Plans to revitalise Parramatta’s Western River Precinct between Marsden and O’Connell Streets in the CBD and better connect the river foreshore to Parramatta Park, CommBank Stadium, Riverside Theatres and Powerhouse Parramatta are now on public exhibition.
The draft concept design includes a new walking and cycling bridge, southern foreshore boardwalk that links Parramatta Park to the CBD, an upgraded east-west pathway along the northern foreshore and a new foreshore-to-street link located between Jeffery House and the river.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the $28.3 million project will transform Parramatta’s foreshore and connect critical missing pedestrian and cycling links along the river to improve the way residents, workers and visitors experience Parramatta River.
“We’re unlocking our river foreshore as part of our global vision to create a river City that is connected and accessible for everyone in our community,” Cr Zaiter said.
“Our City is growing and with more than two million people walking or cycling along the river foreshore each year, it’s critical we invest in projects like the Western River Precinct Connections that build safer and more accessible connections for pedestrians and cyclists.
“We want to revitalise the Parramatta River foreshore and create spaces for people to relax and enjoy. With the Escarpment Boardwalk, Charles Street Square, and Alfred Street Bridge already complete, this project will continue to boost connectivity across our CBD.”and the CBD,” Ms Davis said.
“Well designed pathways in and around the city help our growing population get from A to B while also opening up the Parramatta River foreshore for more people to enjoy.”
The local community is invited to have their say on the project, which is funded by City of Parramatta and the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure
Member for Parramatta Donna Davis MP said this $28.3 million is a significant investment by the NSW Government demonstrating our commitment to delivering practical infrastructure to support the fastest growing city in the state.
“Connectivity is the key to Parramatta’s success as a major city and the Western River Precinct Connection will deliver the missing link between Parramatta Park Grants Program.
