Proposed changes to City of Parramatta ward boundaries
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This exhibition is for changes to the ward boundaries within the City of Parramatta.
Under Section 211 of the Local Government Act 1993, councils that are divided into wards must keep ward boundaries under review to ensure the difference in voter numbers between wards does not exceed 10 percent variance.
Council is inviting the community to view the proposal and share feedback by 5pm on Tuesday 10 October 2023 on Participate Parramatta.
Why are changes needed?
The changes or adjustments are needed due to population growth in our City.
During a recent review of the City of Parramatta's five wards, using voter numbers provided by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC), Rosehill Ward was shown to have the highest number of voters and North Rocks Ward was shown to have the least number of voters, and the variance exceeded the 10 percent limit.
The City of Parramatta needs to redistribute the ward boundaries to comply with legislation. The City is required to notify the NSWEC of any changes to ward boundaries by 27 October 2023 to be in effect for the 14 September 2024 Local Government Election.
Where are the changes?
Below is the proposed redistribution of Ward boundaries which is consistent with the legislation.
Rosehill Ward to Parramatta Ward:
- 2,796 voters will be transferred from Rosehill Ward to Parramatta Ward.
The new Parramatta Ward boundary is, in general terms running from West to East: Pitt Street from the M4 Motorway, Great Western Highway, Parkes Street, then Harris Street to the Parramatta River.
Parramatta Ward to North Rocks Ward:
- 2,333 voters will be transferred from Parramatta Ward to North Rocks Ward.
The new North Rocks Ward boundary is, in general terms running from West to East: Old Windsor Road from Toongabbie Creek; and Hammers Road from Old Windsor Road to Windsor Road.
Other ways to have your say
Verbal Click here Please note that the verbal submission option is being offered for those that cannot provide or may find it difficult to provide a written submission.
Email [email protected] Subject: Proposed Ward Boundary Changes
Post City of Parramatta Council Attn: Governance Team Subject: Proposed Ward Boundary Changes PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
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