Welcome to Your City News |
We
hope you've enjoyed receiving these monthly updates throughout the year
on Council news, initiatives, developments and programs. We wish
everyone a safe and festive break. Council will have adjusted hours for
various facilities throughout the holiday season. Visit our website to learn more.
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Charles Street Square officially opens |
Parramatta’s
Charles Street Square, the new gateway to the heart of global Sydney is
now complete. The $12.9 million upgrade offers a six-metre-wide
riverfront walk, amphitheatre, and garden terrace for locals and
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Welcome back Parramatta Town Hall |
Parramatta
Town Hall will reopen this month. Can’t wait to see inside? Take a
sneak peek at our new website and discover the rich history, unique
architectural charm and state-of-the-art event facilities. |
Parramatta Light Rail Update |
Work
is underway to install light rail overhead wiring along Church Street
in North Parramatta. Keep an eye out for changed traffic directions with
temporary road closures and detours. |
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Share your feedback on our current consultations: |
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Find
the perfect stocking filler in our Good Gift Guide, providing you with
gifts that support businesses that have a positive impact on our
community. A selection of retailers found in the guide will also be
available to purchase from at our Good Gift Markets on 7 December. |
Active
Parramatta is encouraging you to start the new year on the right foot
with affordable fitness classes starting from $30 per term. Classes
include boxing, yoga, Pilates and more. |
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Plan you next event at PHIVE |
Hosting
a meeting, wellness class or community meet up? Make a booking at
PHIVE, home to more than 20 unique spaces available to hire. Don't
forgot to ask about our community, charity and not-for-profit rates |
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Are you a Justice of the Peace? |
We
are seeking the services of a Justice of the Peace (JP) at PHIVE. If
you are a JP or know a JP with a couple of hours to spare each week,
we’d love to hear from you. Speak to our Customer Service Team at PHIVE
in person or via email. |
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Help make NSW a safer place |
YourGround
NSW is asking women and gender diverse people across NSW to anonymously
pin a spot on the YourGround NSW map of where they do and don't feel
safe. These insights will help inform how we can make our city more
inclusive and inform future policies and projects. |
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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. |
Help plan and prepare for the extreme heat expected over summer with our useful tips to make sure you stay safe. |
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Parramatta CBD continues to thrive |
The
City of Parramatta and Property Council of Australia partnered with
Deloitte to produce a report which showcases why Parramatta has
established itself as an economic powerhouse, with leading organisations
strengthening their footholds in the city at the centre of global
Sydney. |
PAC wins Boomtown! Infrastructure Awards |
The
$88.6 million swimming, wellness and fitness hub, Parramatta Aquatic
Centre (PAC), was recently crowned Western Sydney’s top new sport and
recreation facility at the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s
Boomtown! 2023 Property & Infrastructure Awards. If you haven’t seen
it, been sure to take a visit this summer. |
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Parramatta: the heart of legal services in Greater Sydney |
Hear
from Parramatta local law firms HNT Legal and McAuley Lawyers why they
think Parramatta is a great place to do business for legal services
professionals. |
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