Parramatta Stadium Rebuild and other stuff

[Twizzle]

Hint someone had to plan and build the Metro. ( Labor opposed it and basically that’s normal re infrastructure)

you're talking policy, not infrastructure

policy = politicians

infrastructure = engineers

you see the difference ?

rhetorical btw, as those who want to politicise everyone wont admit to seeing the difference

 

[the phantom menace]

you're talking policy, not infrastructure

policy = politicians

infrastructure = engineers

you see the difference ?

rhetorical btw, as those who want to politicise everyone wont admit to seeing the difference

@Suity...

When it comes to transport infrastructure, Labor just has no clue.

 

[Eelogical]

The milk crate, eh?

 

[Suitman]

Lol.
The RTBU after all their huff and puff and bluster could have saved NSW commuters so much grief over so many years by just being reasonable in the first place.
Originally 32% over 4 years plus so many conditions on top of that. Now, they've agreed to 12% over 3 years, including back pay. I'm not sure what they've done to earn the back-pay?

NSW government reaches agreement with rail unions after bitter dispute

Rail workers have been promised a 12 per cent pay rise over three years, bringing to an end the marathon industrial dispute between unions and the NSW government.

www.smh.com.au

Rail unions strike pay rise in deal to bring an end to industrial action

NSW rail unions have negotiated a pay rise with the state government for 12 per cent over three years plus back pay.

www.abc.net.au

I just hope there are performance conditions attached to these negotiations. According to latest figures, the metro is at 99% on-time running with a 1-minute leeway = Reliable.
ST's is currently lower than 90% with a 5-minute leeway = Unreliable

The least punctual train lines in Sydney revealed

All six of Sydney’s major suburban train lines have failed to meet punctuality targets set by Transport for NSW, with one in five peak hour services running late in some of the worst-affected lines despite a decade-long project to improve the network’s reliability.

The worst performing train lines on average in the past five years have been the T1 North Shore and T9 Northern Line, with an average of just 86 and 88 per cent of all services running on time, respectively. It is below Sydney Trains’ benchmark to have at least 92 per cent of peak-hour suburban services arrive at stations within five minutes of their scheduled time.

In comparison, the T8 Airport and South line was the most punctual train line in 2025, with 91 per cent of services arriving within five minutes of their scheduled time."

The least punctual train lines in Sydney revealed

None of Sydney’s train lines meet their punctuality targets. But two are worse than the rest.

www.smh.com.au

 

[the phantom menace]

I just hope there are performance conditions attached to these negotiations. According to latest figures, the metro is at 99% on-time running with a 1-minute leeway = Reliable.
ST's is currently lower than 90% with a 5-minute leeway = Unreliable

But imagine how much more reliable it would be if only they paid their drivers just a little bit more...

 

[Glenn]

Lol.
The RTBU after all their huff and puff and bluster could have saved NSW commuters so much grief over so many years by just being reasonable in the first place.
Originally 32% over 4 years plus so many conditions on top of that. Now, they've agreed to 12% over 3 years, including back pay. I'm not sure what they've done to earn the back-pay?

NSW government reaches agreement with rail unions after bitter dispute

Rail workers have been promised a 12 per cent pay rise over three years, bringing to an end the marathon industrial dispute between unions and the NSW government.

www.smh.com.au

Rail unions strike pay rise in deal to bring an end to industrial action

NSW rail unions have negotiated a pay rise with the state government for 12 per cent over three years plus back pay.

www.abc.net.au

I just hope there are performance conditions attached to these negotiations. According to latest figures, the metro is at 99% on-time running with a 1-minute leeway = Reliable.
ST's is currently lower than 90% with a 5-minute leeway = Unreliable

The least punctual train lines in Sydney revealed

None of Sydney’s train lines meet their punctuality targets. But two are worse than the rest.

www.smh.com.au

So if you are negotiating you don't start at a high mark, and just hope the management put don't low ball you?
Back pay for the Government dragging their feet on negotiations, constant backflips on previous agreed claims that have seen negotiations go in circles.
Now how long has the Metro been operating on a single line, compared to a complex network that is over 100 years old and has had a lack of investment in maintenance and new technologies from multiple Governments over the last four decades?

 

[Glenn]

But imagine how much more reliable it would be if only they paid their drivers just a little bit more...

