Parramatta. Common sense required

The implications of the World Heritage listing of Old Government House (OGH), in Parramatta Park, are putting at risk the growth and development of the Parramatta CBD. Should the federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, decide that high-rise towers, such as the proposed Merion Apartments’ $135 million redevelopment of the former David Jones site, impinge on the sight lines from OGH, the future of the Parramatta CBD as a thriving economic hub is in jeopardy. Common sense must prevail.

Parramatta. Talks on OGH heritage listing

Parramatta City Council will hold talks this week with representatives of the federal government on council’s concerns regarding the impact on views from the World Heritage listed Old Government House, in Parramatta Park, which may affect proposed high rise building projects in the CBD, such as the $135 million Meriton Apartments’ redevelopment proposal of the former DJ’s store, in Church Street. It will include a 24-storey and 34-storey residential towers.

Parramatta. Funding for heritage site

The NSW Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, has announced funding of $75,000 to assist with conservation work at the Old Government House, in Parramatta Park, as part of $5.3 million of funding for 73 heritage projects and programs across NSW for 2009 - 2011.