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Parramatta Square
Public space in Sydney, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Parramatta Square is a public space in Parramatta in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, located between Darcy Street and Macquarie Street.[1]
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It is host to a number of buildings and cultural centres, including Parramatta Town Hall, PHIVE library and civic centre and various retail and dining options.[2] Parramatta Square also hosts many businesses.[2]
PHIVE is a civic centre that plays host to events with various facilities available such as the council chambers. Its red roof is intended to mimic the local flora.[3]
The Westfield shopping centre is also nearby through the train station.[4]
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Transport
Parramatta Square is accessible via frequent light rail, train, bus and ferry services.[5][4]
Parramatta will receive a metro station adjacent to the square as part of the Metro West project and can be seen to the right of the nearby light rail stop.[6]
History
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The foundation stone of St John's Cathedral in Parramatta was placed at the western end of the precinct in 1797 which made it the oldest place of Christian worship[p in New South Wales. The railway station opened in 1860. The town hall building was completed in 1883.[7]
The inaugural building to be constructed in Parramatta Square was opened in 2009.[7]
In May 2024, ABC Radio Sydney started broadcasting from Parramatta Square.[8][9][10] In December 2024, 7pm ABC News bulletins started being broadcast from the new Parramatta studios followed by the news channel in February 2025.[9]
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