Newsletter April 2021

‘Eat Street Uncovered’ will make the most of a break in construction.

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New artist impressions of the Light They also reveal the design of the alignment at Text colums 1 to go her Rail have been released, offering a glimpse of how Tramway Avenue where trams from the former Greater Parramatta will be revitalised by modern, Duck River tramway ran from 1883 to 1943; as well frequent light rail when passenger services from as new images between Carlingford and Camellia, Westmead to Carlingford begin in 2023. where the former T6 Carlingford Rail Line is being The artist impressions highlight how the light rail converted to dual-track light rail; and visions of will integrate into the surrounding urban landscape, ‘Eat Street’ – the dining precinct in the heart of including a new walking and bike-riding path, the Parramatta CBD. (also known as an active transport link), and The artist impressions reflect the level of community transform parts of Parramatta and the broader area. feedback that went into the design of the light For the first time, the images showcase the future rail ahead of construction. They tell the story of a Westmead Station, where light rail will start and stop modernised Parramatta of the future, where public its journey, as well as the wire-free section through transport is seamless and convenient, when the the Cumberland Hospital Precinct, which will also Parramatta Light Rail opens in 2023. feature ‘green track’, where grass is grown in and Take a look at the images by visiting around the light rail track. parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/gallery Making tracks on ‘Eat Street’ The revitalisation of Parramatta’s ‘Eat Street’ A celebration is planned after major construction is underway with the first Parramatta Light Rail is complete, with a Transport for NSW activation tracks laid in the dining precinct. known as ‘Eat Street Uncovered’ to take place before the commencement of network testing Around 500 people per day and 300 each night and commissioning. worked through the summer holiday period to connect utilities and lay tracks for the new light rail network. Major construction along ‘Eat Street’ on Church Street, between Market and George Streets, is being fast-tracked for completion in mid-2021, returning the street to one of Western ’s dining attractions.

Light rail tracks continue to be laid along Parramatta’s ‘Eat Street’. Construction update: what’s happening in your area? Along Hawkesbury Road in Westmead, light rail tracks continue to be laid and preparation works are beginning to build the Westmead Hospital Stop. Over in , light rail tracks continue to be laid along sections of Church and Fleet Streets. In Cumberland, a temporary 60-metre-long-jetty has been built on to enable the construction of a new light rail and active transport bridge alongside the existing Bridge Road bridge. Below ground in the Parramatta CBD, stormwater drainage is being put in place, while above ground, Progress of the new walking and bike-riding path. concrete slab and light rail tracks continue to be laid along Church and Macquarie Streets. From Carlingford to Camellia, works are progressing on the new walking and bike-riding path, or active transport link, with twenty-five per cent of the path complete, and a significant amount of landscaping and tree planting is underway. In Rosehill, work continues on the construction of the biggest bridge on the project, which will span six lanes of traffic over and accommodate both light rail and active transport. Pre-fabricated steelwork for the steel arch is assembled for the new James Ruse Drive bridge by using a 250-tonne mobile crane. Tracking tracks laid Support ‘Eat Street’ The Parramatta Light Rail team has laid over 1.5 kilometres of track along the alignment so far. businesses this NRL You can keep up to date with the progress of tracks laid with our online tracker at season to win parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au Show your support for restaurants, cafes, bars and small food vendors along the light rail alignment this NRL season for your chance to win a $100 dining voucher. To celebrate the return of the NRL season to Bankwest Stadium, Transport for NSW has launched the new Enjoy Game Day on Eat Street campaign through the Activate Parramatta app. Scan the QR code at a participating business between 11 March and 4 September and play the mini game. Each time you play you will go in the draw to win! Find out more at activateparramatta.com.au

Track slab pour along Macquarie Street, Parramatta CBD.

Works to construct the James Ruse Drive Bridge are currently in progress with the team assembling the pre-fabricated steelwork for the steel arch, which weighs in at an incredible 430 tonnes, Track work underway along Fleet Street, North Parramatta. using a 250-tonne mobile crane. Download ‘Activate Parramatta’ from your app store today. Football field upgrades kick off Local sports enthusiasts, families and the community Light rail at Robin Thomas Reserve will be wire-free will have access to improved sporting grounds and and feature ‘green track’, where grass is grown in and amenities at Robin Thomas Reserve in Parramatta, around the tracks, all helping to preserve the natural as part of the Parramatta Light Rail program of works. beauty of the Reserve and promote the area as an The improvements are the first step in a major upgrade important green space for everyone to enjoy. of the Reserve, and will include a new cricket pitch, From 2023, Robin Thomas Reserve will be a goal posts, fences, shelters, footpath, pedestrian short walk away from the future light rail stop at lighting and upgraded sports lighting. In the future, Harris Street, Parramatta. the amenities building will be upgraded, and new park furniture and barbecue facilities installed.

Artist impression of Robin Thomas Reserve. What’s next? The light rail route The $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail will connect Westmead Early to mid 2021 to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, with the network expected to commence passenger services in 2023. • Trackwork commences along Parramatta Light Rail the Carlingford to Camellia corridor Route map Carlingford

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Eat Street M 2023 S Camellia E Westmead MA VENU CQUARIE ST ND A GEORG GRA E S Tramway Parramatta Square T • Parramatta Light Rail Harris Avenue Street STABLING AND commences services MAINTENANCE FACILITY Parramatta ROSEHILL Y RACECOURSE HW RN STE WE AT GRE Rosehill Take a seat Keramic Café in Westmead recently received some new outdoor furniture, with support from Transport for NSW’s Parramatta Light Rail team. Previously used for Transport for NSW’s summer events around the Parramatta CBD, Keramic owner Kong and his team were excited to repurpose the pods, swings, tables and chairs as outdoor seating for their customers to enjoy. This initiative is part of Transport for NSW’s plan to bring life and vitality into the Parramatta CBD and across the wider area during light rail construction. Visit Keramic Café at 175 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, to enjoy delicious coffee in convenient outdoor seating. Customers enjoying the new outdoor seating at Keramic. 210314_PLR_Q1Newsletter_April Translating and Interpreting Services If you require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to telephone Parramatta Light Rail on 1800 139 389.

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