Two Metro stops confirmed for City of Parramatta

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer has welcomed today’s State Government announcement confirming the proposed locations of seven stations for the new Sydney Metro West.

Two stations will be built within the City of Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA) – at Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park. A potential third station is also being considered at Rydalmere.

“Sydney Metro West is a critical piece of infrastructure that will support the vision of Parramatta as Sydney’s Central City. It is also desperately needed to relieve the overcrowded heavy T1 rail line and this announcement is an important and exciting next step,” Cr Dwyer said.

“This project will slash travel times for the growing number of people who live or work in the City of Parramatta. We look forward to working with the State Government to make this a reality and deliver the transport connections, integrated development and jobs growth our community needs.”

The proposed new station at Parramatta will sit within the commercial heart of the CBD. It will help connect to Parramatta Light Rail and support the growth in workers and visitors expected with developments such as Parramatta Square and the Powerhouse precinct.

The proposed Westmead Metro station will be located next to the existing Westmead Station, with an entrance on Hawkesbury Road servicing workers, students and residents in the area. This station will provide more connections for people to the Westmead Innovation Precinct.

Sydney Olympic Park will get a Metro station within walking distance of ANZ Stadium, just east of Olympic Boulevard.

A Metro station is also proposed for Westmead, next to the existing train station, with an entrance on Hawkesbury Road. This station will provide more connections for people to the Westmead Innovation Precinct. 

“This isn’t just about Metro stops, this is about fully integrated developments within the City that will deliver more vibrant and active public spaces,” Cr Dwyer said.

The State Government is assessing the feasibility of another station at Rydalmere, near the campus of Western Sydney University.

“Council is looking forward to participating in discussions on potential additional stations,” Cr Dwyer said.

“Our City does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to housing and jobs for Sydney. Growth needs to be matched with real infrastructure investment and committed funding, and this announcement is another great step in building a true Central City.”

Construction work is scheduled to begin next year.