Ahh yes drivers are the only ones in the organisation.

 

[the phantom menace]

Ahh yes drivers are the only ones in the organisation.

I agree... I was just trying to point out another of Suity's relentless biases.

 

[the phantom menace]

So if you are negotiating you don't start at a high mark, and just hope the management put don't low ball you?
Back pay for the Government dragging their feet on negotiations, constant backflips on previous agreed claims that have seen negotiations go in circles.

Agree.

Now how long has the Metro been operating on a single line, compared to a complex network that is over 100 years old and has had a lack of investment in maintenance and new technologies from multiple Governments over the last four decades?

And good point. But it won't stop Suity's one-sided spin/agenda....

 

[Suitman]

Parramatta: Work to begin on jazz lounge, rooftop bar, restaurants in former Westpac bank building
Work on Parramatta’s first jazz bar and its “next night time destination” is becoming a reality, with the project touted to rejuvenate western Sydney’s night life. Take a look.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/n...g/news-story/70674c2fd6b4347b24a9df870cda9141

 

[Twizzle]

Parramatta: Work to begin on jazz lounge, rooftop bar, restaurants in former Westpac bank building
Work on Parramatta’s first jazz bar and its “next night time destination” is becoming a reality, with the project touted to rejuvenate western Sydney’s night life. Take a look.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/n...g/news-story/70674c2fd6b4347b24a9df870cda9141

I remember that sbuilding.

Paywalled so any image on the new look ?

 

[Suitman]

@Twizzle

Pretty poor renders but nevertheless, a classy addition to the Parra CBD.
Light Rail stop almost out the front and future metro station just 100 mtrs up Church st as well.

Parramatta: Work to begin on jazz lounge, rooftop bar, restaurants in former Westpac bank building

Work on transforming an elegant sandstone building in Parramatta’s CBD into its first jazz bar is becoming a reality with the refurbishment poised to begin on what is a key project to revitalise night life in Sydney’s west.
Developers Holdmark are behind the project, which Australian Venue Co will operate as part of its foray into Parramatta.
The former Westpac bank site, built in 1938, will become a three-level venue with a jazz lounge, bars, potentially a French restaurant and a rooftop bar with panoramic views.
An adjacent modern building will sit alongside the grand sandstone structure on the 1275sq m site at 264 Church St.
A Holdmark spokesman said construction was slated to begin on June 30 and take 12 months.



“Two hundred and sixty four Church St is a truly striking heritage building that dominates one of the busiest retail corners in Parramatta,’’ he said.
The state government is touting it to be “Parramatta’s next night time destination”.
A spokeswoman for Tourism Minister Steve Kamper said the Parramatta CBD was fast becoming one of the state’s most vibrant night-time hubs.
“This new addition to Church St will enhance an already growing district,’’ she said.
“With the opening of Western Sydney International Airport and Powerhouse Parramatta next year, the Parramatta CBD will play an even more important role in the development of NSW’s visitor offering.’’
Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger is excited the interwar building will offer a bird’s eye perspective of the CBD from the rooftop bar.





“I think we have wonderful heritage in Parramatta, but often our venues are not in heritage buildings so I think it’s going to be a great place for office workers, it’s going to be a nice spot to have drinks with friends,’’ he said.
“Every city needs special places to go. I think this is going to be one of those special places.’’
The Parramatta Local Planning Panel gave Australian Venue Co the go-ahead for the project in January on the conditions that music on the rooftop cease at 11pm to “protect the amenity of the surrounding area”.
The Holdmark spokesman said the project would make the most of Parramatta’s food and dining scene.
“It is ideally suited for a food and beverage operator who can capitalise on the building’s enriching charm and presence,’’ he said.



This year, research from the 24-hour Economy Commission’s Data After Dark report revealed Sydneysiders were choosing to socialise at Blacktown, St Marys, Merrylands and Parramatta instead of the Sydney CBD.
Western Sydney is a drawcard for increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors. In 2024, nearly one in every five (19 per cent) domestic overnight visitors and one in every seven (15.3 per cent) international visitors headed to the region.
Around the corner from the Westpac site, Frankie B’s restaurant has plans to operate around the clock.
The owners have lodged a development application with Parramatta Council to operate the Church St restaurant 24 hours seven days a week.
The plans also include expanding by carrying out alterations and additions to two existing restaurants to create one venue to be used as a 184-seat restaurant.

