News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 31 October 2023

Australia’s first true diagonal bridge opens in Parramatta

A striking new gateway into the City of Parramatta is now complete with the official opening of Alfred Street Bridge. The Alfred Street Bridge is an important part in a growing network of active transport links to make the City easier to navigate for pedestrians and bike riders.

Media Release | 23 October 2023

Parramatta can be an events mecca – just add funding

City of Parramatta is calling for more State funding to host major events and festivals after a record-breaking Parramatta Lanes festival last week.

Media Release | 12 October 2023

City of Parramatta calls for women’s sport facilities funding

City of Parramatta is calling for more state and federal funding to help local councils fast-track their transformation of sporting facilities to be more female friendly.

Media Release | 11 October 2023

Defibrillators confirmed for all Parramatta community centres

City of Parramatta has doubled down on its efforts to help save lives in its community, committing to purchase an additional six Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for local community centres currently without the lifesaving equipment.

Media Release | 05 October 2023

Riverside goes bananas for acclaimed musical comedy

Australia’s newest critically acclaimed musical comedy is on its way to Parramatta with Riverside Theatres and Sydney Festival set to host the premiere NSW season of BANANALAND in January 2024.

On Exhibition | 04 October 2023

Community Representatives for Local Planning Panel

Please note: Applications now closed.

Council News | 26 September 2023

Pedestrian detours in Parramatta CBD

Transport for NSW will carry out pedestrian safety improvement work on Macquarie Street, Parramatta between Wednesday 27 September and Thursday 19 October 2023 requiring pedestrians to use detours.

Media Release | 25 September 2023

Cr Pierre Esber elected new Lord Mayor of Parramatta

City of Parramatta Council tonight elected Councillor Pierre Esber as its new Lord Mayor.

Media Release | 25 September 2023

Parramatta’s landmark aquatic centre set to make a splash

After six years in the making, the City of Parramatta’s $88.6 million swimming, fitness and wellness hub Parramatta Aquatic Centre has opened its doors to the community.

Media Release | 21 September 2023

PHIVE celebrates first birthday with a world of flavours

The City of Parramatta has celebrated the first birthday of PHIVE with a birthday feast as diverse as Parramatta’s community.

Media Release | 20 September 2023

PHIVE and Riverside come alive these school holidays

It’s time to be taken on an adventure in the upcoming school holidays as Beetle takes over Parramatta’s cultural, community and civic hub, PHIVE, for a uniquely Australian performance.

Media Release | 20 September 2023

PLR budget boost a plus but more funds needed to unlock housing

Funding certainty for key transport projects including Parramatta Light Rail (PLR) Stage 2 and Metro West will be critical to delivering on the State’s housing needs in Western Sydney.

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