State Significant Development
Determination
Powerhouse Parramatta
City of Parramatta
Current Status: Determination
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Site preparation works including demolition of all structures and tree removal, construction, operation and use of the Powerhouse Parramatta, public domain works and use, vehicular access, infrastructure works and signage zones
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EIS (37)
Response to Submissions (24)
Agency Advice (10)
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Determination (8)
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Management Plans and Strategies (35)
Reports (1)
Independent Reviews and Audits (1)
Notifications (4)
Other Documents (7)
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Penalty Notice issued to Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd (SSD-10416) City of Parramatta LGA
On 1 April 2025, NSW Planning issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd (formerly Lendlease Building Pty Ltd) for commencing construction work at the Parramatta Powerhouse project prior to 8am on Saturday on four occasions from June through August 2024. Compliance with approved hours of work minimises the impacts of noise on sensitive receivers. NSW Planning will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.
Penalty Notice issued to Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd (SSD-10416) City of Parramatta LGA
On 1 April 2025, NSW Planning issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd (formerly Lendlease Building Pty Ltd) for carrying out construction work at the Parramatta Powerhouse project outside of standard construction hours on multiple occasions between March and June 2024. Compliance with approved hours of work minimises the impacts of noise on sensitive receivers. NSW Planning will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.
Inspections
29/03/2021
28/04/2021
25/05/2022
31/05/2022
18/04/2023
19/08/2024
19/02/2025
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Submissions
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Name Withheld
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New South Wales
Message
Dear Marcus,
Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are one of a kind in the Parramatta CBD and their lose would have a significant impact on the community's connection with heritage.
There is a simple solution. A three point plan:
Keep the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.
Create a brilliant Museum and cultural destination at historic Cumberland Hospital Precinct in North Parramatta.
Save historic Willow Grove & St Georges Terraces, and realise the existing Parramatta Council vision for a public square alongside the river
Yours sincerely,
Please don’t publish my name.
I have not made any reportable political donations.
Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are one of a kind in the Parramatta CBD and their lose would have a significant impact on the community's connection with heritage.
There is a simple solution. A three point plan:
Keep the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.
Create a brilliant Museum and cultural destination at historic Cumberland Hospital Precinct in North Parramatta.
Save historic Willow Grove & St Georges Terraces, and realise the existing Parramatta Council vision for a public square alongside the river
Yours sincerely,
Please don’t publish my name.
I have not made any reportable political donations.
Hayli Thomson
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Hayli Thomson
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New South Wales
Message
To Mr. Jennejohn and the team who are thrilled by the prospect of making millions,
My name is Hayli Thomson and I'm a resident of the Parramatta area writing in objection of the planned destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace.
From the moment I heard of your intentions, it honestly made me incredibly embarrassed to be Australian. I don't intend for this to be a lengthy email. You've read the arguments against the destruction of the properties (although it's startlingly obvious that you don't care to understand these arguments), so I won't waste my time outlining them.
I've always held the history of Parramatta very close to my heart. For the HSC, I spent a year deep in research in order to write and perform a drama piece based on the Parramatta Female Factory. Ten years later, I'm a published author of Australian children's literature. I write historical fiction for kids. In destroying Willow Grove and the St George Terraces, you're robbing future generations of their history, of touchstones of our country's identity. How deeply shameful.
"We are not makers of history. We are made by history." - Martin Luther King Jr.
My name is Hayli Thomson and I'm a resident of the Parramatta area writing in objection of the planned destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace.
From the moment I heard of your intentions, it honestly made me incredibly embarrassed to be Australian. I don't intend for this to be a lengthy email. You've read the arguments against the destruction of the properties (although it's startlingly obvious that you don't care to understand these arguments), so I won't waste my time outlining them.
I've always held the history of Parramatta very close to my heart. For the HSC, I spent a year deep in research in order to write and perform a drama piece based on the Parramatta Female Factory. Ten years later, I'm a published author of Australian children's literature. I write historical fiction for kids. In destroying Willow Grove and the St George Terraces, you're robbing future generations of their history, of touchstones of our country's identity. How deeply shameful.
"We are not makers of history. We are made by history." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Carol Cotter
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Carol Cotter
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New South Wales
Message
Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because there are other solutions that can be used to bring about a resolution befitting the use of these two important venues. As well, the public has spoken in favour of retaining and saving the heritage listed buildings Willow Grove and St George's Terrace, which demands attention.
