New playground thrills big and small kids

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Parramatta City Council’s
community newsletter
October – December 2013
Councillor Chedid
re-elected Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid with Deputy Lord
Mayor, Cr Paul Garrard.
New playground thrills
big and small kids
Thousands of local children and
parents rolled up for the Family Fun
Day on the banks of Parramatta River
on Saturday 13 July to celebrate the
official opening of Parramatta’s first
multi–use playground.
Local families that attended the
event got to meet players from the
Western Sydney Wanderers, take
part in circus skills workshops, boat
rides, obstacle courses, face painting
and balloon twisting.
They also got to try out the new
playground. Located between
Barry Wilde Bridge and Elizabeth
Footbridge, the playground features
rope climbing, a slippery dip, water
play equipment and a fireman’s pole.
A multi–purpose events space and
new seating have also been installed
so that parents can sit back and
enjoy the water views and the Barry
Wilde Bridge Fountain.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John
Chedid, said the new playground
has an exciting range of features,
challenges, themes and experiences.
“The new playground won’t just
entice little kids, I think we’ll see a
lot of big kids using our new play
equipment too,” Cr Chedid said.
Image above: Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid
open new River Foreshore playground with
the community.
Liberal Councillor John Chedid has been
re-elected to serve as Lord Mayor of
Parramatta for another 12 months and will
be aided by new Deputy Lord Mayor, Cr
Paul Garrard.
“I am honoured to once again be
elected Lord Mayor of this great City of
Parramatta. I will do my utmost to make
the people of this City proud and deliver
on the people’s vision for Parramatta,” Cr
Chedid said.
“My priorities for this term will be to build
on the work I’ve been doing to activate key
areas of the City including Church Street
Mall and the River foreshore, promote
healthy lifestyles, progress Parramatta
Square and our Light Rail Network
proposal, along with delivering a sport and
recreation precinct for Western Sydney in
Parramatta.
Cr Chedid was first elected to Parramatta
City Council in 2004 and previously held
the position of Lord Mayor in 2010-2011
and 2012-2013.
Lord Mayor’s
Message
Urban design gurus, Ethan Kent and
Professor Ed Blakely are helping the Council
transform key areas of the City, including
Parramatta Square, Church Street Mall and
the River foreshore.
In September, I announced an urban
activation project for the City.
This is part of our commitment to ensuring
that key gateways to our City are active and
vibrant spaces that attract residents, workers,
visitors and business. We are working
intensely with Mr Kent, Professor Blakely and
the community to transform our key public
spaces and build this City for the people.
We’re honoured to have such internationally–
renowned urban designers as part of my
City Activations Committee. Mr Kent is most
well–known for his work on Times Square
and Professer Blakely was instrumental in
rebuilding New Orleans after the devastation
following Hurricane Katrina.
Councillor John Chedid
Lord Mayor of Parramatta
Help transform your public space
The Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid would like you to have your
say on Parramatta’s future. This is your City and your public
domain. Come out and have your say.
Watch the video at blakelycitytalk.squarespace.com/greatplazas-make-great-commun. Look at what other cities are
doing, and let us know how you want your space.
Parramatta City Council is committed to revitalising the
Church Street Mall, the River Foreshore and the new
Parramatta Square. We want your feedback about how you
would like to use these important spaces.
Let us know at: [email protected]
Image above: Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid with urban designers, Ethan Kent
(left) and Professor Ed Blakely.
Church Street Mall
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Town Hall
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Frontline heroes recognised
Twenty–one of the bravest local frontline service officers and
nurses were recognised on Friday 16 August at the Lord Mayor,
Cr John Chedid’s Frontline Services Awards.
Held at Parramatta Town Hall, the special awards ceremony
highlighted the invaluable contribution of personnel from local
services including Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, Ambulance
Service NSW, the Royal NSW Lancers and for the first time, the
nurses and midwives at Westmead Hospital.
Winners were awarded in four categories, including Beyond
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St John's
Church
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the Call of Duty, Mateship, Bravery and Service to
the Community.
Parramatta as a community is built on the hard work and
sacrifices of people in our frontline services and so we are very
proud to be able to honour the enormous contribution they
make to our City.
Queensland Arcade
Visit parracity.nsw.gov.au for a full list of award recipients.
1. Ampitheatre
2. Centennial Clock (and drinking fountain)
3. Procession Fountain
4. Play Area
Image above: Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid with the Frontline Services
Award recipients.
