State Significant Development
Determination
Powerhouse Parramatta
City of Parramatta
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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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Early Consultation (1)
Request for SEARs (4)
SEARs (1)
EIS (37)
Response to Submissions (24)
Agency Advice (10)
Additional Information (22)
Determination (8)
Approved Documents
Management Plans and Strategies (35)
Reports (1)
Independent Reviews and Audits (1)
Notifications (4)
Other Documents (7)
Note: Only documents approved by the Department after November 2019 will be published above. Any documents approved before this time can be viewed on the Applicant's website.
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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
Note: Only enforcements and inspections undertaken by the Department from March 2020 will be shown above.
Submissions
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Sonia Fingleton
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Sonia Fingleton
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WESTMEAD
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because there are better sides that do not further erode the history and character of Parramatta.
I strongly urge the NSW Government to
✅1. Keep the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo
✅ 2. Create a brilliant Museum and cultural destination at historic Cumberland Hospital Precinct in North Parramatta.
✅3. Save historic Willow Grove & St Georges Terraces, and realise the existing Parramatta Council vision for a public square alongside the river
I strongly urge the NSW Government to
✅1. Keep the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo
✅ 2. Create a brilliant Museum and cultural destination at historic Cumberland Hospital Precinct in North Parramatta.
✅3. Save historic Willow Grove & St Georges Terraces, and realise the existing Parramatta Council vision for a public square alongside the river
J Michaels
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J Michaels
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New South Wales
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Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..
Irreplaceable heritage will be lost forever if this demolition is allowed. Don’t do it.
J. Michaels
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..
Irreplaceable heritage will be lost forever if this demolition is allowed. Don’t do it.
J. Michaels
Sandra Solari
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Sandra Solari
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because the destruction of our heritage buildings by this government must stop! These buildings stand as testaments to the history & stories of our nation’s past, and evoke a very real understanding & an emotional response to the early life of this city & nation. With their destruction, this tangible history is lost and can never be replaced. I want them preserved for future generations. Enough is enough!
Marilyn Botfield
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Marilyn Botfield
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New South Wales
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We wish to lodge our opposition to the demolition of the Heritage Listed building in Parramatta to make way for the new Powerhouse Museum.
Surely these buildings should be kept as part of the museum.
Also how can buildings with heritage listings be demolished at all???
These buildings should be conserved for future generations. Enough of our heritage has already been destroyed.
Leave these buildings standing.
Surely these buildings should be kept as part of the museum.
Also how can buildings with heritage listings be demolished at all???
These buildings should be conserved for future generations. Enough of our heritage has already been destroyed.
Leave these buildings standing.
Barbara Eagles
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Barbara Eagles
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New South Wales
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Please do not demolish. We need to retain what little history we have. No more concrete boxes and developers destroying trees and heritage. It is not all about $$$. It is about recognising the past and having something for our future generations to enjoy. Why don't you listen to the community? Why don't you prioritise saving what is unique to Sydney. Parramatta has been ruined with high rise. You have 40,000 homes planned for Macarthur. The greed of politicians and developers knows no bounds and wildlife and heritage are the casualties. You won't read the emails that have been sent as the decision has already been made. It is terrible that we have to fight for something that should be seen as having heritage value and be naturally protected. After the fires it is shocking that we are still fighting for our koalas. You cannot put a price on this. Once it is gone it is lost forever, but then do you really care?
Please do not demolish. Please look after our heritage.
Please do not demolish. Please look after our heritage.
Sharon Todd
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Sharon Todd
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..
I am so sick of this state bull dozing our Heritage listed sites.
Not long ago the historic area around Windsor bridge was demolished to build a useless bridge which won't even cope with the demands of peak hour traffic.
Please-
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
Regards
Sharon Todd
I am so sick of this state bull dozing our Heritage listed sites.
Not long ago the historic area around Windsor bridge was demolished to build a useless bridge which won't even cope with the demands of peak hour traffic.
Please-
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
Regards
Sharon Todd
Digby and Jennifer Webster
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Digby and Jennifer Webster
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because there is a better alternative. The destruction of heritage buildings is vandalism. Sydney deserves intelligent planning. The Powerhouse Museum holds an important place for our history creativity past present and in the future.
Parramatta is known for it's heritage sites. Parramatta holds an important place in our history. These buildings must be supported not destroyed. Their value cannot be over emphasised.
These poor decisions will be regretted forever. The irony of destroying heritage buildings that will be replaced to house our heritage history. Madness!
Parramatta is known for it's heritage sites. Parramatta holds an important place in our history. These buildings must be supported not destroyed. Their value cannot be over emphasised.
These poor decisions will be regretted forever. The irony of destroying heritage buildings that will be replaced to house our heritage history. Madness!
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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Not provided
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New South Wales
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I would like to show my disappointment that these 2 buildings are in consideration of being demolished.
