State Significant Development
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
Consolidated Consent
Modifications
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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.
Complaints
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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
Lyn Stapley
Object
Lyn Stapley
Message
I am completely disgusted and in despair of the manner in which this N.S.W. Government has handled the “Powerhouse” project at Parramatta.
I have written numerous emails to the proponents and supporters of your vandalism of this well maintained heritage house, “Willow Grove”, formerly named “Aloha”, also Georges Terrace, but only received a few replies.
As a result of recent facebook comments, I understand that Georges Terrace will be now be kept, but plans are afoot to demolish Willow Grove and rebuild it “somewhere else??”
Where is there any sense in demolishing a heritage building to replace it with a hideous monstrosity to house heritage items? “Willow Grove” will never be the same.
Please, build your new “Powerhouse” somewhere else. I pray that the CFMEU NSW can be successful with their green ban on the demolition of “Willow Grove”.
In desperation,
Lyn Stapley.
Louis Thevenin
Object
Louis Thevenin
Message
Dear Sir
I refer to your letter A3973504 – IM20/34030 of 11 November 2020 to Mr Mark Wolff in response to his message to The Hon. Geoff Lee.
In this he suggested what seems to be a viable alternative to the unfortunate dismantling, transporting and partially reconstructing of the historic Willow Grove House to make way for the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta.
Whilst your response extols the merits of the present project, it fails to examine Mr Wolff’s proposal of mitigating its damage to historic Parramatta by instead relocating the museum to the more suitable Cumberland Newspaper Factory site.
That site, bounded by George St, Argus Lane and Macquarie St, is around three times the area of the present proposed site. It is only about 350m to the East of Phillip St and convenient to the new light rail line. The site seems inactive at the present time and may be available for purchase.
I feel Mr Wolff’s idea merits your careful consideration and would be grateful to hear your views on the subject.
Sincerely
Louis Thevenin
Fiona MacKenzie
Object
Fiona MacKenzie
Message
Fiona Thacker
Object
Fiona Thacker
Message
The Powerhouse is a part of our history growing up, passing thro this magnificent building to have a swim at Parramatta Park.
Why do we as humans feel the need too destroy our heritage, forget our past like it’s never happen, maybe turn it into a museum rather then replace with a tower of units or shopping centre.
It’s about time we preserved our heritage for the future of our younger generation to visit in person rather then on the internet!!
Thank you
Fiona
Kylie Winkworth
Object
Kylie Winkworth
Message
Attachments
City of Parramatta
Comment
City of Parramatta
Message
Thank you for your time on the phone earlier. As discussed, please find attached Council’s most recent submission which includes two attachments.
As you previously advised I have not been able to upload to the portal.
Many thanks
Myfanwy
Myfanwy McNally
City Significant Development Manager