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AU T U M N 2021
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Parramatta Light
Rail update
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Explore
Parramatta Nights
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Next up at
Riverside Theatres
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Meet
Parramatta’s
local heroes
Park for free in
News
Parramatta CBD
To support local businesses and reward our community after
a tough year, City of Parramatta and Transport for NSW
are offering free parking until 30 April 2021 in Council’s City
Centre and Eat Street car parks in the Parramatta CBD.
All you need to do is spend $20 at a participating business,
including those located on Church Street (between Macquarie
Street and Lennox Bridge), or Macquarie Street (between
Marsden and Smith streets), and obtain your voucher.
Welcome to our Autumn edition of
The initiative is part of Council’s ‘Go Local’ campaign.
Parramatta Pulse. It’s already been a busy
start to 2021 in the City of Parramatta, and For more information on this offer, visit
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/free-parking
there’s lots more to look forward to in the
months ahead.
Free Parking in Parramatta CBD
Council and Transport for NSW are offering
free parking in the Parramatta CBD until 30
April 2021, as part of a fantastic new initiative
to support local businesses. Simply spend
$20 or more with one of our participating
retailers to get your free parking voucher for
either the City Centre or Eat Street car park.
This is a wonderful opportunity to ‘Go Local’
and spend time enjoying our great City, so I
encourage our community to take advantage
of this special offer.
Escarpment Boardwalk
A key link for pedestrian and cyclists along
the Parramatta River will open soon! The
impressive new Escarpment Boardwalk,
opposite Parramatta Ferry Wharf, provides a
safe path to walk or cycle from Parramatta
Park to Melrose Park. It will be a brilliant new
edition to our City, so make sure you check it
out when it officially opens in early April.
Parramatta’s new Aquatic and Leisure
Centre given the green light for construction
We are one step closer to starting
construction on Parramatta’s new state-
of-the-art aquatic and leisure centre, after Major construction for the Parramatta Light Rail is being fast-tracked
Council’s Development Application for the on Church Street to return outdoor dining to the ‘Eat Street’ precinct.
project was endorsed late last year. In the
coming months, Council will announce the
builder of the $77 million facility, which
will include three news pools, a water play Parramatta Light Rail update
area, and premium fitness facilities. Site
preparation and construction will start Outdoor dining to return on ‘Eat Street’ in 2021
shortly after. Major construction for the Parramatta Light Rail on
Parramatta’s ‘Eat Street’ dining strip is being fast-tracked
Australia Day Awards
for completion in mid-2021, returning the precinct to outdoor
I was delighted to present the Australia Day
dining as quickly as possible.
Awards at a special ceremony at Rosehill
Gardens in January. These Awards recognise Transport for NSW (TfNSW) amended the construction schedule
and celebrate our local unsung heroes for in late 2020 in response to COVID-19, and has worked through
the contributions they have made to our a previously planned three-month construction break, bringing
City and community. It was wonderful to forward the completion of major works in ‘Eat Street’.
honour those who have gone above and
beyond in what was a difficult year for many. A celebration of the completion of major construction, known
On behalf of our community, I would like to as ‘Eat Street Uncovered’, will begin in August 2021 before
congratulate and thank all of our nominees the second phase of light rail works – installation of light rail
and winners – we are all grateful for your stops, testing and commissioning – begins.
hard work.
TfNSW began laying light rail tracks in the Parramatta CBD in
December 2020.
Lord Mayor
Councillor Bob Dwyer For further details, call the Parramatta Light Rail 24-
hour community information line on 1800 139 389 or visit
2 Cover image: Young Adult Citizen of the Year Elise Kellett. cityofparramatta.co/light-rail for more information.
Photographer: Jason Nichol.
Artist’s impression showing the Escarpment Boardwalk planned to open early April 2021,
opposite the Parramatta Wharf, and Charles Street Square (due for completion mid-2022).
