Charles Street Square
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The City of Parramatta is moving forward with plans to transform the Parramatta City River Foreshore.
Anticipated for completion in 2022, Charles Street Square will be transformed into a vibrant public space, an accessible entry point to our City that celebrates the Parramatta River.
Proposed upgrades to Charles Street Square are part of significant ongoing investment in the revitalisation of Parramatta Quay and one of the first of a series of projects which aim to bring to life the vision for Parramatta as Sydney’s Central River City.
Draft concept designsThe City of Parramatta has developed a draft concept design for the upgrade of Charles Street Square that draws inspiration from the curved geometry of the river, the surrounding landscape, and the site’s unique history.
The draft concept design features new ramps and stairs, a wide riverfront walk, flood-resilient and sustainable design elements, and more trees for shade and a parkland experience.
Submissions in response to the draft concept designs close 4:30pm Monday 16 March 2020.
How to view the draft concept designs and have your say on the Charles Street Square upgradeCommunity feedback is essential to ensuring Charles Street Square becomes a welcoming public space that caters for all members of our community. The City of Parramatta values your input on this exciting project and invites you to provide feedback to help further refine the design.
The draft concept design for Charles Street Square will be on public exhibition until 4:30pm Monday 16 March 2020 and can be viewed in the following ways:
OnlineVisit Our engagement portal to have your say
You can review materials including artist impressions and provide feedback by clicking the ‘have your say’ button. Information is available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Korean and Simplified Chinese.
In personCity of Parramatta Council Administration Building: Ground Floor, 126 Church Street, Parramatta: Monday–Friday 8:30am-5pm
City of Parramatta Libraries
City of Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centre: 346A Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150: Monday–Sunday 9am-5pm.
Community drop-insProject officers will be available to discuss the draft concept design and help you provide feedback.
Farmers Markets, Parramatta Town Hall, Centenary Square 182 Church Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Friday 6 March 11am-2pm
Parramatta Ferry Wharf Charles Street Square, 38 Charles Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Sunday 1 March 10am-2pm Saturday 7 March 2pm-6pm
SubmissionsSubmissions close 4:30pm Monday 16 March 2020.
Visit Council’s engagement portal to have your say.
You can review materials including artist impressions and provide feedback by clicking the ‘have your say’ button. Information is available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Korean and Simplified Chinese.
Email and postal submissionsSubmissions should address how the proposed concept design delivers on a desire to create a welcoming arrival point for visitors and improves public access to the river foreshore. You may also wish to comment on design elements.
Email: [email protected]
Postal submissions:
Chief Executive Officer City of Parramatta Council PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 Attention: City Transformation Team Subject: Charles Street Square Upgrade
All submissions received will be considered before the concept design for Charles Street Square is finalised. Any submissions received may be made publicly available and may include the name(s), address, signature and contact details provided.
If you have any questions regarding the upgrade for Charles Street Square, please contact Council’s City Transformation Team on 1300 617 058.