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PROJECT UPDATES

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Have Your Say on Epping Aquatic Centre upgrades

Feedback on plans for Epping Aquatic Centre’s multi-million dollar renovation by Tuesday 20 February. There will also be a drop-in session held at Epping Aquatic Centre on Saturday 10 February from 10-11:30am for more information.

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City Centre Development Contributions

Have your say on draft changes to developer contributions in Parramatta’s CBD by Friday 1 March. The contributions provide for new infrastructure in the city centre and the changes effect the way this will be administered.

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Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 Update

Parramatta Light Rail vehicle testing commenced between Carlingford and Camellia in December 2023. 

Testing activities are scheduled to recommence in the Carlingford corridor and are expected to start in the Parramatta CBD in the coming months.

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PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

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Pet lovers in Parramatta

Join the Parra Pets Matta Facebook Group! Your community hub for all things pets. Help reunite pet owners with their lost pets, share useful advice and her about the latest pet news. For cat lovers, Council has partnered with the RSPCA to help transition your cat to a safe-at-home lifestyle.

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Tech savvy seniors

Join a free workshop throughout February to learn new skills with technology. The sessions are held in English and Mandarin and cover computer use, smartphone and online application including cyber security.

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ENVIRONMENT

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Become a tree champion

Council and Transport for NSW are looking for local residents who can monitor trees in their neighbourhood and help them thrive as part of the Tree Champion initiative. Official Tree Champions can do their bit for the planet and receive a $50 gift card at the end of the program.

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Clean Up Australia Day 2024

Join in Australia’s biggest clean-up event! There are three ways to get involved this year: Business Clean Up Day (27 February), Schools Clean Up Day (1 March), and Clean Up Australia Day (3 March).

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BUSINESS

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Parramatta Lanes boosts local economy

The 2023 Parramatta Lanes festival took place between 11-14 October 2023, bringing over 180,000 people into the Parramatta CBD and supporting a $1.5 million boost to the local economy. Find out how your business can get involved in this incredible event.

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Parramatta CBD Report: The beating heart of global Sydney

Parramatta is the heart of greater Sydney, an economic powerhouse, and a vibrant, diverse, and increasingly global destination. Download the Deloitte report to learn why Parramatta is a natural choice for new commercial tenants.

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IWD Farmers Market stallholders

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, Council is providing women-owned businesses the opportunity to showcase their products at the Parramatta Farmers Market. Successful applicants will have the chance to activate their business at a free market stall for four consecutive weeks from 6-27 March 2024.

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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.