Carolyn Cotter
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because there are other solutions that can be used to bring about a resolution befitting the use of these two important venues. As well, the public has spoken in favour of retaining and saving the heritage listed buildings Willow Grove and St George's Terrace, which demands attention.
Carolyn Cotter
Tracey Peterson
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Tracey Peterson
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Northern Territory
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Dear Sir,
I am writing to object to the destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace at Parramatta. I would respectfully request this decision be overturned.
I am writing to object to the destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace at Parramatta. I would respectfully request this decision be overturned.
Rhianna Keen
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Rhianna Keen
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New South Wales
Message
Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because I cannot bear to see the destruction of our cultural heritage. Please consider alternative options. We have a community responsibility to preserve our cultural history for future generations of Parramatta.
Regards,
Rhianna
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because I cannot bear to see the destruction of our cultural heritage. Please consider alternative options. We have a community responsibility to preserve our cultural history for future generations of Parramatta.
Regards,
Rhianna
David Thomason
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David Thomason
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New South Wales
Message
Please accept this as my objection Marcus.
Narelle Vance
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Narelle Vance
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New South Wales
Message
Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because in my view it very shortsighted to demolish the remaining heritage of Parramatta.
Numerous studies show that maintaining heritage places brings social and financial wealth to communities by creating employment opportunities and tourism attractions, as well as creating a sense of place and community identity for residents.
There is no reason to demolish these buildings when clever design could incorporate them into a successful adaptive reuse of the site. Why should the people of NSW accept anything other than design excellence, which in my view maintains heritage as a vital part of public-space making?
I deplore the destruction of NSW heritage occurring under the Berejiklian government. The reversal on the disastrous Powerhouse move is a good start. It is now time to scrap the whole plan for the development site and listen to the community, NOT the developers and vested interests.
Sincerely,
Narelle Vance
(Master of Cultural Heritage, Grad Cert Museum and Heritage Studies).
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because in my view it very shortsighted to demolish the remaining heritage of Parramatta.
Numerous studies show that maintaining heritage places brings social and financial wealth to communities by creating employment opportunities and tourism attractions, as well as creating a sense of place and community identity for residents.
There is no reason to demolish these buildings when clever design could incorporate them into a successful adaptive reuse of the site. Why should the people of NSW accept anything other than design excellence, which in my view maintains heritage as a vital part of public-space making?
I deplore the destruction of NSW heritage occurring under the Berejiklian government. The reversal on the disastrous Powerhouse move is a good start. It is now time to scrap the whole plan for the development site and listen to the community, NOT the developers and vested interests.
Sincerely,
Narelle Vance
(Master of Cultural Heritage, Grad Cert Museum and Heritage Studies).
Sonia Unknown
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Sonia Unknown
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New South Wales
Message
I object to the destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace.
DON’T DO IT.
DON’T DO IT.
Sarah Thompson
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Sarah Thompson
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because I value our history. I consider the relocation of the power house a poor decision for the people of NSW. The original powerhouse should remain, and Parramatta should get their own NEW museum. HOWEVER I do not support the demolition of Willow Grove and the St George's Terraces should be demolished to do this. .And I implore you to reconsider this action. Find another location.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Thompson
Yours sincerely
Sarah Thompson
Taposhi Sarwat
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Taposhi Sarwat
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New South Wales
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objecting to the destruction of Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace
Louise O'Neill
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Louise O'Neill
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New South Wales
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A disgraceful decision to bulldoze this heritage building. Another blunder by the NSW Government which will be reflected in the next ballot box. Why is our heritage sites viewed as worthless by this government. Shame !shame !shame!
Lee Greenaway
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Lee Greenaway
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New South Wales
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Dear Marcus,
So much of Sydney’s historical past has already been destroyed that it’s important to conserve what we have left. Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace in Parramatta must be saved from demolition and restored for the enjoyment of local people.
I am more than happy for Parramatta to have a museum but shifting the Powerhouse museum from its present site is clearly a pathetic effort to get hold of valuable land at Ultimo.
We object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because we should conserve and restore heritage buildings in situ and because moving all the exhibits from Ultimo would be a waste of money.
Yours Sincerely,
Lee Greenaway and family
So much of Sydney’s historical past has already been destroyed that it’s important to conserve what we have left. Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace in Parramatta must be saved from demolition and restored for the enjoyment of local people.
I am more than happy for Parramatta to have a museum but shifting the Powerhouse museum from its present site is clearly a pathetic effort to get hold of valuable land at Ultimo.
We object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because we should conserve and restore heritage buildings in situ and because moving all the exhibits from Ultimo would be a waste of money.
