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Full STEM ahead

28 February 2023
Full STEM ahead

We know how important it is to encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), which is why we jumped at the chance to visit all-girls high school, Our Lady of Mercy Colle… [see more]

Industry leaders invited to deliver Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

01 February 2023
Industry leaders invited to deliver Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

Leading infrastructure organisations are being invited to help shape and build the next stage of the Parramatta Light Rail. It was encouraging to see industry experts, both from across Australia and internationally, regi… [see more]

Families enjoy summer in Parramatta

12 January 2023
Families enjoy summer in Parramatta

The Parramatta Light Rail project is attracting plenty of families to the Parramatta CBD over the summer school holidays with an array of child-friendly installations and activities. Picnic tables, temporary seating, chi… [see more]

Parramatta Light Rail partnership gives a fig about trees

16 December 2022
Parramatta Light Rail partnership gives a fig about trees

The Parramatta Light Rail project has joined forces with City of Parramatta Council to plant 76 native figs in nearby streets, parks, and reserves, as part of a greening initiative to plant at least 2500 new trees by 202… [see more]

Parramatta Light Rail launches art initiative with local talent

14 December 2022
Parramatta Light Rail launches art initiative with local talent

Greater Parramatta will be brought to life with vibrant public art inspired by local artists and school students, as part of an innovative strategy to celebrate local communities, places and heritage along the Parramatta… [see more]

More than 5500 new trees for a greener Parramatta

12 December 2022
More than 5500 new trees for a greener Parramatta

The Greater Parramatta community will enjoy significantly more natural shade and environmental benefits with more than 5500 new trees being planted as part of the Parramatta Light Rail project.… [see more]

First Parramatta Light rail vehicle arrives

08 December 2022
First Parramatta Light rail vehicle arrives

The Parramatta Light Rail has reached a major new milestone with the arrival of the first vehicle in the new fleet and construction on the light rail stops nearly complete. The Parramatta Light rail continues to deliver … [see more]

Parramatta Light Rail Newsletter - December 2022

07 December 2022
Parramatta Light Rail Newsletter - December 2022

Welcome to the final edition of the Parramatta Light Rail newsletter for 2022. It has been a year of exciting progress, with track installation completed and light rail stop construction underway on the Stage 1 project. … [see more]

Industry invited to register interest in Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

06 December 2022
Industry invited to register interest in Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

The NSW Government is encouraging industry to register their interest to deliver the first phase of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, linking two communities with a new bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Poi… [see more]

Green track wins another national award

01 December 2022
Green track wins another national award

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 has been recognised in the Leadership, Advocacy and Research – city and regional scale category at the 2022 Australian Urban Design Awards (AUDA), for its research study ‘Green track for Par… [see more]

How Realise Business helped locals like Jackson’s Cafe

30 November 2022
How Realise Business helped locals like Jackson’s Cafe

The Parramatta Light Rail project continues to support and promote businesses along the Westmead to Carlingford alignment through various initiatives, including its engagement with business advisory group, Realise Busine… [see more]

Stage 2 Precinct factsheets now online

11 November 2022
Stage 2 Precinct factsheets now online

Precinct factsheets for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail are now available for download on the website. The factsheets outline the expected benefits of light rail and potential impacts of construction and operations … [see more]