Parramatta Stadium Rebuild and other stuff

[T.S Quint]

Just waiting for the Nowra and Ulladulla bypasses to get done.

Will make our trips down south a breeze once those are finished.

The Rozelle Interchange, Berry bypass and Albion Park bypass have already shaved a heap of time off our trips.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Loved stopping there for a milkshake on long road trips back in the day.

"Milkshake"

 

[Eelogical]

Nice update for those of us who don't live in the area.

 

[the phantom menace]

And on a similar theme, for those no longer local to Parra, and keen to understand how it's changing...

A local’s guide to Parramatta: ‘You get so rewarded when you explore Sydney’s western suburbs’

Parramatta has long been sold as the ‘new centre of Sydney’, says writer and DJ Andrew Levins – and finally it’s started to feel that way

www.theguardian.com

 

[Gronk]

I saw two updates over the weekend.

1. a merkin who does trains youtube stuff said that the "put a lid over central station and build tech-hub stuff on top" project has been canned due to heritage concerns.



2. The underground walkway from the upper level of Martin Place Station after the opal exit that used to drop you into either Martin Place or MLC Centre food court (now known as 29 Martin Place) has been re-opened with a new (cheap*) tiled surface. It is now half as long and just drops you into the Elizabeth St side of Sydney Metro exit. No signage yet, but it is basically a walkway to metro or a rainy day rat run to Castlereagh Street through Metro.

* It is in an improvement but looks like a cheap landlord bathroom, if you know what I mean. I assume will be re-done when Martin Place Station gets a makeover.

 

[the phantom menace]

A Sydney council opposes this 62-storey unit block. It’s not for the reason you might think

The City of Parramatta says the proposed building won’t help meet rising demand for apartment blocks to accommodate larger households.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Gronk]

^^^^

The City of Parramatta is objecting to plans for a 62-storey build-to-rent apartment tower in the CBD, arguing the $50 million-plus proposal needs more three- and four-bedroom units for families.

Citing a shift towards higher-density living, the council in Sydney’s west said it could not support the development’s proposed mix of dwellings – half of which would be studio or one-bedroom apartments – because it would not meet the growing demand for diverse types of high-rise housing.

 

[Suitman]

^^^^

The City of Parramatta is objecting to plans for a 62-storey build-to-rent apartment tower in the CBD, arguing the $50 million-plus proposal needs more three- and four-bedroom units for families.

Citing a shift towards higher-density living, the council in Sydney’s west said it could not support the development’s proposed mix of dwellings – half of which would be studio or one-bedroom apartments – because it would not meet the growing demand for diverse types of high-rise housing.

The City of Parramatta are sometimes good and sometimes they lose the plot.
It makes absolutely no sense to insist on more 3 and 4 bedroom properties in this era of unaffordable housing. These sized units that they are insisting on in this tower would then become more unaffordable to the average Joe.
They didn't demand this for the twin Merton towers at the ferry wharf for instance. I hope this is overruled and this tower can go ahead with its current mix of property sizes.
The people who can afford a 3/4 bedroom unit in the centre of Parramatta can also afford the same sized property at Box Hill.

 

[Suitman]

I saw two updates over the weekend.

1. a merkin who does trains youtube stuff said that the "put a lid over central station and build tech-hub stuff on top" project has been canned due to heritage concerns.

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2. The underground walkway from the upper level of Martin Place Station after the opal exit that used to drop you into either Martin Place or MLC Centre food court (now known as 29 Martin Place) has been re-opened with a new (cheap*) tiled surface. It is now half as long and just drops you into the Elizabeth St side of Sydney Metro exit. No signage yet, but it is basically a walkway to metro or a rainy day rat run to Castlereagh Street through Metro.

* It is in an improvement but looks like a cheap landlord bathroom, if you know what I mean. I assume will be re-done when Martin Place Station gets a makeover.

1. The Minns govt knocked the over site Central Station development on the head over a month ago. (Another cancelled project). Phil, from STV (Sydney Trains Vlogs) only released this update on the weekend. As for the yellow lines in the pic, it wasn't planned to cover the suburban platforms - only the Inter-City/Inter-state platforms.
The above ground suburban platforms (16 - 23) were to remain as they were.

2. Sydney Metro/State Govt offered the MLC Centre to include this link in their build/upgrade of Martin Place Metro station, but for some unknown reason they were knocked back at the time by the owners of the MLC Centre. Hence the cheap arsed opening now.

 

[Suitman]

Anyway, some Sydney Metro trains are now showing this on their destination signs.
Let's hope the ETU don't f**k up the time frame and delay the project any longer that it already has been.

 

[Gronk]

1. The Minns govt knocked the over site Central Station development on the head over a month ago. (Another cancelled project). Phil, from STV (Sydney Trains Vlogs) only released this update on the weekend. As for the yellow lines in the pic, it wasn't planned to cover the suburban platforms - only the Inter-City/Inter-state platforms.
The above ground suburban platforms (16 - 23) were to remain as they were.

2. Sydney Metro/State Govt offered the MLC Centre to include this link in their build/upgrade of Martin Place Metro station, but for some unknown reason they were knocked back at the time by the owners of the MLC Centre. Hence the cheap arsed opening now.

I see you were mot impressed with my graphic arts skills.

Will the Eels Light Rail be open before Xmas you think ?

 

[Suitman]

I see you were mot impressed with my graphic arts skills.

Will the Eels Light Rail be open before Xmas you think ?

1. Haha! Here's a pic of the proposal. As you can see, it was only the country/inter-city platforms being built over.
Anyhow, it's dead in the water now. What a surprise.



2. Eels Light Rail is now Wanderers Light Rail. It's summer.
And no, I don't think it will be open this year unless there is some incredible groundbreaking news soon to come from the cancel everything govt. They have gone awfully quiet on this project of late.
I drove past Telopea station on Saturday morning and saw a tram in test mode heading towards Carlingford.
Fingers crossed that it opens sooner rather than later.

 

[Suitman]

This will absolutely be an amazing game changer for tourism in Parramatta. Just look at the size of those exhibition areas!

 

[Gronk]

The City of Parramatta are sometimes good and sometimes they lose the plot.
It makes absolutely no sense to insist on more 3 and 4 bedroom properties in this era of unaffordable housing. These sized units that they are insisting on in this tower would then become more unaffordable to the average Joe.
They didn't demand this for the twin Merton towers at the ferry wharf for instance. I hope this is overruled and this tower can go ahead with its current mix of property sizes.
The people who can afford a 3/4 bedroom unit in the centre of Parramatta can also afford the same sized property at Box Hill.

The building is build to rent, so it will be a whole building and never strata.

So now we get to the price of rent. Well, if that rent is the same as a house in an adjacent suburb, then we are doing ok and increasing supply.

There has been discussions about rent caps on the build to rent sector with push back. I think there has to be a balance.

Rent Caps Spell Disaster for Build-to-Rent Sector: CKC

As policy decision looms over rent caps in Victoria, it’s causing an industry sentiment “disaster”, according to the industry body…

www.theurbandeveloper.com

 

[Twizzle]

So now we get to the price of rent. Well, if that rent is the same as a house in an adjacent suburb, then we are doing ok and increasing supply.

how can it be worth the same with no land involved ? ie; no backyard

it should be worth considerably less for mine

 

[Gronk]

how can it be worth the same with no land involved ? ie; no backyard

it should be worth considerably less for mine

Because it is shiney and new and has gyms and pools, views, convenience to amenities, transportation etc ? Not everyone (cultures) wants a yard.