Final Report: Planning for Parramatta’s Cultural Infrastructure

The "Cultural Infrastructure and Investment Strategy 2021-2040" was Commissioned by the City of Parramatta. The Strategy is designed to: *Identify priorities for future cultural infrastructure that will consolidate Parramatta as a desirable destination to live, work and play; *Assist with a strategic and coordinated approach within Council to advance the delivery of cultural infrastructure within the City; *Direct sound decision making about planning, funding, delivering and negotiating for cultural infrastructure over the next 20 years; *Capitalise on the growth and development underway in the City of Parramatta, and to advocate more effectively during planning proposal negotiations for cultural facilities aligned with community needs; and *Investigate selected precincts and industrial lands across the City for their potential to support cultural infrastructure, and to review planning regulations and building controls with a view to removing existing barriers to cultural uses. The Strategy explores a range of funding options and priorities for investment in cultural infrastructure. It centres on Parramatta CBD and North Parramatta and several ‘precincts of Parramatta’ which include: Westmead; Sydney Olympic Park; Camellia; Harris Park; Epping; Rydalmere; North Rocks and Silverwater.