Parramatta. Athletes contribute $2.7m

The influx of Sydney 2009 World Masters Games athletes to competitions in the Parramatta area will directly contribute to 2642 room nights in accommodation for the city, equating to approximately $2.7 million expenditure to the local economy, according to Parramatta City Council. “By measuring their impact on the local economy with our economic modelling system, their contribution as tourists will translate to over $5 million generated for Parramatta as we calculate the industrial and consumption flow-on effect. It’s this type of information that highlights the importance of hosting large events in Parramatta as we develop our tourism and attractions industry,” Parramatta Lord Mayor, Paul Garrard, said.