We have already lost the Royal Oak Hotel - why would you demolish these 2 other beautiful heritage buildings.?
These 2 buildings show the history of where we've been , the history of Willow grove is in line with the history of the other beautiful buildings in Parramatta. I want my children to be able to see these buildings as they grow up and show their children ! We have done tours around historical Parramatta and this is part of history. The local schools take the children to these buildings.
Why can't you build the Powerhouse museum next to Bankwest stadium near the Cumberland hospital precinct in North Parramatta?
You're going to knock over these buildings to build a museum with artefacts of history ? The irony .
Leave the buildings as they are .
Fix the river area up so we can enjoy what we always have , the river , festivals , restaurants.
Otherwise move Willow grove to Parramatta park - there is room there to rebuild it.
Please don't demolish these beautiful buildings..
These buildings are one of a kind in Parramatta CBD , we will all lose the significant impact of our heritage if they are removed.
Please consider my letter.
We have already lost the Royal Oak Hotel - why would you demolish these 2 other beautiful heritage buildings.?
These 2 buildings show the history of where we've been , the history of Willow grove is in line with the history of the other beautiful buildings in Parramatta. I want my children to be able to see these buildings as they grow up and show their children ! We have done tours around historical Parramatta and this is part of history. The local schools take the children to these buildings.
Why can't you build the Powerhouse museum next to Bankwest stadium near the Cumberland hospital precinct in North Parramatta?
You're going to knock over these buildings to build a museum with artefacts of history ? The irony .
Leave the buildings as they are .
Fix the river area up so we can enjoy what we always have , the river , festivals , restaurants.
Otherwise move Willow grove to Parramatta park - there is room there to rebuild it.
Please don't demolish these beautiful buildings..
These buildings are one of a kind in Parramatta CBD , we will all lose the significant impact of our heritage if they are removed.
Please consider my letter.
Lyn Maddigan
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Lyn Maddigan
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New South Wales
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Stop demolition of heritage buildings in Parramatta.
Doreen McGarrigle
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Doreen McGarrigle
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New South Wales
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Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because.. To give Parramatta a museum you are destroying our heritage that we love so dearly. Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are our museums and we want our grandchildren to be able to see them and not as a picture in a book either. My sister and I were born at Willow Grove so we have a sentimental reason to wanting it to survive the slaughter and destruction by the decisions of the Liberal Govt. These places are part of the foundation and making of Parramatta. . I have memories of many sandstone building in George and Phillip Streets from the 1940s. Imagine if they were still standing today.
I ask the premier to reconsider her decision and her broken election promise and save these buildings. Thank you
Doreen McGarrigle Born in Parramatta 1938 and Suzanne Bellamy born in Parramatta 1948.
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because.. To give Parramatta a museum you are destroying our heritage that we love so dearly. Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are our museums and we want our grandchildren to be able to see them and not as a picture in a book either. My sister and I were born at Willow Grove so we have a sentimental reason to wanting it to survive the slaughter and destruction by the decisions of the Liberal Govt. These places are part of the foundation and making of Parramatta. . I have memories of many sandstone building in George and Phillip Streets from the 1940s. Imagine if they were still standing today.
I ask the premier to reconsider her decision and her broken election promise and save these buildings. Thank you
Doreen McGarrigle Born in Parramatta 1938 and Suzanne Bellamy born in Parramatta 1948.
Josie Doherty
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Josie Doherty
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Stanhope Gardens
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because it includes demolition of historic Willow Grove & Saint Georges terraces.
My ancestor William Sharp came to Parramatta in 1792 as a military officer guarding convicts. He established a farm at Parramatta. He married a convict & they had 6 children.
The Fleet Street /Cumberland Hospital site would be a better place for a museum & arts centre not residential units.
My family would hate to see anymore heritage destroyed. We still live near Parramatta, after stints being farmers in south west NSW.
I do not donate to any political party but this would sway my vote next election.
My ancestor William Sharp came to Parramatta in 1792 as a military officer guarding convicts. He established a farm at Parramatta. He married a convict & they had 6 children.
The Fleet Street /Cumberland Hospital site would be a better place for a museum & arts centre not residential units.
My family would hate to see anymore heritage destroyed. We still live near Parramatta, after stints being farmers in south west NSW.
I do not donate to any political party but this would sway my vote next election.
Annette Ameneiro
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Annette Ameneiro
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REDAN
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Victoria
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Dear Marcus,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..I know the river. If FLOODS
I worked for a Paper Conservator for 40 years. I have seen galleries on flood plains flood. It will cost you a fortune!
I was a migrant child living on Granville. I went to Saturday school at Parramatta. It is history! It is SO important Tony Robinson of the BBC made an episode on the history!!!
Leave the museum alone and do not bulldoze a last legacy to white history!!!
It’s a no brainer!!!
Yours sincerely
Annette Ameneiro
( B. Soc. Stud. Sydney University)
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..I know the river. If FLOODS
I worked for a Paper Conservator for 40 years. I have seen galleries on flood plains flood. It will cost you a fortune!
