Parramatta. Technology to boost economy

Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor, Paul Garrard, believes that with continued commitment to new technologies, international trade and the development of Civic Place, Parramatta can become one of the nation’s leading cities. He said his ‘smart-city’ approach was aimed at strengthening the connection between business, residents and the wider community. “My aim was to strengthen the city’s economy and transform our neighbourhoods, by not only providing wireless internet access throughout the area but also using new technology to offer a connected environment for business, job creation and information sharing,” he said in a statement when stepping down as lord mayor.