Parra Pulse April - Parramatta City Council

PARRA PULSE
The leading City in the heart of Sydney
April - June 2011
Parramatta takes centre stage
Parramatta took centre stage on 8 March 2011, where leading politicians,
business stakeholders and community members converged in Parramatta at a
high-powered forum, ‘Parramatta: Australia’s Next CBD’, to set the agenda for
the growth of Western Sydney and ensure the region’s future priorities are met.
The forum, an initiative of the Lord
Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid,
was attended by more than 250 guests
and chaired by Founding Director of the
Greater Sydney Partnership, Christopher
Brown.
Cr Chedid, said the high powered forum
was a unique opportunity to have
some of the best minds in one room to
discuss the future of Parramatta and
best manage the anticipated growth of
Sydney.
“The feedback on the day was that this
initiative was long overdue. There was
also renewed confidence from business
and investment stakeholders who left
the forum believing that things were
starting to happen in the City,”
Cr Chedid said.
“Many of the problems currently
plaguing Sydney, such as transport and
employment, can be solved through
proper infrastructure investment in
Parramatta. We can provide jobs close
to people’s homes in the west and our
central location makes for an ideal focal
point for the City’s future transport
system,” he added.
To alleviate transport concerns,
Cr Chedid unveiled at the forum a
proposed amendment to the Parramatta
Epping Rail Link, which would include a
second station in Parramatta North and
a Hills Rail Link.
“As the geographic heart of Sydney, the
gateway to Western Sydney, and one of
the fastest growing regions in Australia,
it is vital that we have the necessary
infrastructure in place to support future
development,” Cr Chedid said.
“These proposed rail connections are
realistic and achievable options which
will provide greater employment access
to those who reside in the north and
north-west and facilitate our City’s
growth as Sydney’s second CBD,” he said.
NSW Premier, The Hon. Barry O’Farrell with Lord
Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid.
Council’s proposed rail models take
into account an expected increase of
student numbers at the University of
Western Sydney and in the Parramatta
city centre over the next decade,
consistent with the State Government’s
Metropolitan Plan for Sydney 2036,
backed by the State’s leading economist,
Christopher Brown.
“The formal recognition and further
development of Parramatta as Sydney’s
second CBD is essential to cater for the
sustainable growth of metropolitan
Sydney. To make this a reality we need
planning reform, transport, cultural and
educational infrastructure investment
and governance review,” Cr Chedid said.

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Lord Mayor’s Message
Parramatta took centre stage on
8 March, when it hosted the
Economic Development Forum,
‘Parramatta: Australia’s Next
CBD’. Key and diverse stakeholders
discussed our City’s important role in
the future development of Sydney.
Many views and topics were
discussed on the day, including
a transport proposal which, if
adopted, will alleviate traffic and rail
congestion, and support Parramatta’s
growth as Sydney’s second or twin
CBD.
This forum positioned Parramatta as
the solution to Sydney’s transport
problems and I’m proud to have been
able to play a part in helping to get
this initiative off the ground.
In other news, the turnout to
the launch of Liquid Cinema was
impressive, with hundreds of moviegoers
packing the river foreshore
throughout March. Given the
response so far, I think it’s fair to say
that Liquid Cinema could become a
regular summer fixture.
I’d also like to offer a big thank
you to the many people who
contributed to the Lord Mayor and
Lady Mayoress Queensland Flood
Appeal which helped raise $100,000
for families impacted by the recent
disaster.
Cr John Chedid
Lord Mayor of Parramatta
Lord Mayor Cr John Chedid and Lady Mayoress Monty Chedid proudly display a cheque to the value of
$100,000 for the Queensland Flood Appeal.
Council raises $100k to assist
Queensland flood victims
Parramatta City Council’s Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Queensland
Flood Appeal hit its target of $100,000, thanks to the generosity of local
residents, workers and businesses.
Donations were made at a series of
fundraising barbeques held in front of
Parramatta Town Hall. Council donated
$50,000 and this was matched by
donations from local businesses and the
community.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John
Chedid, flew to Queensland in March
to present $100,000 to areas impacted
by the recent flood disaster and was
warmly welcomed by Queenslanders in
Brisbane and Rockhampton.
