Parramatta 2050

What is Parramatta 2050?

Parramatta 2050 is City of Parramatta Council’s global city vision. It identifies the places, directions and initiatives that will shape our city into a global powerhouse and secure our position on the world stage. The benefits of this global city vision will extend beyond Parramatta, to Greater Sydney, and beyond.

Parramatta 2050 was endorsed unanimously by Council on 12 August 2024. 
 

Why do we need Parramatta 2050?

Parramatta is entering a new era of transformation, catalysed by city-shaping infrastructure and investment. Parramatta 2050 is Council’s aspirational move to seize these opportunities and shape the changes coming our way. 

As Parramatta continues to grow and change, this vision will evolve and ensure we are creating a world of opportunity for our community.

We are not waiting for decisions to be made about Parramatta’s future – we want to shape them
 

Where can I read Parramatta 2050?

Download our Global City Vision (28MB)
 

What are the key elements of Parramatta 2050?

Our vision

By 2050, Global Parramatta will be a global city full of world-class experiences and opportunities to gather, create and accelerate.
 

Our strategic directions

• Gather: We gather a world of stories, ideas and experiences.
   
• Create: We create world-class experiences and opportunities in an environment where creativity knows no bounds.
   
• Accelerate: We accelerate beyond the bounds of current thinking, recognising that creating the city of tomorrow will require us to be bold and dream big.
   

Our Global Parramatta Districts

• The Health and Innovation District in Westmead and North Parramatta that is a world leader in medical research, technology and well-being. 
   
• The Headquarters District in the CBD that is home to some of the world’s biggest businesses and key government departments and the place to be day or night. 
   
• The Model City District around Camellia and Rosehill that sets the standard for green jobs, green infrastructure and the circular economy. 
   
• The Future Jobs and Industries District in Silverwater that will be a hub for new industries. 
   
• The Celebration District at Sydney Olympic Park that becomes Greater Sydney’s gathering place for major sporting and cultural events
   

Our Game Changers

We propose a set of Game Changers that will elevate our status to global city and point Global Parramatta towards 2050. We are becoming…

• A world leader in First Nations partnerships. 
   
• An unrivalled river city with a continuous green corridor between Lake Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park. 
   
• Seamlessly connected to the world through transport including a Metro link to Western Sydney International Airport and a north-south high speed rail link.
   
• Western Sydney’s jobs engine, creating 150,000 jobs. 
   
• The epicentre of culture and creativity, with the reimagined Riverside Theatres, the State’s largest museum in Powerhouse Paramatta and a new contemporary art gallery. 
   
• The home of festivals, sports and entertainment and premier Australian destination for international events with activity 365 days a year. 
   
• Asia Pacific’s centre for research and education and the most globally connected university city in the nation.

Our Enablers

Parramatta 2050 outlines three enablers which are crucial for our journey towards global success. 

• Parramatta International a corporation instigated by Council which aims to foster economic development in Global Parramatta by attracting global investment, students and talent, and also supporting local initiatives and businesses. 
   
• Nation-leading governance will ensure that we have the right governance tools in place to realise our vision for 2050 and beyond. Key moves include a new City of Parramatta Act, new funding approaches, and coordinated regional planning. 
   
• Western Sydney Cabinet of Mayors will establish a critical table where local government leaders of Western Sydney can gather to align on pursuing joint advocacy, funding and projects that globally position the region.
   

Who do I contact to hear more, ask a question, or share an idea I've had about Parramatta 2050?

Please reach out to the City Futures team in the City Strategic Planning Unit.  

You can reach out to the team via the shared email: parramatta2050@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

How can I stay on top of the journey towards Parramatta 2050?

Please check back into this webpage! The team will be regularly updating this webpage to share progress updates.