@pineview64 light rail is the way to go... Less car !!
5. Royal Memorial Gates
6. Plaque comemorating the 50th
Anniversary of City of Parramatta
and Bicentenary
7. Heritage Sign (original markets)
8. Mosaic paving Art
9. Station Wall Art Piece
10. Heritage Sign
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Community to benefit
from new civic facilities
The community will soon benefit from new state–
of–the-art, A–grade community facilities as part
of Parramatta Square, including a new library,
community meeting rooms and Council chambers.
Loy Krathong lights up Parramatta
Christmas concert joy
Sydney’s largest water festival, Loy Krathong, returns on
23 November, 4-10pm by the River foreshore.
Santa and his helpers will help spread the festive
spirit at this year’s Kids’ Christmas Concert on
Thursday, 28 November in Church Street Mall, from
4:30–8.30pm.
Come and experience the vibrant culture and traditions of
South–East Asia and enjoy activities, demonstrations and
performances from international artists.
Council, with Alfasi Property Developments have
lodged the development application (DA) for the
project, located at 153 Macquarie Street, with the
Joint Regional Planning Panel.
There will be plenty of delicious food outlets and a
spectacular fireworks display.
The DA plans are for a 15–level, 22000 square–
metre commercial tower to be developed by
Alfasi and a separate podium building to be
developed by Council for its new civic building.
In total, the development will have 7000 square
metres of public facilities, opening out onto the
public domain.
Enjoy the line up of entertainment, performances,
free children’s activities, colourful roving performers,
lighting of the Christmas tree and nativity scene.
Construction for this project will commence early
2014, and be completed by late 2015.
Light rail to deliver vital jobs for Western Sydney
Amid concerns of the lack of jobs in Western Sydney
and huge population growth, Council’s feasibility study
into a Light Rail Network for Western Sydney showed
that such a Network would support 180,000 jobs and
50,000 homes by 2031.
With a fleet of 21 light rail vehicles operating along 30
kilometres of track, Light Rail will be fast and frequent,
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with services coming every 10 minutes and every five
minutes within Parramatta CBD.
The study also identified stops and routes along the
Network’s two lines – the Macquarie Park and Castle
Hill lines.
Council is now calling on the State and Federal
Governments to invest $20 million to take this project
to the next stage.
Foodies delight as Parramatta Lanes returns
Discover a new taste around every corner with the
return of Parramatta Lanes on 17,18, 24, 25 October,
4:30–9:30pm.
Now its second year, Parramatta Lanes will be bigger
and better in 2013, transforming seven lanes and
spaces with delicious street foods, pop–up bars, live
music and art installations.
Parramatta Lanes will take over Connection Arcade,
Town Hall Lane, Batman Walk, Roxy Carpark, Red
Cow Lane, Erby Place, UNE Future Campus on Church
Street and the mysterious ‘Lane 14’.
Delivered by Council, the four-day event is part
of Sydney’s Good Food Month in October. For
more information visit discoverparramatta.com/
parramattalanes
@Jonnie_da_man daughter loves the new river foreshore playground #thanks
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Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival returns on the 9-24
January bringing a cavalcade of free and
ticketed events, including live music,
performances and entertainment to
Parramatta.
Upgrades in your area
Here’s a snapshot of the works recently
completed by Council in your Ward.
Elizabeth Macarthur WARD
• P ark Road Cycleway, Rydalmere:
installation of a new off road shared
pathway connection between Park Road
and Eric Primrose
The 2013 festival brought internationally
acclaimed acts to Parramatta, drawing
visitors from far and wide for the
exclusive-to-Parramatta events. The free
opening and closing parties were a hit,
attracting thousands of visitors.
For more information visit
sydneyfestival.org.au
River foreshore playground
Arthur Phillip WARD
Popular row
boats return
Council’s popular row boats are returning
this summer.
The vintage row boats first appeared by
Parramatta River last summer as a way
to activate the foreshore and promote
healthier lifestyles.
• L ake Parramatta Reserve: Construction
of sedimentation drainage basins which
collects and filtrates water from the
adjacent carpark, viewing deck with
seat, outdoor classroom, sandstone
works and landscaping.
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iver foreshore playground: New
playground including climbing rope,
fireman’s poll, slippery slide, water
p lay and sand, upgraded landscaping
and seating.
This spring and summer, be sure to bring
the kids or that special someone to enjoy
a fun paddle in the sun.
