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Parramatta Square

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The transformation of Parramatta Square is a $2.8 billion dollar project led by Walker Corporation. The purpose-built project will be home to six new state-of-the-art buildings, a refurbished Town Hall and extensive community space. 

The site is bounded by Church Street Mall, Macquarie, Smith and Darcy Streets. The full demolition of the existing buildings across the site, including the council’s former administration building at 30 Darcy Street, were completed in early 2016.

When it’s completed in 2022, Parramatta Square will be an outdoor space for city residents, a place for office workers to mingle and enjoy lunch, a forecourt and public space for students, a community gathering space, and a dynamic entertainment area for events and festivals.

1 Parramatta Square

Western Sydney University 

1 Parramatta Square (also known as 1PS), houses the $220 million dollar Parramatta city campus for the Western Sydney University which opened in 2017.

It’s home to 10,000 students from the School of Business. It is designed to promote close relationships with the business community, and has allowed the University to expand and leverage its research expertise.

The 15-storey building was developed in close collaboration with the University, which holds a 40-year lease to house its principal campus in the Parramatta CBD.

The other tenants of 1PS are Australia’s largest professional services firm, PwC, and government agency WaterNSW.

3 Parramatta Square

National Australia Bank

3 Parramatta Square, features a glass facade and central atrium, the 45,000 square metre of commercial space is the Western Sydney address for the National Australia Bank (NAB). 

Completed in April 2020, the 17-level A-Grade office tower features childcare facilities, a central atrium, three basement parking levels, a mezzanine level and ground floor podium with 412 square metres of retail space.

As the building's anchor tenant, National Australia Bank (NAB) has a 12-year lease for the entire tower.

4 Parramatta Square

Multiple Government Departments

Not only offering A-grade commercial space, 4 Parramatta Square will also include a Business and Events Centre and a range of dining options—from cafes to fine dining - that will flow out and activate the outdoor space.

4 Parramatta Square with A-grade office accommodation is taken up by multiple NSW Government tenants with 5,000 employees within the departments of Planning, Industry and Environment and Finance, Services and Innovation.

The tower offers a direct connection from Parramatta train station to the public domain via a seamless single level access to the rest of the CBD.

PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

The City’s new community, cultural and civic building 

Connecting with the historic Town Hall, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square will deliver world-class community and cultural experiences along with a state-of-the-art library. It will be a home for ideas, aspirations and expertise and a place to connect, participate and learn.

Learn more about PHIVE

6 and 8 Parramatta Square

Australia's Largest Commercial Office Tower

6 and 8 Parramatta Square will provide a combined 124,000 square metres of commercial floor space over 50-storeys. It’s set to become Australia's biggest office tower. Two NSW government departments have secured long-term leases across these two buildings, bringing 4200 workers to the Parramatta CBD.

Expected completion:  August 2021 (6PS) and April 2022 (8PS)

Public domain

An open space for the community to enjoy

Parramatta Square's public space will be a lively and engaging connection between the world-class buildings that surround it.

It will also be an important gathering place, destination and transit area for the many people who move through Parramatta on a daily basis.

The public domain is the centrepiece of Council's plan to transform its public spaces and will be completed in stages.

Archaelogical digs across the site have revealed important remnants of Parramatta's First Nations people and European heritage.

These will be captured through a range of interpretations and references throughout the precinct, acknowledging the role of the site in Australia's earliest and ongoing history.

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8 Parramatta Square

THE WALKER WAY With more than 50 years’ experience, Walker is proud to be Australia’s largest private, diversified development company and one of the rare few with expertise across the entire property spectrum. We’ve delivered over 1000 projects spanning the length and breadth of Australia and internationally, in America, Canada, Fiji and Malaysia, from residential through to masterplanned communities, retail, commercial, industrial and resort living. We have a reputation for delivering entire precincts, infusing new vibrancy into neighbourhoods and creating places where people thrive.

Lang Walker AO Executive Chairman

walkercorp.com.au

PARRAMATTA SQUARE IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST COMMERCIAL BUSINESS PRECINCTS SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATING COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE WITH CONVENIENT RETAIL.

Located between Darcy Street and Macquarie Street, Parramatta Square comprises four premium A-grade commercial towers with 240,000 square metres of new office and retail space around a new 10,000 square metre public domain.

PA R R A M AT TA S Q U A R E

CommBank Stadium

Parramatta Park

O’connell St

Macquarie St

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The vision for Parramatta Square was to create a city within a city, a place with vibrant, energised, people-friendly spaces. This vision has been realised through inspired architecture, considered placemaking and state-of-the-art facilities.

PERFECTLY POSITIONED

This new benchmark in office accommodation has been recognised by industry leaders who, by moving their Sydney offices to Parramatta Square, are heralding the shift of corporate Sydney from traditional CBD offices to the geographical centre of Sydney in the heart of Parramatta.

Sydney Metro West Rail Route Transport Interchange Bus Route Ferry Terminal Ferry Route

Light Rail Route

Light Rail Station Car Park

PARRAMATTA, SYDNEY’S GROWTH STORY

Sydney’s dramatic story of growth and change over the last decade has been driven largely by the western half of the metropolis – and the epicentre of this exciting transformation is the city of Parramatta.