Cr Chedid presented $50,000 to
Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor,
Cr Campbell Newman, which will go
towards restoring community services
and facilities such as Meals on Wheels,
parks and also assisting local sporting
and volunteer groups. A further $10,000
was presented to Brisbane’s Salvation
Army to assist with its relief efforts.
Rockhampton Regional Council, which
included areas that were among the first
to be hit by the floods, received $30,000
– taking its flood appeal to a little more
than $400,000. A further $10,000 was
presented to Rockhampton’s St Vincent
de Paul Society.
Rockhampton Regional Council
Mayor, Cr Brad Carter, said he had
been overwhelmed by the generosity
shown towards the region, with people
and organisations from outside the
community continuing to dig deep.

The Old Kings School site.
Old Kings School to become arts
precinct
The Old Kings School site will be transformed into an arts and cultural
precinct and will receive $24.6m in funding from the State Government to
develop spaces for local artists and community groups.
The site will be shared between the
public and Catholic Church, with 88
per cent of the site to remain in public
ownership and the rest will be sold to
the Parramatta Diocese of the Catholic
Church, for $5.5m. Proceeds of the sale
will be directed to the arts precinct.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr Chedid,
said the announcement supported his
view that the site was suitable for use
by both the arts community and the
Catholic Church.
“I’ve said from day one that the site was
big enough for both groups to share
and it’s pleasing that this view has been
recognised by the State Government,”
he said.
“Council has been campaigning for the
site to be a leading creative arts hub
for the past two years and this space
will play a key role in our plans to
revitalise areas along the river foreshore
precinct,” he added.
The planned arts and education precinct
will include galleries, artists’ working
and performance space, and educational
facilities.
The Old Kings School site is just one
part of Council’s total vision for a
vibrant arts, entertainment and cultural
precinct running through the ‘heart’
of the City that will further build on
Parramatta’s reputation as one of
Sydney’s premier event destinations.
The river foreshore will be bustling with a
new range of events and entertainment.
Parramatta River
revitalised
Visitors and locals should look
forward to seeing much more
activity along the foreshore
as part of Council’s plan to
revitalise the Parramatta River.
Activities include an exciting new
winter event, open-air cinemas,
food and beverage kiosks and
live entertainment, which will
compliment Parramatta’s vibrant
social scene and dining precinct ‘Eat
Street’ in nearby Church Street.
Recently, Council ran a trial of Liquid
Cinema, an open-air cinema held
throughout March, which treated
audiences to free movie screenings
of Avatar, Hairspray, Mamma
Mia and The Lion King. Hundreds
of people enjoyed the open-air
screenings and it is likely to return
next summer.
Council will ensure that any
future development along the
foreshore provides the right mix of
commercial, retail, community and
recreational space and is accessible
through an effective, integrated
transport network.
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Eels great Nathan Cayless (left) given
the Key to the City of Parramatta by Lord
Mayor, Cr John Chedid.
Cayless given the Key
to the City
Parramatta Eels legend Nathan
Cayless was recognised by being
given the Key to the City, the most
prestigious accolade a resident can
receive from Council, by the Lord
Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid,
at the Parramatta Eels season launch
on Thursday 17 February 2011.
Nathan has been a champion for
Parramatta both on and off the field.
Cr John Chedid said the former Eels
captain was a worthy recipient not
only due to his impressive sporting
achievements, but also for his
ongoing efforts with local community
and charity groups.
“Nathan has been a champion of
Parramatta and it’s important for the
City to recognise the contribution
he has made over many years of
competition at the highest level,” he
said.
He joins Olympic gold medal-winning
runner Betty Cuthbert in receiving
this honour bestowed by the Council.
Safer City
improves Mall
The Lord Mayor’s Safer City
program is in full force with a
range of safety measures already
in place in Church Street Mall and
a noticeable improvement in the
amenity of the area.