Escarpment Boardwalk
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to enjoy a completely The project, co-funded and delivered by Council, was
off-road journey on the northern bank of the Parramatta supported with more than $15 million in grants from the NSW
River from Melrose Park to Parramatta Park when the much- Government through Transport for NSW.
anticipated Escarpment Boardwalk opens soon. With an estimated two million pedestrians and cyclists
The new path, which sits opposite the Parramatta Ferry using the northern and southern river paths in the past 12
Wharf, allows pedestrians and cyclists to avoid the steep months, the new Escarpment Boardwalk will allow even more
ascent up to Macarthur Street and will improve traffic flow residents, workers and visitors to enjoy the Parramatta River
across Gasworks Bridge. and its surrounds.
Also included are two new sets of stairs to Stewart Street For more information visit
and Macarthur Street to ensure safe and direct access for cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/escarpment-boardwalk
school students.
Public art in
Parramatta Square
Parramatta Square – the beating heart of our CBD
– will soon be home to two new striking pieces of
public art. The pieces, both with an eel theme, will
tell the story of Parramatta – from its Indigenous
foundations to its fabled sporting culture.
Council has commissioned Western Sydney-based
artists Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro, as well as
Indigenous Australian artist Reko Rennie, to create
the bespoke eight-metre tall artworks.
Artist’s impression of the aerial view of the new centre
at Mays Hills in Parramatta Park These sculptural works will become iconic
landmarks in the Parramatta CBD and provide
the community with a vibrant new meeting spot.
Aquatic Centre update It is anticipated that they will be installed in
2022, upon completion of the Parramatta Square
public domain.
The new Parramatta Aquatic • 25-metre, indoor recreational
and Leisure Centre received its pool, plus spa and sauna Learn more at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
final tick of approval late last facilities parramatta-square-public-art
year with the Sydney Central City • Indoor ‘Learn to Swim’ pool and To stay up-to-date on 5 Parramatta Square visit:
Planning Panel giving the green a separate splash play area cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/5PS
light to Council’s Development
• Fitness centre, including a
Application. This $77 million
modern gym and program
project is co-funded by the NSW
rooms
Government and is expected to be
completed by mid-2023. • Café and multipurpose
community rooms
The centre, to be located
• 197 parking spaces onsite.
within the Mays Hill Precinct in
Parramatta Park, will be a social In the coming months, Council plans
space for locals to swim, play and to appoint the lead contractor, with
meet with family and friends. It will site preparation and construction to
include: begin shortly after.
• 50-metre, 10-lane outdoor To find out more visit
heated pool with covered, cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
spectator seating poolupdate
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Artist’s impression of the artwork by Healy/
Cordeiro to be installed in Parramatta Square.
Events
Photo Left to Right:
TOP ROW: Antonio Rajaratnam, Elise Kellett, Dr Brandon Verdonk, Dr Angela Hamilton, Tamara Claxton, Diane Lear, Paul Moussa
BOTTOM ROW: Mark Newton, Angela Daynes, Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer, Australia Day Ambassador Tanya Marie Silveira, Heather Gillam, Major Ian Carter
Photographer: Jason Nichol
Australia Day Awards
The 2021 Australia Day Awards were presented by Lord Mayor Councillor Bob Dwyer at Rosehill Gardens in January.
The annual Awards celebrate leadership in the community through volunteering, community service, arts and culture,
sporting achievement, education, humanity, acts of kindness and excellence.
Congratulations to all award winners and finalists who support the Parramatta community.
To make a nomination for the Australia Day Awards please visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/ausdayawards
Junior Citizen of the Year empower, inspire and support young people, contributing to a
Antonio Rajaratnam safe and inclusive environment regardless of sexuality, gender
and expression. This leads to skill development, leadership
In 2020, Antonio was a HSC student at Redeemer Baptist
and active participation in our community and brings long-
School. While studying, he participated in a number of his
term benefits to the individuals involved and our community
school’s Drama Club productions, helped build a community
as a whole.
shelter for local Aboriginal families and young people in
Kempsey, and continued to serve his local parish. Recently,
Antonio was awarded the 2020 Young Scientist of the Adult Citizen of the Year
Year Award by the Science Teachers Association of NSW, Ian Carter
recognising his research into the Sand Fairy cicada. Antonio Major Ian Carter is a passionate advocate for suicide
rediscovered this rare, threatened species in Sydney for prevention and mental health support for our local
the first time in 100 years and became the first person to community. In addition to a number of other activities,
document a number of its behaviours. Ian shares his experiences and actively contributes to the
development of initiatives that aim to reduce the stigma
Young Adult Citizen of the Year around mental health and improve treatment and awareness.
