Social Infrastructure Development

As the City of Parramatta experiences unprecedented and rapid transformation together with urban renewal, new cultural, leisure and entertainment opportunities will be created for the City’s dynamic and growing community. As a city rich in diversity and history, the arts scene, cultural institutions, leisure activities, entertainment events and venues will flourish. 

New Acquatic and Leisure Centre

architects rendering of new City of Parramatta Aquatic Centre. Pictured is the circle structured admin and facilities building surround the 50m outdoor pool as bathers enjoy the new facilities on a sunny summer day.

New Acquatic and Leisure Centre

The new aquatic and leisure centre is designed by Andrew Burges Architects, Grimshaw Architects and McGregor Coxall and will be located at the Mays Hill Precinct in Parramatta Park.

The Powerhouse Museum and Precinct

Architectural Rendering of what the new approved design of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences will look like

The Powerhouse Museum and Precinct

A new Museum of Arts and Applied Sciences will open on the river foreshore in Parramatta in 2023 as the new centre of arts, culture and innovation. It includes the newly relocated museum and a revamped Riverside Theatres.

Parramatta's Night Time Economy

A group of diners sit around a table pleased by the menus they are reading. A waitress is smiling at them ready to take their order.

Parramatta's Night Time Economy

The Parramatta CBD is a centre for late night retail shopping, dining out or enjoying a drink at a licensed venue. Sydney Olympic Park is a place to catch a concert or other major event at its world-class venue. 

Social Return on Investment

Image of a woman kayaking in a peaceful reflective arm of Lake Parramatta

Social Return on Investment

See how the Socially Sustainable Parramatta Framework is creating a sustainable future for all ensuring growth doesn’t outpace social infrastructure.

Parramatta River Foreshore

The Parramatta River Strategy is a plan for revitalising the foreshore of the Parramatta River between Gasworks Bridge and Rings Bridge, O’Connell Street.

Parramatta River Foreshore

The Parramatta River Strategy is a plan for revitalising the foreshore of the Parramatta River between Gasworks Bridge and Rings Bridge, O’Connell Street.

Smart City, Future City

Architects rendering of the City of Parramatta Skyline if all current development approvals and design awards are constructed. Illustrated is the city at dusk viewed aerially from the west with the stadium and Parramatta Park in the foreground. The image portrays a balance of greenspace and technology.

Smart City, Future City

The City of Parramatta is meeting the challenges of the future by leveraging the opportunities using data, information and technology.