Cr John Chedid initiated the Safer City
program in December 2010, aimed at
curbing the incidence of anti-social
behaviour through a focus on early
intervention, crime prevention measures
and the improvement of urban design.
As part of the Safer City program, a
Community Safety Forum was held
in December last year and another
in March, where Council and local
businesses met to develop effective
solutions to local safety problems.
A range of crime prevention measures
aimed at improving the safety of
residents, visitors and workers have
already been implemented as part of the
program, including:
• Increased police patrol of the area.
Council has worked closely with our
local police resulting in a stronger
police presence in the CBD
• Closed circuit TV cameras
throughout the CBD
• Armrests on all benches throughout
Church Street Mall to discourage
loiterers and combat anti-social
behaviour
Quick and easy way to track your DA
Parramatta Local Area Command
Superintendant Rob Redfern with Lord Mayor,
Cr John Chedid, next to one of many circuit TV
cameras throughout the CBD.
• Introduction of alcohol-prohibited
zones.
“Council has already taken some
positive steps towards stamping out
anti-social behaviour in our City with
fewer incidents reported and Council
is keen to continue to receive feedback
from the local community,” Cr Chedid
said.
“Council has shown that it won’t allow
its City to be degraded by crime and
anti-social behaviour,” Cr Chedid added.
Did you know you can track your development application using Council’s new online system?
Head to Council’s website at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au, click on the Build tab on the main menu and under Online Services
click on DA Search and Progress.

The On the site fast (marked track: in A red) proposal covers to 2.2 connect Ha and Parramatta has the potential to East Coast to include Fast multi Rail has -functional been facilities for
artistic, submitted commercial, to Federal residential Government and entertainment use.
WANTED: Bold, innovative and
creative ideas to transform our
river foreshore
Parramatta City Council is on
the hunt for the boldest, most
innovative and creative thinkers
to present their vision for an iconic site along the scenic Parramatta River
foreshore as part of an international ideas competition, ‘Ideas on Edge’.
Prize money of $50,000 is on offer
for a commercially viable idea for the
site located at a prime position on
the edge of Parramatta River. There is
also $10,000 up for grabs for the best
artistic submission, $5,000 for the best
student entry and $5,000 for a ‘highly
commended’ submission.
The site covers 2.2 Ha and is located
between Lennox and Bernie Banter
bridges. It is connected to transport,
shopping facilities and Parramatta’s
thriving dining precinct, ‘Eat Street’.
Potential use for the site could include
multi-functional facilities such as
conference, performance, cultural,
artistic, retail, commercial, entertainment
and residential.
“We want people from all over the world
to present some really innovative ideas.
This is not just necessarily a building
solution. We’re looking for a concept that
will build on Parramatta’s reputation as
one of Sydney’ premier events, shopping,
cultural and dining destinations,” said
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John
Chedid.
The competition is open to people of all
ages and backgrounds from around the
world until midday, Wednesday 11 May
2011.
Entry to the competition is free. For more
information about the ‘Ideas on Edge’
competition visit Council’s website at
www.parracity.nsw.gov.au or contact
Council on 9806 5050.
Pop Up Parramatta
arts project adds life
to Parramatta CBD
Are you an artist interested
in running your own creative
enterprise from vacant retail
and office spaces in the
Parramatta CBD? Then hurry
and submit your application
and create, sell or exhibit your
work in the heart of Parramatta.
Based on the successful Renew
Newcastle project, Pop Up
Parramatta is jointly funded by
Parramatta City Council and
Arts NSW to transform disused
commercial premises into temporary
innovative spaces.
One of the main aims of the project
is to activate unused commercial
and retail space to support and
grow creative communities,
while increasing cultural
awareness by linking artists and
creative practitioners with wider
communities.
The foundation of this project is the
temporary licence agreement with
the property owner and participant,
on a rolling 30-day licence
structure. Applicants who meet the
selection criteria will be required to
pay $25 per week for each space,
which covers maintenance and
insurance costs, but does not cover
the cost of utilities such as power,
water and gas.
To get involved, submit an
Expression of Interest application to
Cate Gilpin at
cgilpin@parracity.nsw.gov.au.