Elise Kellett Ian, a Major in the Australian Army, has been awarded
the Commendation for Brave Conduct and has presented
Elise makes a valuable contribution to our local community
the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Youth and
through volunteer roles with Meals on Wheels and the
Leadership Award at more than 30 local schools. Following
Starlight Foundation, as well as through her work as a youth
the COVID-19 restrictions, Ian adapted the program to deliver
outreach and inclusion coordinator at the Y NSW. Elise leads
four back-to-back presentations for ADF Officer Cadets,
local youth programs, including outreach for young people
demonstrating resilience and tenacity to the future leaders.
dealing with homelessness, mental health issues or those
who have come to the attention of the police. Elise’s passion
for, and involvement in, a variety of programs enables her to
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Senior Citizen of the Year Section Title
Heather Gillam
Heather is the coordinator of the Epping Branch of the War
Widows Guild of Australia and has been an affiliate member
of Epping RSL sub-Branch for a number of years. At age
93, Heather makes weekly visits to members of the veteran
community in Epping and beyond, often by public transport, to
check on their wellbeing. Heather is also active in the welfare
programs of the sub-Branch, and enthusiastically participates
in Commemorative Services throughout the year. She is said to
truly epitomise the ideals comprised in the spirit of ANZAC –
service above self.
Community Group Award
Meals Plus
Enjoy live jazz performances in Parramatta Square.
Represented by Mark Newton and Angela Daines
from Parramatta Mission
For more than 45 years Meals Plus has been a valuable and
inclusive service for those in Parramatta who are vulnerable or
disadvantaged. Operating with three full-time staff and a group
of volunteers, Meals Plus provides a number of services, including Parramatta Nights
more than 46,000 meals last financial year, as well as essential
items, welfare service referrals, and laundry and shower facilities. 25 March – 18 April 2021
During the pandemic Meals Plus offered takeaway meals, Parramatta CBD
delivered meals and provided welfare services via telephone.
Parramatta is where it’s at this autumn, with the City
Humanity Award set to be transformed into an outdoor entertainment
Diane Lear hub when Council’s Parramatta Nights event series
Diane has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years. kicks off on 25 March.
In addition to her position as a neuroscience clinical
nurse consultant at Westmead Hospital and numerous Running until 18 April, Parramatta Nights is jam-
representative roles, Diane has volunteered, assisting packed with a wide variety of performances and
patients with counselling and welfare services. Diane is the activities across three locations in the Parramatta CBD.
co-founder and facilitator of Neuro Oncology Information
Relax to the sounds of live jazz music in Parramatta
Network (NOgIN), which provides education and support for
Square, and catch performances by some of Australia’s
patients and their families to help reduce the physical and
hottest artists such as rapper Briggs, rock band The
emotional impact associated with the diagnosis of brain
Chats (‘Smoko’), singer-songwriter Ruby Fields, and
cancer and improve quality of life. Diane’s dedication to this
more on the City Centre Car Park rooftop.
important initiative demonstrates her passion for caring for
others in the community. During the school holidays, head down to Prince
Community Service Award Alfred Square, where there is something for everyone.
Watch a selection of box office hits, from cult classics
Paul Moussa
to Bollywood hits and family favourites, at the open-
Paul is the coordinator of Parramatta Mission’s Meals Plus
air cinema; skate at an old-school roller disco; or be
program and regularly goes above and beyond to ensure
entertained by circus performers and carnival rides.
everyone in the community is cared for with dignity and
respect. Among other supporting activities, Paul connects
For more information and to book tickets, visit
our local community to a number of services, meals and
discoverparramatta.com/parramattanights
facilities at all hours of the day and night. At the beginning
of the pandemic, Paul worked quickly to ensure necessary Bookings are essential.
procedures were in place, converting sit-down meals to
takeaway, and ensuring that more than 150 people each day
continued to access what they required. Paul also provides
great support and leadership to the program’s volunteers,
encouraging them in their service.