The natural growth of this region has been accompanied by a powerful change in the demographics of the area. The population of Parramatta is younger, more educated, more productive, more connected and earning higher incomes than in most parts of the state. All this change represents a fantastic opportunity for progressive businesses to harness the skills, energy and talent of Sydney’s most dynamic growth story.

THE FUTURE OF SYDNEY’S GROWTH IS IN WESTERN SYDNEY Western Sydney

Eastern Sydney

2.03 million

2.31 million

Current population

2.89 million

2.68 million

Projected population 2031

OUNTAINS NAL PARK

MONA VALE SPRINGWOOD

HORNSBY CASTLE HILL

EPPING BLACKTOWN MACQUARIE PARK

MANLY CHATSWOOD

STRATHFIELD

BURWOOD LIVERPOOL BANKSTOWN

CAMPBELLTOWN

DRIVEN BY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS Driven by over $16 Billion in Government funding, Western Sydney is undergoing a major upgrade of infrastructure, transport, facilities and amenity.

Urban Roads........................................... $16B

These publicly funded improvements will unlock incredible value in terms of connectivity, efficiency and economic stimulus, with a focus on the central business hub of Parramatta City.

Vertical School.................................... $100M

Sydney Metro West

Western Sydney Airport

$5.3 Billion

Westmead Hospital Upgrade

Western Sydney Rail Upgrade.......... $8.9B University Campuses........................ $770M Museum of Applied Arts.................. $640M

To the Sydney CBD

Infrastructure Investment

$2 Billion Parramatta Light Rail

$1 Billion Committed Investment

SYDNEY METRO WEST

$15B SYDNEY METRO WEST

Sydney’s newest underground metro railway will represent a ‘once in a century’ infrastructure investment by the NSW Government, underpinning its continued commitment in enhancing the connectivity of East and West Sydney. With extensive community and industry engagement, the Sydney Metro West scope of works has been expanded and will connect the Sydney CBD to The Bays Precinct, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta CBD and Westmead.

Working in conjunction with the existing T1 Western Line, the rail capacity will effectively be doubled between Sydney CBD and Parramatta. In addition, linking communities not previously serviced by rail will increase housing supply, boost employment and expand the region between these two centres.

BLUE CHIP OCCUPIERS ARE ATTRACTING A PROFESSIONAL TALENT BASE TO PARRAMATTA

Parramatta is now a ‘blue chip’ precinct The shift from manufacturing to professional services is most evident in Parramatta’s employment statistics. The managerial, financial, public sector and medical sectors are attracting more skilled talent to the area, creating a cluster of growth and innovation that continues to drive the transformation of Parramatta city.

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A number of leading organisations, both public and private have positioned themselves in Parramatta to take advantage of the dream demographic that now characterises the region. This cluster of blue chip tenancies has established Parramatta as a corporate powerhouse – connected, productive and growing rapidly.

SURROUNDING AMENITY

Connectivity isn’t just about easy access, it’s about being surrounded by the services that support your enterprise and make life better for your people.

With its enviable location adjacent to Parramatta Station and the nearby Westfield and a short walk to Parramatta's riverside restaurants and shops you're moments away from a diverse and quality mix of retail, hospitality, childcare and wellness services.

Groceries Pharmacy Health Services

Hairdressers & Barbers Banks & ATMs Universities

Eat Street Dining Precinct

400m Argyle St

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Campbell St

Great Western Hwy

RETAIL AT THE HEART

CICCIABELLA

The retail experience at Parramatta Square sets a new benchmark on culinary offerings in the fastest growing region of Sydney.

HARVEY'S HOT SANDWICHES

Customers and tenants have multiple indoor and outdoor seated and takeaway options through the weekday, evenings and weekends.

The interconnectivity of the retail to the public domain and corporate precinct creates new meeting places and offers a wide range of experiences to suit all tastes and budgets.

BUILDING WELLNESS INTO EVERY DAY 8 Parramatta Square aspires to be one of the healthiest workplaces in Australia, supported by an integrated strategy designed to encourage fitness, movement, nutrition and overall workplace wellness.

End of Trip Facilities Premium end of trip facilities will make active commuting to 8 Parramatta Square tower a breeze. Office workers can enjoy regular exercise as part of their workday with seamless access to riverside cycle ways, walking and running tracks and nearby access to Parramatta Park and Aquatic Centre (2023). A dedicated bicycle bicycle ramp with direct access to end of trip facilities off Darcy Street.

Shared Run and Cycle Tracks Riverside cycle ways, walking and running tracks and nearby access to Parramatta Park

Optimised Daylight Biophilic design principles to ensure equitable access to 360 degree panoramic views and natural light

Indoor Air Quality 8 Parramatta Square will be supplied with 50% additional outdoor air per occupant

1200+ lockers

90 Premium showers and change facilities

Bike repair station and vending machines

Towel Service Towel service, hair dryers, ironing stations,improving the morning and afternoon routines (available 24/7)

Tower Wellness Strategy Year-round program of onsite wellness events and activities exclusive to Tower employees

600+ secure bicycle spaces

Contactless lift and End of Trip access technology

M E D I TAT I O N R O O M

20M SPRINT TRACKS

UNIVERSAL FITNESS Universal Fitness is a bespoke gym and wellness centre. Directly accessible from the public domain, the facility caters for a wide audience.

