Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

The new map confirms the preferred Stage 2 route which will travel south of the Parramatta River, through Camellia in the proposed Camellia-Rosehill Precinct, before crossing the river to Rydalmere.

Parramatta Light Rail has begun investigation works in Melrose Park and Wentworth Point to help inform design of the NSW Government's Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. While the Ermington Boat Ramp will remain open, these works will impact the Ermington Boat Ramp Car Park, with some parking spaces unavailable. Investigation works will continue through to early-2025.

There will be no weekend work or work on public holidays.

Other Stage 2 News

With the official launch of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 scheduled on 20 December 2024, the NSW Government has renewed its commitment to Stage 2 reiterating the $2 billion provided to start building the second stage of the Parramatta light rail, adding another 10 kilometres of track to extend it to Sydney Olympic Park.

Construction of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will be delivered in phases, starting with the Enabling Works – the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park.

As previously advised (see below), construction of the bridge will begin in 2025.

No completion date for stage two has been set.

More information:
For more information see https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/projects/parramatta-light-rail/stage-2, call the PLR 24-hour community information  line on 1800 139 389 or email: parramattalightrail@transport.nsw.gov.au

Construction of new bridge for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 to start in 2025

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is one step closer, with a $322 million contract awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd to deliver the first 1.3-kilometre section of the project, including the construction of a 320-metre bridge over the Parramatta River.

The future bridge between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point will carry buses, light rail, pedestrians and cyclists over the Parramatta River. The bridge will form part of an integrated public and active transport corridor, improving connectivity for the rapidly growing communities on both sides of the river.

Design and early works for the project will begin later this year, with major bridge construction to begin in 2025. Surrounding public spaces, including Archer Park, will also be upgraded as part of the project.

The bridge will be a key part of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 network, which will include 9.5 kilometres of walking and cycling paths once fully completed. 

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will link with Stage 1, connecting the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park, and Wentworth Point, with 14 stops planned over 10-kilometres.

For more information, visit: Parramatta Light Rail web site 

The NSW Government has  announced a significant update on Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. 

The NSW Budget, to be announced on 18 June 2024, will include additional funding for Stage 2 allowing construction to start in this term of government with a projected completion date of 2032.

Council has advocated long and hard for certainty of this critical project and this is very welcome news!

See link to media release below: 

https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/projects/parramatta-light-rail/news/parramatta-light-rail-stage-2-construction-to-begin-term-of-government

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Factsheets

Precinct factsheets for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail are now available.

The factsheets outline the expected benefits of light rail and the potential impacts of construction and operations in each of the seven precincts along the alignment, including Camellia, Ermington, Wentworth Point, Melrose Park, Rydalmere, Sydney Olympic Park and Carter Street.

See the Parramatta Light Rail library for all factsheets.

Following $200million funding allocated in the State Budget, activity on PLR2 is gaining momentum.

As of early October, the PLR Stage 2 project will begin assessments of use local boat ramp use to assist the project in planning mitigation measures for the closure of the Ermington boat ramp.

Teams will assess parking for boat trailers at Kissing Point, Ermington, Silverwater and Rhodes boat ramps, with contractors counting the cars with boat trailers in each of the boat ramp formal car parks as well as those in on and off-street parking.

The assessment will be undertaken across a range of days, generally between Thursdays and Sundays including public and school holidays. The count will continue until April next year.

The aim of the assessment is to understand parking capacity, repeat visitation and movement of the boating community around the ramps to assist in planning for the closure of the Ermington boat ramp.

How to know if you’ve been counted? Visitors will find a ‘calling card’.

For the latest PLR Stage 2 information visit the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 website. 

Have Your Say on Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

Environmental Impact Statement

The NSW Government is inviting residents to have a say on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. Your comments will help shape the final design for this once-in-a-generation transport project. 

The public exhibition of the EIS is a vital part of the planning process and provides the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the project and have your say.

The EIS is open for comment until Friday 16 December 2022.

For more information about the project, including how to make a submission, visit the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 virtual engagement room, or attend a Parramatta Light Rail information session.

Development work for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail is underway. Stage 2 is planned to connect Stage 1 and Parramatta’s CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.

From Monday 11 July, geotechnical investigations within the Parramatta River are set to begin. The work which will require surveying boat and ferry access will focus on the water main bridge, between Rydalmere and Camellia and between the Ermington boat ramp and Louise Sauvage Pathway. 

The geology, terrain and subsurface conditions along the proposed alignment will be assessed and soil and water samples will be analysed for contamination and other conditions.

Activities will include:

• Site setup of the barge and buoys

• Identifying and physically locating services including watermains, gas and electricity
• Borehole drilling and geophysical investigation.

An exclusion zone will be set up around the barge and the location advised to Sydney Vessel Traffic Service. Access for vessels will be maintained at all times.