Leadership Award Put on a pair of roller skates and glide across
Westmead Hospital COVID-19 Clinic Team the Parramatta Nights roller rink to DJ beats.
Represented by Dr Brandon Verdonk, Dr Angela Hamilton and
Tamara Claxton
Since January 2020, the Westmead Hospital COVID-19
Clinic Team’s commitment to our community has meant that
hundreds of thousands of patients have been, and continue to
be, tested and assessed quickly and safely during the global
pandemic. Westmead Hospital has been at the forefront of
screening patients and, although presented with a new disease,
the staff demonstrated vision and leadership to quickly create
a new service to manage COVID-19 using well-exercised
principles of infection control and prevention. The team has
gone out of their way to ensure all visitors are treated with care
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and dignity with minimum distress and discomfort.
Getting
physical in one
of Parramatta’s
many sporting
grounds
A drawing from the ARTEXPRESS exhibition ‘Elemental Affinity’
by Annalise F, a Model Farms High School student
Sydney Olympic Park
Active Parramatta – What’s on
Active Parramatta is an initiative of
City of Parramatta Council and delivers
free and affordable online and onsite ARTEXPRESS at the Armory
recreation and leisure programming for
ARTEXPRESS is a series of exhibitions of exemplary bodies of work created
kids, adults and seniors.
by students for the 2020 NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC).
For Kids
ARTEXPRESS at the Armory features commendable paintings, drawings,
The School Holiday Program offers a sculptures, photography and new media artworks by talented HSC students.
variety of fun and exciting physical and
educational activities across the LGA. The exhibition is FREE and open throughout March and April 2021.
Registrations for the April school holidays Visit the Sydney Olympic Park event page for official dates and times
open at 9.30am on 22 March 2021. sydneyolympicpark.com.au/ARTEXPRESS
For Adults
Autumn School Holidays at Sydney Olympic Park
Health and fitness activities are
available all year round with classes Sydney Olympic Park hosts a range of holiday programs for kids of all ages
delivered live online via Zoom or onsite every school holidays.
at various locations in the Parramatta Bring a picnic and spend the day in Bicentennial Park or Blaxland Riverside
LGA. Activities include Yoga, bodyweight Park, or hire a bike and explore over 35km of bike tracks.
training, boot camp, Zumba and Mums
N Bubs Fitness. Join the Park Rangers in several programs, such as Meet the Ranger or
Park after Dark. Learn to play a variety of sports at the Quaycentre, such as
For Seniors soccer, basketball and gymnastics.
The Active Parramatta Van’s Better
Ageing Program for over 55s offers a Take a dive or make a splash at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre with
wide range of free activities such as programs including Diving and Water Polo.
Dance Fit, Holistic Fitness, Mobility Flow Enjoy a round or two of Archery or Laser Tag at the Sydney Olympic Park
and Aqua Fit. Archery Centre, with classes available for beginners to pros.
Swim school
For information about classes and Stay up-to-date with programs on offer at:
programs visit: sydneyolympicpark.com.au/schoolholidays.
Active Parramatta Facebook page:
facebook.com/activeparramatta/
Active Parramatta e-newsletter:
bit.ly/ActiveParraNewsletter
Council’s website:
cityofparramatta.co/fitness
Email:
recreation@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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Picnic in the Park
The evergreen native Box Brush will be among the 2,000 trees planted.
Greening our City
City of Parramatta to plant more than 2,000 trees
City of Parramatta has been awarded $500,000 as part of vulnerable to the impacts of urban heat in the Parramatta
the Greening Our City grant program. Funded by the NSW LGA and the most likely to benefit from the additional
Government in association with Local Government NSW, tree canopy.
the program aims to increase tree canopy and green cover
The new trees will also support the local habitat and enliven
across the Greater Sydney Region by planting one million
streets, making them more attractive now and for generations
trees by 2022.
to come.
