Parramatta. Transformation of suburb

Parramatta City Council proposes to allocate $90,000 to investigate options to transform the Rydalmere precinct into a technology and knowledge centre. Council regards Rydalmere as a major component of the Parramatta Primary Centre, the economic hub of the city. The proposal is contingent on council obtaining approval from the Department of Local Government to continue a special rate for economic development. Council’s aims for the rundown industrial precinct around railway station include the encouragement of a vibrant industrial, educational and research precinct; and the development of strong links between UWS and industry both inside and outside the precinct.