INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND TRANSFORMED

The plan to transform Camellia was proposed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in conjunction with the City of Parramatta Council and aims to provide 5000 new jobs for the area. It showcases a grand new development proposal that will see Camellia refurbished into a town of its own, featuring shops, offices, communal spaces, eateries, entertainment precincts, a primary school, library and residential hubs, all situated near to the Parramatta Light Rail Station.

The current industrial wasteland of Camellia

The residential housing will offer a variety of living spaces from the very affordable to luxury, allowing for a range of people to vacate the town space. in addition to this, the Parramatta Light Rail will provide a new stop in town, offering residents easy transportation across Sydney and increasing the value of the area.

The new riverfront park will encompass over 1.7km along the Parramatta River and will add much-needed green public space to the area. Public access will be provided across the river with new bridges in the works across the Duck River to Silverwater and over Parramatta River to Rydalmere. Additionally, the park will provide pedestrian access along the foreshore and include cycle access to the Parramatta Valley Cycleway.

Parramatta Lord Mayor Andrew Wilson is confident that the new community will create a vibrant and lively public space that will protect and enhance the environment of the Parramatta River.