Parramatta is the place to be this New
Year’s Eve, with a spectacular celebration
planned to welcome in 2014.
From 6pm-9:30pm on Tuesday 31
December, the King’s School Parade
Ground and River foreshore will pulse with
energy from electric live performances,
music, rides, a smorgasbord of tasty foods
and awe–inspiring fireworks display.
Huge crowds are expected, so get there
early to secure a spot. There will be road
closures and limited parking, so plan your
trip ahead.
For more information visit
parracity.nsw.gov.au
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• F S Garside Playground Upgrade: new
play equipment, concrete, furniture,
landscaping and tree planning
in Granville.
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i Plane Park: new playground,
concrete, paths and garden beds
in Rosehill.
Rydalmere Gateway
• F rancis Fisk Childcare Centre,
Granville: upgrade to play space and
new landscaping.
Caroline Chisholm Ward
• R
eynolds Park: Provide electric BBQ,
shelter and water point
• T hird Settlement Reserve: Improve
pedestrian access to allow more
community celebrations to occur in
the park.
• C
aroline Chisholm Shops and Lyons
Park: Improve pedestrian accessibility
and linkage between Caroline Chisholm
Shops and Lyons Park.
Come to the playground on the
River Foreshore from 11am to
sunset on Saturday, 2 November
2013. There’s loads to do!
Explore inspiring hands–on
workshops, interactive encounters,
collaborative artworks, market and
food stalls plus country
music by local, national and
Indigenous performers.
New
Dangerous
Dogs Laws
Introduced
The NSW Government is
overhauling its stance on dog
ownership with new
laws designed to boost
community safety.
Reynolds Park
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aber Park: Link three existing
footpath areas to significantly improve
pedestrian access
Time travel with us and explore
the challenges, discoveries and
achievements of Parramatta’s
earliest Colonial and Indigenous
stories at the free Parramatta
Foundations Festival.
For more information visit
discoverparramatta.com.au/
parramattafoundationsfestival
Woodville WARD
For more information visit
parracity.nsw.gov.au
Ring in 2014 with a bang!
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ld Post Office Reserve: Provide
sheltered picnic table.
Time
Travellers
Wanted!
Epping Town Centre
Lachlan Macquarie WARD
• E pping Town Centre: Pavement upgrade
at the intersection of Rawson Street
and Bridge Street. Works included new
pedestrian pavement, street furniture,
bus stop upgrade, improved pedestrian
access and tree planting.
With the creation of a new
“menacing dogs” category, these
laws will allow councils in NSW
to require owners to muzzle
their dogs in public, have them
on a leash, under the control of
a person over 18 years old and
ensure they are de–sexed.
Council officers will also be given
more power to ensure community
safety. New stronger penalties
include fines and jail time.
These new regulations are
awaiting final approval from
State Parliament.
@julliettajung Going to get my veggie fix at Friday’s re-opening of the Parramatta Farmers’ Market, 7:30am-2pm
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Families paint the town REaD
Parents and children have been celebrating the joy of reading with our
Paint Parra REaD Reading Days.
The program is aimed at nurturing the literacy skills of youngsters aged
0 to 5, with a range of activities such as reading, singing, dancing and
special appearances by book characters.
There are two reading days left – Constitution Library Wednesday
23 October from 11am–12.30pm, and Guilford Library, Wednesday 6
November from 11am–1pm.
Families are encouraged to wear red on the day. For more information
contact Parramatta City Library on 9806 5159.
Image above: Firies from the Clyde Fire Station reading to local children at
Granville Library.
Granville celebrates
local talent
Young people across Parramatta recently took
part in a series of exciting music production and
performance workshops.
The Granville Youth and Community Centre,
workshops gave young people the chance to gain
industry knowledge and practical skills.
Young people were able to create and produce a
song and showcased their talent at the Springfest
final performance on Friday 5 October.
Walks and talks
The beauty of Parramatta’s natural
environments will be explored at an
upcoming series of Bushland Walks & Talks.
Bushland Program 2013
November
Gumnut Toddle
Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve
Date: Tuesday, 6 November
December
Vineyard Creek Walk
Location: Vineyard Creek, Robert Street Telopea.
Date: Saturday, 7 December
For more information and to register, visit
pcc-bushcare.eventbrite.com or call
9806 5722
Sydney Kings shoot hoops in Parramatta
Basketball fans got to shoot hoops with some of
Australia’s best players when the Sydney Kings visited
Parramatta on 22 August, as part of the Lord Mayor,
Cr John Chedid’s Healthy Generations initiative.
