City-Shaping Projects driving Parramatta’s transformation
Major projects are transforming Parramatta into Western Sydney’s cultural and economic capital—driving connectivity, investment and growth at the heart of a globally connected region.
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Delivering the infrastructure, culture and connectivity shaping Parramatta
A pipeline of major infrastructure and cultural investments is bringing this transformation to life across Parramatta. From world-class institutions like Powerhouse Parramatta and Riverside Theatres to next-generation transport and public domain upgrades, these projects are improving connectivity, activating the city and creating new opportunities for businesses, visitors and the wider region.
Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the world’s most significant new museum projects
Construction of Western Sydney’s first State Government–delivered cultural institution, Powerhouse Parramatta, is now 95 per cent complete.
Set to open in late 2026, Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the world’s most significant new museum projects. Once open, it will deliver dynamic, world-class exhibitions, innovative learning and community programs, and 12,000 square metres of public space—attracting millions of visitors to Western Sydney each year.
The highly anticipated opening exhibition, Task Eternal, will be a global drawcard and one of the most ambitious aerospace exhibitions ever staged. It will trace humanity’s enduring quest to defy gravity, take flight and journey into space.
As a major cultural anchor, Powerhouse Parramatta will drive visitation, support local businesses, create jobs, and generate long-term economic benefits for Parramatta and the wider region.
Opening in late 2026.
A world-class home for contemporary music and creative talent
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Parramatta will strengthen NSW’s contemporary music sector by delivering critical education and industry infrastructure in Western Sydney.
The initiative is expected to generate $164 million in Gross State Product over ten years and support around 400 full-time equivalent jobs across the state, contributing to sustained industry growth.
By creating a strong pipeline of skilled graduates, Sydney Conservatorium of Music Parramatta will also expand the professional music workforce, with up to 590 music professionals entering the arts sector within the first decade—supporting productivity, business development, and long-term returns across the creative economy.
Opening in late 2026.
Western Sydney’s new centre of the arts
The redevelopment of Riverside Theatres will transform it into Australia’s new, international-standard major performing arts centre.
Aligned with Parramatta’s vision to establish itself as a world-class destination by 2050, Riverside is central to the City’s ambition to grow its visitor economy, activate its night-time precinct, and attract the cultural performances and investment that define great cities.
The redeveloped Riverside Theatres will bring world-class art and culture to the heart of Western Sydney—creating opportunities for local businesses and driving growth across hospitality, retail, and tourism.
Sydney Metro West
Construction is continuing on the Sydney Metro West project—a new 24-kilometre underground metro railway that will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
This once-in-a-century infrastructure investment will deliver fast, reliable, turn-up-and-go Metro services, with fully accessible stations. It will link new communities to rail services and support employment growth and housing supply.
Stations have been confirmed at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont, and Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD.
Parramatta Metro Station will support the CBD as a major employment growth centre, boosting jobs and improving connections across Greater Sydney. It will also provide easy, efficient, and accessible interchange with buses and Parramatta Light Rail.
Sydney Metro West is targeting an opening in 2032.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is one of Council’s major projects for 2026/27. It will transform part of Horwood Place into a more people-friendly space by permanently closing the street to traffic and creating a new green boulevard designed for walking and cycling.
Construction will take place in two stages.
Civic Link Block 3 will become the cool, green heart of the CBD. A canopy of 38 mature native trees, along with more than 3,000 shrubs and groundcover plants, will provide character and shade.
Wider, well-lit paths will offer places to stop, rest, and enjoy the surroundings, with additional seating throughout the precinct.
Designed for walking and cycling, Civic Link Block 3 will connect the CBD to the Parramatta River—creating a place to relax, meet friends, and enjoy local cafes.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Shaping the future of a connected city.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2A has been approved to progress to major construction, marking a defining moment in the evolution of Global Parramatta.
The new light rail line will connect Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, and Melrose Park with Wentworth Point—bringing people, places, and opportunity closer together.
With construction expected to begin in early 2027, early works are already underway, including preparation for a new public and active transport bridge across the Parramatta River—the first new crossing in almost 40 years.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2A is shaping the City to be better connected, more sustainable, and designed for the future.