For further information on the
project call Cate on 0411 562 103 or
Council on 9806 5050.
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Ana-Maria Cindric accepts her award from Lord
Mayor, Cr John Chedid. Absent: Bettina Forde.
Top history students
receive John
McClymont Award
Ana-Maria Cindric and Bettina
Forde, recent graduates of
Catherine McAuley Westmead
High School, were awarded the
exclusive John McClymont Award
after achieving the highest marks
in HSC history in the Parramatta
local government area.
The award is dedicated to the
memory of local historian and
former president of the Parramatta
Historical Society, John McClymont.
“John McClymont was devoted
to researching Parramatta’s early
history, and it is Parramatta City
Council’s pleasure to name and
present this award in recognition of
John McClymont’s legacy,” he said.
As part of the award, Cr Chedid
presented Pictorial History
Parramatta and District, a book
written by the late John McClymont,
as well as a $100 voucher.
Council’s Loop bus goes green
The City’s free shuttle bus service,
The Loop, will now run seven days a
week and be coloured bright green,
after the former State Government
announced that it would fund the
service from mid March.
Ahead of the recent NSW State elections,
both sides of government pledged to fund
the service which carries, on average,
more than 4,000 commuters each day.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John
Chedid, said after continual lobbying by
Council, the announcements made by the
State Government and Opposition were a
win-win for the ratepayers of Parramatta.
“Council has been funding the cost of
this popular commuter service since it
was introduced in August 2008, so it’s
pleasing that the State Government has
finally come on board and recognised
the value of this important transport
connection in the CBD,” he added.
Annual homeless street count
The shuttle bus will continue with the
same route that is in place and stop at
existing locations, so there won’t be any
disruptions to the current service.
The free shuttle bus service will operate
approximately every 10 minutes between:
• 7am and 6:30pm on weekdays
• 8am and 4pm on Saturdays and
Sundays.
While most of us were tucked away in bed, more than 100 volunteers
took part in Parramatta City Council’s annual Homeless Street Count,
conducted throughout Parramatta on the night of Monday 7 February and
the early hours of Tuesday 8 February.
The count revealed more than 350
homeless residents, with 70 rough
sleepers and 284 sleeping in emergency
and crisis accommodation and revealed
a small decrease in the number of
rough sleepers counted on the night,
compared to last year, with increased
numbers reported in emergency and
crisis accommodation.
Data collected from the street counts
helps to better understand and address
homelessness in the area, and plays a
key role in informing the development
of Council’s homelessness policy and
The new shuttle bus service now operates
7 days a week.
improving the wellbeing of homeless
people in the Parramatta area.
The initiative was widely supported
by the Lord Mayor of Parramatta and
Councillors, local business, including
Westpac and Parramatta Chamber of
Commerce, service providers, local
police and the Parramatta Region
Homelessness Interagency.
If you’re interested in more information
on the next street count, contact
Victoria Edghill on 9806 5892.

New online applications will allow residents to contact Council quickly and easily.
Reach Council online in real-time
There’s now a quicker and easier way to communicate with Council thanks to
new and innovative online applications, enabling you to contact Council in
real-time via the web.
Online applications include online chat
sessions, a community facilities venue
booking system and residential parking
permit renewals.
Live Support Online is a convenient
way for you to contact Council through
real-time chat Monday to Friday from
8.30am to 4.30pm. To access live chat,
click on the Live Support Online tab on
Council’s home page. Please note that
this application is part of a trial.
Venue booking system allows you to
view the availability of all Council’s
Community Centres, Halls and Youth
Centres from the comfort of your own
home. The online booking system will
tentatively book a selected venue and
send through the booking enquiry to
Council’s Booking Officers. Users can
also take an interactive 360-degree
virtual tour of facilities online. To access
the application, simply click on the
Online Services Portal link on Council’s
website.
A new online application for residential
parking permits is a real time saver
by enabling you to renew your
parking permits quickly. To access the
application, simply click on the Online
Services Portal link on Council’s website.