The Kings celebrate their 25th Anniversary this season
and were keen to promote the team and the benefits
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of healthy lifestyles to Parramatta locals and visitors.
The Lord Mayor and residents received good tips from
players and Kings Head Coach and former Olympian,
Shane Heal.
Image above: Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid, giving his best shot.
Love where you live
tackles illegal dumping
Council is working hard to make sure that residents can
be proud of their street, neighbourhood and City.
Over August and September, we conducted a blitz on the
illegal dumping of rubbish in community spaces. During
the blitz, Council officers and Regional Illegal Dumping
squad investigators patrolled illegal dumping hotspots,
notifying residents of incidences and clearing properties.
The initiative saw the community get involved in
Love where you live Family Fun Days in Granville and
Constitution Hill.
Help us keep your street clean; remember to put your
rubbish out when Council’s free quarterly clean up comes
around. Visit parracity.nsw.gov.au/waste for the next
collection in your area.
Connecting people and community
After a successful 12–month pilot, Council is launching
the Community Connectors Program, which provides
people with a disability, older people and carers with
one–on–one support to reconnect with their families
and communities.
@rogerby enjoying #parrawifi in the mall #parramatta
Our aim is to help people to remain independent,
socially engaged and happy, while living in their
own homes.
For more information call 9806 5121.
Image above: Joy Stewart learning to connect with her family
via email.
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Riverside Theatres
Big Dance in Small Chunks
23 October–26 October
Artists from diverse backgrounds come
together to present a series of explosive
short performances. Choreographers,
dancers, film makers, musicians and
visual artists team up to transform the
theatre space into a constantly
evolving visual landscape where
anything can happen.
Macbeth
2 November–3 November
National Theatre Live will broadcast
Manchester International Festival’s
electrifying production of Macbeth.
Starring BAFTA Award–winner Kenneth
Branagh, this unique production of
Sustainable City
Shakespeare’s tragic tale of ambition
and treachery unfolds within the walls
of an intimate Manchester church.
The Violent Outburst That Drew Me
To You
21 November–30 November
Italian Jazz Lounge
17 November
From celebrated playwright Finegan
Kruckemeyer comes this twisted, foot–
stamping, magical and musical tale full
of illusion and surprise. Ideal for ages 12
and over.
In a special 25th Anniversary Year Event,
four–time ARIA winner Paul Grabowsky
and renowned jazz and soul singer Virna
Sanzone combine to explore the rich
musical heritage of Sanzone’s Italian
roots. Before the performance, join us
for some Italian fanfare and drinks!
SWIMMING POOLS
Parramatta War Memorial
Swimming Pool
O’Connell Street, Parramatta
Tel: 9630 3669
Granville Swimming Centre
Enid Avenue, Granville
Tel: 9637 1593
A Life Exposed
2 December
LIBRARIES
Parramatta City Library
Address: Civic Place, Parramatta
Tel: 9806 5159
Dundas Valley Branch Library
Address: Sturt Street, Telopea
Tel: 9638 1146
A documentary that intersects art
and humanitarian practices, A Life
Exposed depicts Robyn Beeche’s radical
transformation from London high–
fashion photographer to documenter
of Indian culture cum chief motivating
force of a highly active NGO.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail is back on Saturday
26 October, a free national community–
driven event where thousands of garage
sales take place on the same day.
Visit garagesaletrail.com.au and
download the How–to–Guide
for households, schools and
community groups.
Compost Revolution
History Flashback:
Parramatta’s Town Hall
Parramatta’s Town Hall occupies the
original site set aside by Governor
Phillip for a “Large Town Hall”.
The site is considered the oldest
town hall site in Australia. In 1812,
Governor Macquarie established a
market place here, which operated
up until 1878.
In 1881, the Council Chambers was
constructed and a town hall was
completed a few years later. Prior
to this, Parramatta’s Councillors
met and conducted their business
in Elder House; which is now the
Woolpack Hotel.
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Council Services
Learn about composting and
worm farming through the online
Compost Revolution program at
compostrevolution.com.au/parramatta
By taking part, you can buy a compost
bin or worm farm at 50% off, including
free delivery (conditions apply). Attend a
workshop by registering at
parracity.nsw.gov.au/waste
Plate, Pocket and Planet Promotion*
environment, join a free 30–minute
Lunch Time Workshop at the Parramatta
Farmers’ Market, Church Street Mall.