Yours Sincerely,
Lee Greenaway and family
Phillip Coffey
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Phillip Coffey
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New South Wales
Message
I have followed with interest the progress of the proposed new museum for Parramatta.
As a former resident of Westmead I have a strong connection with Parramatta having been born there and have forebears who either lived, were married or died there including a first fleet marine buried in the historic St John's Church graveyard.
Growing up where I did I have memories of some of the places in Parramatta that are no longer there and whilst some had to go others could have been saved.
Parramatta occupies a unique place in European settlement of Australia and should be looked at differently to other areas of suburban Sydney.
Progress is necessary but not at the expense of destroying history and the character of the Parramatta CBD.
I trust that the government will reconsider and look at how the new museum could be created incorporating these unique structures.
As a former resident of Westmead I have a strong connection with Parramatta having been born there and have forebears who either lived, were married or died there including a first fleet marine buried in the historic St John's Church graveyard.
Growing up where I did I have memories of some of the places in Parramatta that are no longer there and whilst some had to go others could have been saved.
Parramatta occupies a unique place in European settlement of Australia and should be looked at differently to other areas of suburban Sydney.
Progress is necessary but not at the expense of destroying history and the character of the Parramatta CBD.
I trust that the government will reconsider and look at how the new museum could be created incorporating these unique structures.
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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New South Wales
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I would like to notify you of my objection to the Powerhouse Parramatta Development which involves the demolition of two heritage listed buildings in Parramatta (Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace).
I have not made any reportable political donations.
I wish for my name to be withheld from being published with my submission.
Thank you
I have not made any reportable political donations.
I wish for my name to be withheld from being published with my submission.
Thank you
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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New South Wales
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Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because it means losing buildings of immeasurable heritage value.
The rich history of Parramatta must be preserved through the conservation of important buildings such as Willow Grove and the St George’s Terrace.
I don’t care much where you put a museum in Parramatta but please don’t put it on the proposed site and destroy the city’s heritage in the process.
I have not made any donations to any political parties and ask that my name not be published with my submission.
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because it means losing buildings of immeasurable heritage value.
The rich history of Parramatta must be preserved through the conservation of important buildings such as Willow Grove and the St George’s Terrace.
I don’t care much where you put a museum in Parramatta but please don’t put it on the proposed site and destroy the city’s heritage in the process.
I have not made any donations to any political parties and ask that my name not be published with my submission.
Jacqueline McCoy
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Jacqueline McCoy
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because it’s ridiculous that the state and federal government doesn’t give a rat’s arse About Australia’s heritage, our animals and nature. It’s embarrassing and heartbreaking. I hate the leaders of this country.
Jennelle Back-Sercombe
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Jennelle Back-Sercombe
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New South Wales
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Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..
Leora Bablanian
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Leora Bablanian
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New South Wales
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Ms Berejiklian,
I object most strongly to the demolition of the above listed heritage buildings.
I object most strongly to the demolition of the above listed heritage buildings.
Christine Le Brocque
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Christine Le Brocque
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because too many historically beautiful buildings are replaced by “new” ugly monstrosities. Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are one of a kind in the Parramatta CBD and their lose would have a significant impact on the community's connection with heritage"
Elizabeth Jenkins
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Elizabeth Jenkins
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OATLANDS
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New South Wales
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I object to the Parramatta Powerhouse because I do not want to see the destruction of a very important building in Parramatta's history. I would like Willow Grove to be preserved for future generations. St George's terrace should also be preserved. Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace are one of a kind in the Parramatta CBD and their loss would have a significant impact on the community's connection with heritage.
We have already lost two other old hotels in the area for the light rail. Parramatta is losing some of its historic character,
If those in Europe had thought like the state government there would only be new buildings!
Where the museum is being planned to be built is a flood plain and it seems a very costly and risky procedure to build there anyway.
I have not made any reportable political donations.
We have already lost two other old hotels in the area for the light rail. Parramatta is losing some of its historic character,
If those in Europe had thought like the state government there would only be new buildings!
Where the museum is being planned to be built is a flood plain and it seems a very costly and risky procedure to build there anyway.
I have not made any reportable political donations.
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Project Details
Application Number
SSD-10416
Assessment Type
State Significant Development
Development Type
Museum, Gardens & Zoos
Local Government Areas
City of Parramatta
Decision
Approved
Determination Date
Decider
Minister
Last Modified By
SSD-10416-Mod-3
Last Modified On
02/10/2024
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