I was a migrant child living on Granville. I went to Saturday school at Parramatta. It is history! It is SO important Tony Robinson of the BBC made an episode on the history!!!
Leave the museum alone and do not bulldoze a last legacy to white history!!!
It’s a no brainer!!!
Yours sincerely
Annette Ameneiro
( B. Soc. Stud. Sydney University)
Don Fearon
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Don Fearon
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Not provided
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New South Wales
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I’m fed up with the Dept of Planning allowing the destruction of historic properties in NSW.
The only power I have is to vote out of office those political parties who espouse such policies.
If Gladys pursues this policy I will vote against the Liberal candidate at the next State election.
As said, I’m fed up. The Dept of Planning should be renamed the Dept of wanton destruction.
The only power I have is to vote out of office those political parties who espouse such policies.
If Gladys pursues this policy I will vote against the Liberal candidate at the next State election.
As said, I’m fed up. The Dept of Planning should be renamed the Dept of wanton destruction.
Joe Daunt
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Joe Daunt
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New South Wales
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I am imploring you to save Willow Grove from destruction.
Australia has so little historic, old (and quaint) structures that we must preserve every bit we can.
Please implore the government to consider developments that save Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace.
Australia has so little historic, old (and quaint) structures that we must preserve every bit we can.
Please implore the government to consider developments that save Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace.
David Pyett
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David Pyett
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MAROUBRA
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New South Wales
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Dear Sir,
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because vandalism of our historic buildings and heritage must cease. I applaud the decision to keep the Harris Street Powerhouse, which is simply common sense. However to demolish heritage buildings at Parramatta and build an atrociously ugly modern plastic Parthenon is madness. You do not need to demolish those old buildings, but simply add the required redesigned museum around them. You keep the two old buildings, with some renovation, and showcase them just like they have done recently in Perth. Have a look at the Perth museum, and follow their intelligent lead.
I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because vandalism of our historic buildings and heritage must cease. I applaud the decision to keep the Harris Street Powerhouse, which is simply common sense. However to demolish heritage buildings at Parramatta and build an atrociously ugly modern plastic Parthenon is madness. You do not need to demolish those old buildings, but simply add the required redesigned museum around them. You keep the two old buildings, with some renovation, and showcase them just like they have done recently in Perth. Have a look at the Perth museum, and follow their intelligent lead.
Susanne Marshall
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Susanne Marshall
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because..Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace should not be demolished. It is criminal to think these buildings should be wiped from our city. Stop destroying heritage buildings.
Please rethink this decision.
Sincerely Susanne Marshall.
Please rethink this decision.
Sincerely Susanne Marshall.
Name Withheld
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Name Withheld
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not provided
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project. In this country we have a record of callous disregard for our history in the name of ugly 'progress' and development.
The design you have earmarked for the new powerhouse is manifestly inadequate.
Leave the Powerhouse where it is. We don't need more apartments and shops. Our cultural life is practically bankrupt in this country as it is.
Leave Willow Grove alone. We need to preserve what little history we have.
By all means have another museum at Parramatta- it's a great idea, but pick another site.
History will judge you harshly for the actions you are taking here.
The design you have earmarked for the new powerhouse is manifestly inadequate.
Leave the Powerhouse where it is. We don't need more apartments and shops. Our cultural life is practically bankrupt in this country as it is.
Leave Willow Grove alone. We need to preserve what little history we have.
By all means have another museum at Parramatta- it's a great idea, but pick another site.
History will judge you harshly for the actions you are taking here.
Christy Nicholls
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Christy Nicholls
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Petersham
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New South Wales
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I have heard that there is planning to destruct the
lovely hisotrical building of Willow Grove and
St Georges Terrace at Parramatta.
I’d like to add my voice to those who oppose
this building undergoing destruction.
please keep this lovely historial place.
lovely hisotrical building of Willow Grove and
St Georges Terrace at Parramatta.
I’d like to add my voice to those who oppose
this building undergoing destruction.
please keep this lovely historial place.
Marg Sharkey
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Marg Sharkey
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New South Wales
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I object to the Powerhouse Parramatta project because the precious heritage of our relatively young country should be honoured - not demolished.
Please reconsider this proposed vandalizing of our rare heritage homes - it's not as if we have an overwhelming number of the examples that are these beautiful heritage homes.
Surely it would be a fitting memorial to be remembered as a government that did really listen to the voters- thank you.
Regards
Marg Sharkey
Please reconsider this proposed vandalizing of our rare heritage homes - it's not as if we have an overwhelming number of the examples that are these beautiful heritage homes.
Surely it would be a fitting memorial to be remembered as a government that did really listen to the voters- thank you.
Regards
Marg Sharkey
Lynn Gibson
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Lynn Gibson
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New South Wales
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Please spare this building. We don't have many left.
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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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