Held every second Friday from 1
November to 13 December, participants
get to take home a beautifully crafted
ceramic plate or bowl by Parramatta
Clay Arts Inc.
Places are limited so register at
parracity.nsw.gov.au/waste
* Sponsored by EPA and delivered by
Parramatta City Council and Cleanaway
E-Waste Drop-Off Day
To recycle your e–waste, drop them off
at the next Electronic Waste Drop–Off
Day on Saturday, 16 November from
9am–3pm at the Council Depot, 1
Morton Street, Parramatta. Council is
giving away 10 double movie passes to
10 residents who drop–off their e–waste
on the day.
To learn simple ways to cut down on
food waste, save time, money and the
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Discover Parramatta
Parramatta Heritage Centre
Ermington Branch Library
Address: River Road, Ermington
Tel: 9638 2270
Granville Branch Library
Address: 8 Carlton Street, Granville
Tel: 9637 4270
Guildford Branch Library
Address: Railway Terrace, Guildford
Tel: 9632 6744
Constitution Hill Branch Library
Address: 20 Hollis Street, Constitution Hill
Tel: 9896 2201
THE PARRAMATTA HERITAGE
& VISITORS CENTRE
Address: 346A Church Street, Parramatta
(opposite Riverside Theatres)
Tel: 8839 3300
Fax: 9683 5608
MEALS ON WHEELS
Shop 3, 10 Hunter Street, Parramatta
Tel: 9635 5293
COUNCIL’S WASTE HOTLINE
Tel: 9806 5544
Parramatta City Council
30 Darcy Street Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
Telephone: (02) 9806 5050
Facsimile: (02) 9806 5917
Twitter:
@parracity
Parramatta City Council
@discoverparra
Discover Parramatta
@parralibrary
Parramatta Library
Email: [email protected]
Website: parracity.nsw.gov.au
THE LORD MAYOR’S WEBSITE
parracity.nsw.gov.au/lordmayor
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Contact your Councillors
Cr Scott Lloyd
0414 730 254
[email protected]
(LIB)
Caroline CHiSHolM
Ward
Cr Andrew Wilson
0414 190 205
[email protected]
(IND)
Carlingford
northmead
Telopea
Constitution
Hill
north Parramatta
Westmead
WOODVILLE WARD
laCHlan
MaCQUarie
Ward
dundas
rydalmere
Parramatta
Cr Paul Garrard
Deputy Lord Mayor
0414 504 504
[email protected]
(IND)
National Relay Service (NRS)
Telephone: 133 677
dundas Valley
ermington
arTHUr PHilliP
Ward
Cr Steven Issa
0416 100 223
[email protected]
(LIB)
Cr Lorraine Wearne
0416 035 817
[email protected]
(IND)
eastwood
oatlands
Harris
Park
Merrylands
Guildford
South
Granville
Chester
Hill
Melrose
Park
Camellia
rosehill
Clyde
Granville
Cr Glenn Elmore
WoodVille
0408 605 451
Ward
[email protected]
(ALP)
Cr Pierre Esber
0414 190 204
[email protected]
(ALP)
epping
old
Toongabbie
Pendle
Hill Wentworthville
Cr Jean Pierre Abood
0428 020 851
[email protected]
(LIB)
Baulkham Hills
Winston Hills
Seven
Hills
Toongabbie
Cr Bakous Makari
0428 024 484
[email protected]
(LIB)
LACHLAN MACQUARIE WARD
Cr Bob Dwyer
0428 024 997
[email protected]
(LIB)
Cr Julia Finn
0414 190 202
[email protected]
(ALP)
eliZaBeTH MaCarTHUr
Ward
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR WARD
Cr Shahadat Chowdhury
0469 441 272
[email protected]
(alp)
ARTHUR PHILLIP WARD
CAROLINE CHISHOLM WARD
The Councillors’ Support Officer (phone 9806 5066) can put you in touch with the Councillors that represent your
Ward. Alternatively you can contact them directly on the following numbers.
Cr John Chedid
The Lord Mayor
0431 506 055
[email protected]
(LIB)
Cr John Hugh
0428 017 928
[email protected]
(LIB)
Cr James Shaw
0428 020 053
[email protected]
(ALP)
Hearing impaired and deaf people may call Parramatta City Council through the NRS, using
modem or textphone by dialling 133 677 and quoting customer service number (02) 9806 5050.