to the Eel's season launch, business
presentations and fashion parades. With world-class AV, flexible
catering policy and premium location, our heritage beauty has everything
needed to host events of all kinds. |
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City
of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the
traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect
to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that
respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.