Construction underway on first Parramatta Light Rail stop

Work to transform the first light rail stop from vision to reality is underway on Church Street with two 23 metre-long 6-tonne canopies lifted into place in a major milestone for stage one of the Parramatta Light Rail project.

The installation of the canopy marked a significant achievement in the Parramatta Light Rail moving one step closer to delivering western Sydney commuters a first-class transport system.

Silverwater-based manufacturing company Icon Metal were engaged to manufacture and install the prefabricated light rail stop components, which will use 80 per cent of locally sourced materials. The prefabricated structures including the canopies were built at the factory, craned into place and assembled overnight on Church Street, between Phillip and George streets, to reduce construction impacts on site.

The final stop design was informed by extensive research, consultation with the community including accessibility groups, independent design review and prototyping.

Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail will connect Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta CBD and Camellia, and is expected to commence passenger services in 2023.

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