Council will match funding to plant more than 2,000 trees in
Learn more at
areas including Constitution Hill, Winston Hills, Parramatta,
cityofparramatta.co/greening-parramatta
Granville, Epping, Ermington, Silverwater and North Rocks.
These areas have been identified as some of the most
What’s on for Over 55s
Over 55s Leisure and Learning Service
City of Parramatta’s over 55s Leisure and Learning Service provides an extensive
range of exciting and enjoyable education, physical, recreational and social
activities throughout the year.
Term 2 activities will commence from 19 April, with registrations opening a
fortnight prior through Eventbrite.
A complete listing of programs will be available from end of March, visit:
cityofparramatta.co/term-activities
Enjoy online classes.
Parramatta Virtual Tour
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Central angles with a 360-degree digital tour of
River City and its neighbourhoods Brislington Medical & Nursing Museum,
with the new Parramatta Virtual Colonial Hospital Pavilions, The Dairy &
Tour. Explore the Parramatta CBD, Rangers Cottages and more.
Parramatta Park, North Parramatta,
Visit discoverparramatta.com/
Harris Park and Rosehill, the Parramatta
discoverparramattavirtualtour
River Valley Way, and Sydney Olympic
Peninsula, on this incredible online tour.
You can even look inside some of
Parramatta’s heritage buildings from all 7
Neighbourhood improvements
News
Upgrades in your area
Alan Hayes West Epping
Pavilion in Park Tennis
Dundas Park Courts
Epping
New Alan Hayes Pavilion in Dundas Park West Epping Park
This new $2.1 million pavilion is now open to the public. The courts at West Epping Park have been refurbished
It includes new toilet facilities, an undercover barbecue, thanks to $120,000 in funding from Council and the
much-needed additional storage, change rooms and a NSW Government. The re-painted courts have tennis and
kiosk for the Dundas United Recreation Club. There is also Pickleball line markings. The upgrade also features new
a new meeting room that the community can book. Visit: fencing, lighting and a picnic shelter. To book a court,
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living/booking-a-venue visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/tennis
Dundas
Heart of Play Masterplan draft designs
Council is undertaking a Masterplan process with the community
that will provide the blueprint for an outdoor sporting and
recreation network in North Parramatta.
The area includes Doyle Ground, Dan Mahoney Reserve, Barton
Park, Old Saleyards Reserve, PH Jeffrey Reserve, Sherwin Park
and Corry Court.
The draft concept designs will be on public exhibition later
Heart of Play this year. To receive notifications, email
Engagement placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
To find out more about the Heart of Play Masterplan and view
project updates, visit participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
HOP_DAN
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Max Ruddock Arthur Phillip Binalong
Reserve Park Park
North Rocks Parramatta
Max Ruddock Reserve Arthur Phillip Park Masterplan Binalong Park Masterplan
Fitness equipment, a new playground, ball Council is renewing the Arthur Phillip Park Council is developing a 20-year
fence, and connecting footpaths have now Masterplan to further support the sporting Masterplan for Binalong Park to plan for
been installed at Max Ruddock Reserve activities, recreation and social needs of future recreational and social needs.
in Winston Hills. The project was finished the community. The renewed Masterplan
To participate in the upcoming community
in January. Council will soon begin will be a strategic document to guide
consultations or learn more about this
community consultation on upgrades to improvements over the next 10 to 15 years.
project, visit:
the amenities building.
