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August 2024 update
- As part of the Parramatta Light Rail project, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is delivering a new cultural and civic precinct at Robin Thomas Reserve on behalf of the City of Parramatta.
- The new precinct will include an amenity building (clubhouse) for local sporting and community groups, as well as a new car park, landscaping and tree planting.
- TfNSW collaborated with Council on the design of the amenity building with the concept developed to align with the Council’s vision for the area and its published master plan. The design reflects uses of Robin Thomas Reserve by the community.
- City of Parramatta and TfNSW are in agreement that no further changes will be made to the design given that construction is underway, and Heritage NSW has approved the final design.
- Construction to upgrade Robin Thomas Reserve commenced in November 2023 and will continue throughout 2024.
For more information, please see Robin Thomas Reserve improvement works | NSW Government
Previous updates
From Monday 6 November 2023, work will begin on Robin Thomas reserve as part of the Parramatta Light Rail project.
Upgrade works to Robin Thomas Reserve’s northern civic and cultural precinct will deliver a new amenities facility for local sporting groups as well as an off-street car park, barbecue area, new trees and landscaping, footpaths, bicycle racks and seating.
Work activities will include:
- partial closure of Robin Thomas Reserve
- site set up and installation of fencing
- site and vegetation clearance, earthworks and demolition
- construction of amenities building and associated facilities, including tree planting and landscaping.
Work hours
Transport for NSW is undertaking this work on behalf of the City of Parramatta Council. Work will start from Monday 6 November 2023 and take around 12 months to complete.
Standard construction hours will be 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. There will be further notifications for work outside of these hours. See the work schedule at parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/weekly-works.
Traffic and pedestrian access
The northern civic and cultural precinct of the reserve will be closed during construction. The southern playing fields, including Hassall Street car park, will remain open as normal.
More information
For detailed information about planned work and work location, please see the weekly works schedule for upcoming work. See the website.
Contact Parramatta Light Rail
24-hour community information line 1800 139 389
parramattalightrail@transport.nsw.gov.au
