Parramatta Square, a key landmark in Western Sydney, has once again garnered recognition, securing the State’s top urban development award. The bustling precinct was named the 2024 Urban Renewal Project of the Year at the Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales (UDIA NSW) & Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence in Sydney.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Pierre Esber celebrated this achievement, marking the 10th accolade for the precinct since 2020. “Parramatta Square has reshaped our CBD, reflecting Parramatta’s historical significance as a meeting place,” he said. Last year, the Square became the first public domain in Australia to attain Climate Active carbon neutral certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
Cr Esber expressed gratitude to the UDIA NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for this honour and praised Walker Corporation for their role in the multi-billion-dollar project. The completion of Parramatta Town Hall in December last year signalled the end of the $2.8 billion precinct’s construction phase.
David Gallant, Walker Managing Director and CEO, remarked on the collaboration between government and private stakeholders that brought Parramatta Square to fruition. “Winning the UDIA award for excellence in urban renewal is a significant honour. Our vision, initiated by our late founder Lang Walker AO, has culminated in a vibrant commercial and cultural hub for Western Sydney,” Gallant said.
Parramatta Square has become a benchmark for urban renewal, with its premium design, top-notch amenities, and excellent transport connectivity. It features four A-Grade commercial towers, providing 240,000 square metres of office and retail space, alongside a 10,000 square metre public domain. The precinct hosts major corporations and organisations, including National Australia Bank (NAB), ABC, Walker Corporation, NSW Government, and Western Sydney University’s city campus.
Community and civic centres such as PHIVE and Parramatta Town Hall enhance the Square’s appeal, while public art installations like Place of the Eels by Sean Cordiero and Claire Healy, Reko Rennie’s Where the Eels Lie Down, and the Dharug Circle celebrate the City’s rich history. These elements complete a 20-year vision for Parramatta, making it a pivotal area for both commerce and culture in Western Sydney.
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