The City of Parramatta has been recognised for outstanding achievement, taking home two Local Government NSW Awards in the planning and culture categories.
Council was awarded the LGNSW Planning Award for its Parramatta 2050 global vision document, as well as the LGNSW Arts and Culture project award for the ‘Ebb and Flow’ public artwork located at Charles Street Square.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter congratulated everyone involved and said the awards prove Parramatta continues to lead the way in delivering for the community.
“I am very proud to be leading a Council with a clear vision and ambitions to be a global city. This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our staff,” Cr Zaiter said.
“Parramatta has transformed immensely over the last decade, and our bold Parramatta 2050 vision has put us on a path to become an even better place to live, work and play.
“As part of that vision, Parramatta is fast becoming the epicentre of culture and creativity. The Ebb and Flow artwork, an incredible visual projection capturing Parramatta’s rich heritage and history, has been embraced by our community.”
Parramatta 2050, which was adopted by Council in 2024, identifies the places, directions and initiatives that will shape the city into a global powerhouse and secure its position on the world stage.
The Ebb and Flow Project, completed in late 2024 by Australian artist Craig Walsh, includes a digital projection artwork transforming the existing rock escarpment at the Parramatta Ferry terminal into a large-scale evolving installation by night.
For more information on Parramatta 2050 and the Ebb and Flow project, visit Council website.