You can also submit requests for service
using Council’s new SMS service. To
ensure your request is attended to
as soon as possible, please ensure
you include answers to the following
questions in your SMS message:
• What is the problem?
• Where is the problem located?
Provide specific details of street name
and number.
• What is your name? Council may need
to call you back if we require further
information to assist with the service
request.
Text messages are limited to 160
characters. SMS your service request to
0418 805 884.
St Patrick’s Cemetery
receives upgrade
A grave at St Patrick’s Cemetery.
Australia’s oldest Catholic cemetery,
St Patrick’s Cemetery, will receive a
restoration upgrade, as part of the
RTA’s Church Street southbound bus
lane scheme.
Restoration work will commence
along Church Street, between By
Street and Harold Street, past
St Patrick’s Cemetery, to widen
Church Street by two metres and
provide a dedicated bus lane.
The RTA will fund improvement
works in accordance with the
St Patrick’s Cemetery Conservation
Plan and Council will contribute
$45,000 after receiving a Regional
& Local Community Infrastructure
Program Grant from the Federal
Government.
The project will include:
• Erection of a timber and wire rural
style heritage fence along the
Church Street frontage
• Restoration of the existing
sandstone and cast iron entry
gates
• Restoration of the lych-gate that
fronts the corner of Church Street
and Pennant Hills Road
• Complete fencing of the entire
perimeter of the cemetery along
Pennant Hills Road and Castle
Street frontages.
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George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington.
Take a stroll, walk
your dog in an
off-leash area
Next time you’re taking your
dog for a walk, take a stroll at
one of the eight off-leash areas,
located at designated parks and
reserves throughout Parramatta
and surrounding suburbs.
The large open space will allow your
dog to exercise freely, help release
pent-up energy if your dog is housed
in a confined or small area, and can
contribute to a reduction in nuisance
behaviour such as uncontrolled
barking.
Council provides eight designated
dog off-leash areas at:
• Barnett Park, Winston Hills
• Burlington Memorial Park (north
area only), Northmead
• Cowells Lane Reserve, Ermington
• Dan Mahoney Reserve, North
Parramatta
• George Kendall Riverside Park
(fenced area only), Ermington
• McCoy Park (basin only),
Toongabbie
• Scout Memorial Park (east of
water canal only), Granville
• Wolseley Street Reserve, Guildford.
Be a responsible pet owner and register your pet with Council.
Register your pet for life
By law you are required to register your pet before it reaches six months
of age, or if you’re taking ownership of an aged pet, you need to check
if the animal is already registered and update Council with details of
ownership.
A form can be sent to you by calling
9806 5700. Alternatively, pick up a form
at Council’s Customer Contact Centre
located at 30 Darcy Street, Parramatta.
Current registration fees are:
• Non-desexed animal: $150
• Desexed animal: $40
• Pensioner with desexed animal: $15
• Recognised breeder (non-desexed):
$40
• Assistance animal, working dog
Council’s new microchipping service
Did you know you are required by law
to microchip your pet by 12 weeks of
age?
Council offers residents a new mobile
microchipping service - a quick,
painless and completely safe process
performed by an authorised implanter.
and greyhound registered under
the Greyhound and Harness Racing
Administration Act 2004: no charge.
It’s important you update your details
with Council if you move house, change
your contact number or go on holidays.
For further information call Parramatta
City Council on 9806 5700 and request
that a Change of Address Notice form
be posted to you.
The total cost is $35 per animal and
pensioners receive a discounted rate of
$15 per animal.
For further information on
microchipping your pet with Council or
to book phone 9806 5700.

The City of Parramatta is increasingly becoming a popular location to film.
Lights, cameras and plenty of action in Parramatta
Parramatta is increasingly becoming a popular location to film. The City offers a bustling café and restaurant
scene, modern high-rise buildings, iconic river and infrastructure, historic homes and versatile green open spaces,
all located within easy reach of Sydney.