Council is seeking community input for the participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
Visit: participate.cityofparramatta.nsw. development of the Masterplan. binalongpark
gov.au/maxruddockreserve To learn more and have your say visit:
participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
arthur-phillip-masterplan
Imagine Granville as
Hill Road
Granville it is today
Rosehill
Hill Road Masterplan Exhibition ‘Imagine Granville’ Consultation Granville Square Masterplan
Hill Road is the only north-south access What does the future of Granville look Consultation
road in and out of Wentworth Point like? Imagine Granville is a community The Granville Square Masterplan is a
and there are limited public transport consultation project to give residents and three to 10-year plan to transform the
options. Council is developing a Hill Road visitors a chance to have a say on the current Council car park site and the area
Masterplan that will aim to increase future of the suburb. What do you love? opposite the Granville train station into
pedestrian and vehicular safety, create What makes Granville unique and special? an open urban plaza for the Granville
a greener and shaded roadway, and What improvements would you like to community.
manage flooding and drainage concerns. see? Council is keen to gain input from the
whole community. Learn more and have Council would like to understand how
Council is seeking input from the local your say at participate.cityofparramatta. the community currently uses the space,
community to create a holistic plan of nsw.gov.au/imaginegranville as well as their broader vision for the
prioritised and staged upgrades that can Granville CBD and Granville Square.
occur over the next five years.
Learn more and have your say at
Learn more and have your say participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
atparticipate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov. granvillesquare
au/hillroadmasterplan
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Bankwest Stadium is where all the action takes place this autumn
Photo credit: Destination NSW
Parramatta, Where It’s At
For sports fans, Parramatta is Where It’s At this autumn for all The much-loved Royal Easter Show will be also be back at
things A-League, NRL and AFL. Cheer on the Western Sydney Sydney Showground from 1 to 12 April.
Wanderers and Parramatta Eels at Bankwest Stadium or, if
No matter the season, enjoy a fun night out with a show at
AFL is more to your liking, support the GWS Giants at Giants
Riverside Theatres and dinner and drinks at one of the many
Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park.
incredible bars and restaurants along Church Street or in
The season also sees the return of the Autumn Racing Parramatta Square.
Carnival at Rosehill Gardens, which kicks off on 13 March
For more on what’s happening in Parramatta, visit
with Chandon Ladies Day, followed by the popular Longines
discoverparramatta.com and sign up for the Discover
Golden Slipper Day on 20 March – a kaleidoscope of colour
Parramatta e-newsletter.
with fashion, fine dining and entertainment.
Music and festival lovers will be thrilled to learn the
postponed Summer Nights concert series, now renamed
Parramatta Nights, has been rescheduled and is now set to
take place in March.
Go Local: Harris Park
Spice up your life and discover Harris Park – a buzzing multicultural neighbourhood
with a friendly village atmosphere. There’s so much to eat, shop, play and explore.
Eat Play
Comprising a diverse range of Indian and Arabic cultures, Have some outdoor fun with the kids at the James Ruse
Harris Park is known for its mouth-watering array of food Reserve Water Playground or put your skills to the test at the
offerings. When it comes to delicious Indian cuisine, from skate park.
thalis and dosas to gulab jamun and samosas, diners are
spoilt for choice. And no trip to Harris Park is complete Explore
without treating yourself to some Lebanese sweets from Harris Park has a rich, multicultural
Sweetland Patisserie. history and is home to a fascinating
historic precinct. Take a guided tour
Shop and learn some of the wonderful
Those who enjoy home cooking can pick up authentic stories behind heritage-listed buildings
ingredients from one of the many specialty stores. Hambledon Cottage, Elizabeth Farm
Fashionistas can also find an array of colourful saris and and Experiment Farm Cottage.
glittering arm bangles.
Scan the QR code or visit:
Discoverparramatta.com/harrispark
to discover Harris Park.
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PARTICIPATE
PARRAMATTA
Have your say on Council’s latest projects through Participate Parramatta,
a dedicated community engagement website where you can share your
Be FloodSmart
thoughts and ideas through feedback forums, interactive maps, polls
The arrival of the La Nina weather
and surveys.
system this year means more rainfall
You can also join our online community panel to participate in research is expected across the state and in
projects and subscribe to receive regular updates about opportunities to the Parramatta area. While this is
provide feedback. It’s free to join and you’ll have the chance to win prizes. great news for reducing the chance of
For more information, visit bushfires, a wet season increases the
participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au risk of flooding.
FloodSmart Parramatta is an
initiative developed by the City of
Parramatta with the support of NSW
State Emergency Service. It provides
communities, individuals and business
owners with vital information to
understand flood risk in your area.
