Passenger Rail, Market Sectors

Parramatta CBD construction plans released

Construction plans towards accommodating the Parramatta Light Rail in the Parramatta CBD have been released.

Major construction will begin in June 2020, but from February 2020, Church Street between Macquarie to Market Streets will become a pedestrian-only zone. Mobile work sites and temporary hoardings will be established along Church Street during this time.

A micro-tunnelling machine will construct drainage beneath the street from Centenary Square to the Parramatta River, to reduce noise and impact compared to street-level works.

According to a government statement “innovative technology and inventive engineering, has been developed to minimise impact on local businesses as much as possible.”

Augmented reality and digital 3D technology is being used to map underground utility services, which will provide real-time updates to inform construction planning.

Transport for NSW says it will commence a construction ‘grace period’ from November to February each year to ensure that local business owners, diners and shoppers do not experience constant construction works during the busy warmer months.

TfNSW also says it will work with local businesses to deliver activities and events to attract more people to the Parramatta CBD.