In recent times, Parramatta has been
the location of great Australian films
including The Combination, Cedar Boys,
Casualty, Big Trouble and Little Fish and
has been the prime filming location of
the ABC’s newest series Crownies – an
intriguing drama about lawyers working
for the Public Prosecution.
Seniors Week 2011
celebrations brought
to life
Seniors were spoilt for choice
at this year’s Seniors Week
celebrations, which spanned from
21-28 March.
With more than 30 activities being
offered by Council including art
workshops, computer classes, tai
chi demonstrations, line dancing,
calligraphy classes and a golf
tournament, the Lord Mayor of
Parramatta, Cr John Chedid, said
Seniors Week celebrations in our City
provide an opportunity to acknowledge
the valuable contribution of our senior
community and the important role they
play.
Parramatta City Council is
enthusiastically implementing the NSW
Government’s film-friendly policies
designed to cut through red tape and
make approval processes easier, faster
and more streamlined than ever before.
“The theme of this year’s Seniors Week
was Live Life, and this is similar to the
message Council regularly promotes to
its seniors in Parramatta throughout
the year,” said Cr Chedid. “Seniors Week
is our way of recognising the time and
effort seniors dedicate to making our
City a better place.”
Council provides an extensive list of
programs and services for its senior
Council has a film officer to answer
questions and help with approval
processes and enquiries.
For further information contact Nick
Wright on 9806 5139 or email
nwright@parracity.nsw.gov.au
The Lord Mayor joins local seniors to celebrate the launch of Seniors Week 2011 over a banquet of
delicious food provided by the talented cooking students from Greystanes High School.
community, including the Senior Leisure
and Learning Centre, Meals on Wheels
and the Neighbour Aid program.
“Seniors make such a valued
contribution to our City and one of the
important roles of Council is to ensure
that they get the necessary support and
skills to get active and interact with
their community,” Cr Chedid said.
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Australia Day
Award winners
honoured
Local heroes, who dedicate their
time to improve our community,
were celebrated at a special award
ceremony on Australia Day.
Parramatta’s Australia Day Ambassador,
Catriona Rowntree, TV presenter on
Getaway, presented the Australia Day
Awards together with Lord Mayor of
Parramatta, Cr John Chedid, at the Dig
1100 Concert Stage, in Parramatta Park.
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TV Presenter Catriona Rowntree with the
Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid, on Australia Day.
Award winners included:
Citizen of the Year: Margaret Myhill
Margaret has contributed many countless
hours to the Dundas Valley Junior Rugby
Club, to assist young people and families
in crisis in the local community.
Highly Commended Citizen of the Year:
Peter Bacha
Since 1981, Peter has dedicated his time
as a player and recently as coach to
St Joseph’s Rydalmere Soccer Club, where
he volunteers to mentor young soccer
athletes.
Senior Citizen of the Year:
Diana Mahony
Diana has volunteered at The Judith
Hyam Memorial Trust Fund for Cancer
Research for 20 years. She was one of the
Left to right: Peter Bacha, Laith Jammal, Nick Bertus, Scoutreach resprentatives, Peter Warren,
Margaret Myhill, Mitchell Hodgson, Diana Mahony. Absent: Shirley Huang.
four ladies who played an instrumental
role into the formation of the trust.
Young Citizen of the Year:
Mitchell Hodgson
Mitchell is a venturer at Ermington
Scouts and represents the Parramatta
Distinct and Greater Sydney Region on
a number of state and national teams.
He also played an integral part of the
Scoutreach – Learning for Life program.
Highly Commended Young Citizen of
the Year: Laith Jammal
Together with Council, Laith launched
a clean-up campaign Dob in a Dumper.
Laith is also musically talented being
involved in a group called The Heartbeats.
Sportsperson of the Year: Shirley Huang
A keen volleyball player, Shirley has since
become a member of NSW Volleyball
Under 17s Women’s Team and competed
in the Australian Junior Volleyball
Championships.
Junior sportsperson of the Year:
Nick Bertus
A bright cricketing prospect from the
Parramatta District Cricket Club and a
member of the club’s second grade team.
Community Service Award:
Peter Warren
Peter has donated countless hours to a
number of charity organisations in the
local area over the years.