 

[T.S Quint]

Jazz is shit.

 

[the phantom menace]

Parramatta: Work to begin on jazz lounge, rooftop bar, restaurants in former Westpac bank building
Work on Parramatta’s first jazz bar and its “next night time destination” is becoming a reality, with the project touted to rejuvenate western Sydney’s night life. Take a look.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/n...g/news-story/70674c2fd6b4347b24a9df870cda9141

Nice. I f**king love jazz, especially since I'm getting into older age.

Parramatta's come a long way.

 

[Gherkin]

Jazz is shit.

 

[Twizzle]

Jazz is shit.

I suspect it will be various types of live music, cuz yeah, jazz is shit

 

[Suitman]

Wow. Just wow!
Watch it all.

 

[Eelogical]

Jazz is shit.

Like all types of music it comes down to personal taste. But I agree with you on this one.

 

[Gronk]

Worth a look.

TBH the yanks were a little unkind towards us. The big f**k you from me to them is that they thought that our engineering certification was over the top.

Also, not sure if this will go down well when it gets out, is that Village Roadshow signed off on this with ALL the timber of this wooden roller coaster being sourced, cut, treated and shipped from the USA..

 

[Stagger eel]

@Twizzle

Pretty poor renders but nevertheless, a classy addition to the Parra CBD.
Light Rail stop almost out the front and future metro station just 100 mtrs up Church st as well.

Parramatta: Work to begin on jazz lounge, rooftop bar, restaurants in former Westpac bank building

Work on transforming an elegant sandstone building in Parramatta’s CBD into its first jazz bar is becoming a reality with the refurbishment poised to begin on what is a key project to revitalise night life in Sydney’s west.
Developers Holdmark are behind the project, which Australian Venue Co will operate as part of its foray into Parramatta.
The former Westpac bank site, built in 1938, will become a three-level venue with a jazz lounge, bars, potentially a French restaurant and a rooftop bar with panoramic views.
An adjacent modern building will sit alongside the grand sandstone structure on the 1275sq m site at 264 Church St.
A Holdmark spokesman said construction was slated to begin on June 30 and take 12 months.

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“Two hundred and sixty four Church St is a truly striking heritage building that dominates one of the busiest retail corners in Parramatta,’’ he said.
The state government is touting it to be “Parramatta’s next night time destination”.
A spokeswoman for Tourism Minister Steve Kamper said the Parramatta CBD was fast becoming one of the state’s most vibrant night-time hubs.
“This new addition to Church St will enhance an already growing district,’’ she said.
“With the opening of Western Sydney International Airport and Powerhouse Parramatta next year, the Parramatta CBD will play an even more important role in the development of NSW’s visitor offering.’’
Business Western Sydney executive director David Borger is excited the interwar building will offer a bird’s eye perspective of the CBD from the rooftop bar.

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“I think we have wonderful heritage in Parramatta, but often our venues are not in heritage buildings so I think it’s going to be a great place for office workers, it’s going to be a nice spot to have drinks with friends,’’ he said.
“Every city needs special places to go. I think this is going to be one of those special places.’’
The Parramatta Local Planning Panel gave Australian Venue Co the go-ahead for the project in January on the conditions that music on the rooftop cease at 11pm to “protect the amenity of the surrounding area”.
The Holdmark spokesman said the project would make the most of Parramatta’s food and dining scene.
“It is ideally suited for a food and beverage operator who can capitalise on the building’s enriching charm and presence,’’ he said.

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This year, research from the 24-hour Economy Commission’s Data After Dark report revealed Sydneysiders were choosing to socialise at Blacktown, St Marys, Merrylands and Parramatta instead of the Sydney CBD.
Western Sydney is a drawcard for increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors. In 2024, nearly one in every five (19 per cent) domestic overnight visitors and one in every seven (15.3 per cent) international visitors headed to the region.
Around the corner from the Westpac site, Frankie B’s restaurant has plans to operate around the clock.
The owners have lodged a development application with Parramatta Council to operate the Church St restaurant 24 hours seven days a week.
The plans also include expanding by carrying out alterations and additions to two existing restaurants to create one venue to be used as a 184-seat restaurant.

so a bit like Nick n Nora's without the jazz?