Visit the City of Parramatta website to:
• Learn if your area is at flood risk;
• sign up to local warnings; and
• check which water level sites are
near you.
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
environment/floodsmart-parramatta
Try a delicious baguette from The Baguette Brothers,
available at Parramatta Farmers Market.
Parramatta Farmers Market
Every Friday from 7.30am to 2.30pm, Centenary Square hosts an array
of street food vendors at Parramatta Farmers Market.
The market also includes a variety of stalls selling fresh fruits, eggs,
vegetables, nuts, bread, meat, honey, pastries and flowers –
all sourced from the Sydney basin and regional NSW.
For more information on the Parramatta Farmers Markets,
visit: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/farmersmarket 11Library
Children gain so much from reading and learning at the local library.
What’s On at Parramatta Library
Most people think of their local library as a place to borrow Visit our library’s website parra.city/library and follow the
books but modern libraries, like the ones within City of library on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and subscribe to the
Parramatta, offer so much more. Parramatta’s libraries monthly e-newsletter.
provide craft kits and storytime for families, lifelong learning
Join today for your free library card parra.city/join
opportunities through classes, workshops, author talks, health
information and more. Visit our website parra.city/locationhours
The libraries also cater to students of all ages. With a library
membership, students can borrow school textbooks from
Kindergarten to grade 12 and get free access to Studiosity
to chat online with a qualified teacher for homework help.
Studiosity also offers feedback for an essay, report or
resume too.
Not sure what to read next? Submit an online request via
Parra Reads Match to get personalised recommendations.
Read book reviews at Parra Reads Blog or listen to podcasts
at Parra Pods for more inspiration. The libraries also hold
resources such as books, movies, learning programs in other
languages and the Parra CALD podcast.
Locations
Parramatta Library Carlingford Library Epping Library Newington Library
1–3 Fitzwilliam St, Lloyds Avenue, Carlingford Chambers Court, Epping Cnr of Avenues of Europe
Parramatta Ph: 9806 5850 Ph: 9806 5843 and Asia, Newington
Ph: 9806 5159 Ph: 9806 5842
Dundas Valley Library Ermington Library
Constitution Hill Library Sturt Street, Telopea River Road, Ermington Wentworth Point Community
20 Hollis Street, Ph: 9806 5960 Ph: 9806 5869 Centre and Library
Constitution Hill 10 Footbridge Boulevard,
Ph: 9806 5500 Wentworth Point
Ph: 9806 8600
12Wentworth Point Community
Centre & Library
Term classes are back
After pausing classes due to the COVID pandemic, Weekend Photography Club
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library resumed term Saturdays, 10am to 11.30am
classes in February. Join local artist Garry Trinh for a weekend photography
class to get to know your camera and have fun with like-
Regular face-to-face classes include:
minded artists.
After School Art Club
To register for a class visit
Mondays, 3.30pm to 5pm
eventbrite.com.au/o/wentworth-point-community-
A fun art, drawing and design class for 6 to 11 year olds
centre-and-library-27741243835 or to find
Yoga for Adults out more visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
Mondays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm wentworthpointcommunitycentreandlibrary/whats-on
A weekly yoga class with local yoga instructor Arpita in a fun
Contact Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
and friendly environment
Address: 10 Footbridge Boulevard, Wentworth Point 2127
Hip Hop Dance Class for Beginners (11–16 years old) Phone: 9806 8600
Fridays, 3.45pm to 4.45pm Email: wentworthpointCCL@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Led by a dedicated team of Dance Kool instructors, this class
will have you learning new hip hop moves in no time.
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at Riverside
Theatres...