Community Event/Project of the Year:
Scoutreach – Learning for Life
Community leaders, local agencies
and public schools in the Telopea,
Rydalmere, Ermington and Dundas area,
have dedicated their time to work with
disadvantaged young people aged 6-11
years.
More than 50,000 people
celebrate Australia Day in
Parramatta Park
Parramatta’s famous Australia
Day celebrations opened with the
popular hot air balloon event,
Aerial Carnivale.
Morning festivities also treated families
with entertainment including an animal
farm, aerial and stilt performers, rides
and more.
Evening celebrations culminated with
the Dig 1100 Concert where concertgoers
were treated to a star-studded
entertainment line-up, featuring Justice
Crew, winner of The X Factor Altiyan
Childs, The Break and 80s legendary
rock group, the Hoodoo Gurus, who
performed live in front of more than
20,000 concert-goers. The night was
concluded with a spectacular fireworks
finale, lighting-up the night sky.

Contact your Councillors
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.
ARTHUR PHILLIP WARD
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR WARD
Cr Julia Finn
Mob : 0414 190 202
Cr Chiang Lim
Mob : 0427 277 299
Cr Prabir Maitra
Mob: 0448 480 323
Cr John Chedid
Lord Mayor
Mob: 0431 506 055
Cr Michael McDermott
Deputy Lord Mayor
Mob: 0408 650 417
Cr Mark Lack
Mob: 0418 207 366
Council Services
SWIMMING POOLS
• Parramatta Swimming Centre
O’Connell Street, Parramatta
Tel: 9630 3669
• Granville Swimming Centre
Enid Avenue, Granville
Tel: 9637 1593
LIBRARIES
• Parramatta City Library
Address: Civic Place, Parramatta
Tel: 9806 5159
• Dundas Valley Branch Library
Address: Sturt Street, Telopea
Tel: 9638 1146
WOODVILLE WARD
CAROLINE CHISHOLM WARD
Cr Paul Garrard
Mob: 0414 504 504
Cr Tony Issa, OAM
Mob : 0414 333 300
Cr Glenn Elmore
Mob: 0408 605 451
Cr Paul Barber
Mob: 0414 980 605
Cr Andrew Bide
Mob: 0458 784 540
Cr Scott Lloyd
Mob: 0414 730 254
• 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
LACHLAN MACQUARIE WARD
Cr Pierre Esber
Mob : 0414 190 204
Cr Lorraine Wearne
Mob: 0416 035 817
Cr Andrew Wilson
Mob: 0414 190 205
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Parramatta City Council
30 Darcy Street Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
Telephone: (02) 9806 5050
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Email: council@parracity.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.parracity.nsw.gov.au
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Welcome to the April-June edition of Parramatta
City Council’s community newsletter, Parra Pulse.
Our City is home to many major events each year
and 2011 started off with huge Australia Day
celebrations at Parramatta Park, where more than
50,000 came together to celebrate. To read more
see page 10.
The front page includes information about a recent
high-powered forum our city hosted, ‘Parramatta:
Australia’s Next CBD’, which brought together
political, industry and community leaders who
discussed the growth of Parramatta and its future.
Turn to page 2 and read about Council’s triumph
in raising $100,000 to assist Queensland flood
victims, and on page 3 you will find information
about activities along Parramatta River, including
live entertainment and free outdoor movie
screenings along the foreshore.
Read about changes to the city’s free shuttle bus
service, The Loop, on page 6 and turn to page 7 to
learn more about Council’s new online applications,
which will now make communicating with Council
easier.
For further information on all events and initiatives
visit Council’s website www.parracity.nsw.gov.au.
If you require interpretation assistance with this
newsletter please call TIS on 131 450 and ask them
on your behalf to contact Parramatta Customer
Service on 9806 5050 Monday to Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm.
National Relay Service (NRS)
Telephone: 133 677
Hearing impaired and deaf people may call Parramatta Council through the NRS, using modem
or textphone by dialling 133 677 and quoting customer service number (02) 9806 5050.