News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 06 November 2023

Bumper year for new citizens calling Parramatta home

More than 5400 people were invited to take the citizenship pledge at a number of packed ceremonies at Riverside Theatres, with people from India, China, Philippines, Pakistan and Iran making up the largest share of new citizens calling Australia - and Parramatta - home.

Council News | 03 November 2023

Council implements load limit on Bennelong Parkway Bridge

City of Parramatta has introduced a temporary load limit on Bennelong Parkway Bridge that crosses Haslams Creek at Wentworth Point.

Media Release | 02 November 2023

Residents invited to 105th Remembrance Day services

The City of Parramatta is encouraging locals to pause and remember the sacrifices made by Australian servicemen and women this Remembrance Day, with public memorials to be held in Parramatta and Epping.

Media Release | 01 November 2023

Rydalmere Park redevelopment kicks another goal

Local football and cricket teams are set to reap the rewards of an $11 million redevelopment of Rydalmere Park that has delivered major upgrades to existing sporting fields.

Media Release | 01 November 2023

History comes alive in North Parramatta for Foundation Day

Heritage enthusiasts are encouraged to take a trip down memory lane in North Parramatta next week, as this year’s Foundation Day celebrates Parramatta’s rich cultural history.

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.

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