Development

In late February, the Parramatta business community gathered for the 21st Annual State of the City (SOTC) Address hosted by the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce. The theme for this year was “We are the Headquarters – Parramatta’s Evolution into a Global City” discussing the important areas of investment, sustainability and liveability.

Parramatta is currently undergoing a once-in-a-generation change with unprecedented work being undertaken in the public and private sectors. The development of these unique areas creates an opportunity for a media organisation like SBS to locate in a special place, rather than simply occupying office premises.

Parramatta is connected to the rest of Australia via its excellent transport links but also its diverse community, and business networks. By locating in Parramatta, SBS would have easy access to move in and out of the area with ease, as well as close connections with residents, visitors and businesses.

One of the highlights of the recent 'Boomtown! Dinner and Summit' held at Sydney Olympic Park is the quality of life that residents, workers and visitors of Parramatta and Greater Western Sydney enjoy.

Parramatta is a place where global citizens live alongside each other making it an ideal location for a multicultural broadcaster like SBS. Half of the population of Parramatta was born overseas, speaking over 140 languages between them. The population is young with a median age of 32.1 years old and well educated with more than two-thirds of the population with a post-school qualification.

In its seventh year, this property and infrastructure summit for Greater Western Sydney brought together leaders and experts in government, development, construction, design, planning, transport, housing, services, energy and sustainability.

Parramatta is an ideal location for SBS to relocate to as it brings together a fascinating mosaic of ideas, culture, stories and identities that offer opportunities for all.

The Albanese government has commissioned a feasibility study into whether SBS should move to western Sydney. In a recent council meeting, Parramatta’s Lord Mayor Donna Davis called on SBS to move its headquarters from its current Artarmon home, into Sydney’s second city.

A report that will help guide Greater Parramatta’s potential to become a truly ‘global’ city has been released. The report by Western Sydney University (WSU) entitled Parramatta 2035: Vibrant, Sustainable, Global, proposes a series of key recommendations.