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Welcome
to our new Council newsletter. Each month we’ll bring you the latest
Council news, including the latest updates on Council initiatives,
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Interested in a career in aquatics? |
As
we count down to the opening of the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre,
Council is now recruiting for a range of exciting casual and permanent
positions. If you are interested in a career in aquatics or fitness at
our newest state-of-the-art community facility, please register your
interest with Council’s Recruitment Team. |
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Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 - Environmental Impact Statement The
NSW Government is inviting the community to have their say on the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.
Your comments will help shape the final design for this once-in-a
generation transport project. Submissions close 7 December 2022. Have your say
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Sydney Metro West Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park Precincts The
NSW Government is inviting the community to have their say on the mega
Sydney Metro West project including the new buildings planned for above
or adjacent to stations on the 24km Sydney Metro West line. Submissions
close 13 December 2022. Have your say |
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Lake Parramatta improvements are coming |
Council
is inviting the community to have their say on the Concept Plan for
improvements to the Lake Parramatta swimming area. The plan includes new
retaining seat walls, shade umbrellas, level beach area, tree plantings
and more. Learn more and have your say by 5pm, 21 December 2022. |
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Find
the perfect present for Christmas in our Good Gift Guide, providing you
with great gift options that support social and environmental
organisations. There is a wide variety of gift ideas including
kitchenware, homewares, gift hampers, kids toys and plenty more. |
Step inside Brickman Cities, PHIVE’s newest exhibition featuring an amazing world of LEGO®
skyscrapers and cityscapes. See the works of Australia’s most skilled
brick artist, Brickman, and build your own architectural masterpiece
from our massive pile of LEGO® bricks. On exhibition from 17 December. |
Epping Christmas Pool Party |
Families are invited to cool off and enjoy a fun-filled day at Epping Aquatic Centre’s Pool Party, with free pool entry on 17 December, 12pm – 4pm.
Dive into the festive spirit with a visit from Santa, barbecue, petting
zoo, pool inflatables, free fairy floss and sno-cones, magic shows and a
DJ. |
This month at Parramatta LibrariesParticipate
in the great range of free community workshops and events, including
DIY Christmas Wreath making workshops; Christmas Craft for 4-5 year
olds; STEM Micro:bit programming workshops for autistic teens; and
Hearing Checks with Hearing Australia. Register now |
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School Holiday ActionKeep
the kids active these school holidays with a variety of exciting
physical and educational programs and workshops run by the team at
Active Parramatta. Registrations open on 12 December. View more |
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Summer at PHIVEJoin
us this January at PHIVE for feel good vibes and Summer Sounds. Drop in
to our immersive XBOX gaming experience with Microsoft; customise your
own basketball; get hands-on with our STEAM workshops (where learning is
disguised as fun!) and more. Take a look and book!
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Meals on WheelsIf
you are unable to shop or prepare your own meals, we are here to help.
As well as delivering tasty frozen, nutritionally balanced and
affordable meals right to your door, we can also provide cheerful and
social contact and the peace of mind from knowing that someone who cares
will regularly be checking in. Learn more |
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Let's do our part to reduce waste this festive season |
The
fun and festivities of the holiday season can leave our bins full and
overflowing. Check out our 5 top tips to reduce and manage bin waste
during this season. Garbage, recycling and green waste collection will
continue on your usual collection days throughout the festive season. |
Get mosquito ready this summerThe risk of mosquito-borne diseases is increasing in NSW due to the warm, wet weather forecasted this summer. It’s
important to take extra steps to protect yourself and your family by
keeping mosquitoes away – Spray up, Cover up, Screen up and Clean up! Learn more |
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Parramatta Light Rail tree planting continuesAs
part of a joint program with Transport for NSW, City of Parramatta is
continuing its Parramatta Light Rail tree planting program. In November,
210 trees were planted in parks and reserves across our City, with an
additional 2,190 trees set to be delivered over the next two
years. Learn more |
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Startup MondaysExplore
the Western Sydney Startup Hub, powered by Spacecubed, and enjoy
working from the space for free from 9am - 4pm every Monday. Find out more |
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Boomtown! Property & Infrastructure SummitJoin
us for this annual event that promotes the transport, infrastructure
and property projects that will help to grow the cities of the West, as
well as address urban transformation, cities policy and governance
reform. Register now |
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