For music lovers
Echoes of the Jazz Age
27 March Age and experience go head-to-head in I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You
Chop Chef
22–24 April
Higher Angels Launchpad Chop Chef
29 April
Discover Western Sydney stories in This new Australian opera mashes
Launchpad, a double bill featuring together flavours of ‘Masterchef’ and
For theatre lovers
Let Me Know When You Get Home by ‘Hunger Games’ on the operatic stage
I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You Miranda Aguilar and The Sorry Mum where reality television can be pushed to
17–20 March Project by Pippa Ellams. Journey with its absurd conclusions. In melodramatic
us from Fairfield, Paris, and the Sydney ensembles, each contestant is pushed
Launchpad – Double Bill:
Mardi Gras. to their limit and will stop at nothing to
The Sorry Mum Project & Let Me
be the last chef standing. In the game of
Know When You Get Home I’ve Been Meaning to Chop Chef, there is only one rule – eat or
18–20 March
Ask You be eaten.
The Gospel
According to Paul
Combining anonymous submissions Australian Brandenburg
with high-impact video design, I’ve Been
16–17 April
Meaning to Ask You pits age against
Orchestra: Higher Angels
Good with Maps experience in a conversation built around Individually alluring, collectively dynamic,
30 April–1 May three key starting points: what you’ve two leading Australian singers will share
been told, what you know to be true, and the stage in a shimmering exposition of
The Appleton Ladies’
what you want to believe. Baroque arias and duets.
Potato Race
5 May–1 May The Appleton Ladies’
Potato Race
For dance lovers
This new Australian comedy, featuring a
Grimm cast of five fabulous women, is a funny,
14-17 April honest and heart-warming story about
upsetting the potato cart and standing
For the kids up for your principles.
Peter Combe’s Greatest Hits
7 April
Brass Monkeys
14 April
Contestants
are pushed to
their limit in
Chop Chef
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Themed tours include: details, please contact the Parramatta
• First Contact Architecture Heritage and Visitor Centre on
• Sustainable Shopping (02) 8839 3311 or email
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• World Heritage Experiences of
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Parramatta
• Hidden Gems
• Parramatta Archaeology, and more.
15North Rocks Ward
Lord Mayor Councillor Councillor
Bob Dwyer Andrew Jefferies Paul Han*
9806 5050 0427 928 111
lordmayor@cityofparramatta. ajefferies@cityofparramatta.
nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au
Development Applications:
Since home-delivered copies of
many of our local newspapers are
no longer available, all Development
Dundas Ward
Applications (DAs), items on
exhibition, and public notices are
available on Council’s website at
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Councillor
Council Meetings: Michelle Garrard Benjamin Barrak Pierre Esber
0405 725 091 0413 602 602 0418 265 632
Council Meetings are held on the mgarrard@cityofparramatta. bbarrak@cityofparramatta. pesber@cityofparramatta.
second and fourth Monday of each nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au
month at 6.30pm. In line with NSW
Government’s easing of COVID-19
restrictions, the public can now attend
in person. To view the live steam visit
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
councilmeetings
Epping Ward
Address: 126 Church St, Parramatta
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW, 2124
Phone: 9806 5050 Councillor Councillor Councillor
Bill Tyrrell Donna Davis Lorraine Wearne
Email:
0488 666 335 0447 745 402 0416 035 817
council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
btyrrell@cityofparramatta. ddavis@cityofparramatta. lwearne@cityofparramatta.
Facsimile: 9806 5917 nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au
Web: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
To contact the Lord Mayor
follow the link at Parramatta Ward
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
For non-English speakers,
phone interpretation services Councillor Councillor Councillor
Martin Zaiter Sameer Pandey Phil Bradley
are available via
0411 400 428 0435 226 746 0428 297 590
TIS National on 131 450.
mzaiter@cityofparramatta. spandey@cityofparramatta. pbradley@cityofparramatta.
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versions of Parramatta Pulse are
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Rosehill Ward
Councillor Councillor Councillor
Steven Issa Dr Patricia Prociv Andrew Wilson
0416 100 223 0412 984 176 0404 041 158
sissa@cityofparramatta. pprociv@cityofparramatta. andrew.wilson@cityofparramatta.
nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au nsw.gov.au
* Former Councillor Paul Han was elected in September 2017, serving as a Councillor until his resignation
due to illness on 30 April 2020. Sadly, Paul Han passed away in May 2020.You can also read