In addition to the full line of equipment some of the bespoke offerings tenants can take advantage of include: Functional Classes

Sauna and Steam Room

Sleeping and oxygen pods

Running track

Protein shake bar

SAUNA & STEAM ROOM

BUSINESS & EVENTS CENTRE The Events Centre at Parramatta Square is a multi-functional third space that can cater for a wide array of meetings, seminars, webinars and events. The auditorium and meeting suites are equipped with state of the art audio visual and telecom facilities including a 3 metre wide video wall, digital lectures, ultra HD cameras and recording software.

Meeting and training of up to 32 people

Cabaret dining of up to 96 people

Training seminars of up to 120 people

Theatre seating of up to 200 people

EVENTS AUDITORIUM

An example of how the Centre can be configured includes:

A SMARTER PRECINCT

R A I L L I N K TO PA R R A M AT TA S TAT I O N

The Walker Smart Building system includes control for tenant comfort, energy management, metering, alarms, security and business continuity systems.

Tenant engagement initiatives including the Wellness Club and Passport plus app are part of the base offering. This is made possible through the Smart Connector API (application programming interface) framework which simplifies integrations with third-party systems. In summary, the smart building has been future proofed to enable integration with emerging technologies and applications as they become available.

SUSTAINABILITY

To be sustainable, buildings need to consider their response to a technical and functional brief in a holistic way that also addresses lifecycle considerations and the quality of the environment they are creating for people. Design excellence means more than just a good building.

Building Performance The building design is underpinned by a variety of sustainability initiatives that will deliver exemplary environmental performance. As a minimum, the building design is aiming to achieve:

When a project transcends commercial obligations and makes a positive and generous contribution to the life and identity of a place, and is embraced by locals and visitors alike as a symbol of a place, then it will truly deserve the status of design excellence.

6 Star Green Star Design & As Built

5.5 Star NABERS Energy

4 Star NABERS Water

Facade Performance The building façades incorporate high performance glass technologies to ensure occupant comfort and energy efficiency objectives are balanced with visual light transmission and colour rendering.

Parramatta Square is a bold, confident vision for the city’s future, and one that seriously considers environmental performance as a measure of excellence.

Facade Articulation

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The composition of elements along the southern side of Parramatta Square creates a dynamic rhythm of forms that will be readily identifiable from around the CBD, marking Parramatta Square as the heart of the CBD.

Green Star Design & As Built

NABERS Energy

NABERS Water

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SPLIT LEVEL TEST FIT Approximate NLA 2,356 m2

HIGHLY EFFICIENT Parramatta Square provides large and adaptable floorplates that support the highest levels of workplace flexibility and efficiency.

Generous and space efficient layout

Ability to sub-divide floors for smaller tenancies

Designed to achieve up to 1:10 density on typical floors

Floorplate provides panoramic views to the Sydney CBD and Blue Mountains

TRANSURBAN, COLLINS SQUARE

MADDOCKS, COLLINS SQUARE

COLLABORATION & CUSTOMISATION

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With Walker, tenants have the opportunity to collaborate with us on maximising the design and layout of your future workplace. If end-to-end solutions are your preference, turnkey fit outs can be undertaken using Walker’s Guaranteed Maximum Price Fit Out Model, which ensures no cost or delivery risk to the tenant. For tenants who choose to manage their own fit-out, we offer a dedicated service model to assist with the design and delivery process, at no additional cost.

EXPERIENCED PLACEMAKER & TRUSTED LANDLORD

COLLINS SQUARE, MELBOURNE

One of Australia’s largest private, diversified property companies

Over 50 years’ award-winning experience and expertise

Own and manage over 600,000 m2 of commercial space across Australia

Collaborative, long term partnerships with Australia’s largest blue-chip companies

LANDLORD OF CHOICE We pride ourselves on our approach and ability to deliver a customised experience for each of our customers. Walker have successfully delivered over 600,000 sqm of commercial fit-out space since 2012.

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VISION TO REALITY

One Festival Tower, Adelaide King Street Wharf is the pulse of Darling Harbour, providing direct access to Barangaroo. It is one of Sydney’s most visited destinations. The wharf welcomes crowds of tourists on servicing ferries, charter and cruise ships. Desired for its vibrant dining and entertainment centre, it attracts over a million visitors a year, connecting the International Passenger Terminals with Sydney CBD.

King Street Wharf, Sydney King Street Wharf is a sophisticated waterfront restaurant and tourist precinct on the eastern shore of Darling Harbour in Sydney. This thriving entertainment hub includes international food and beverage offerings as well as arts and cultural events.

Collins Square, Melbourne Collins Square totals 250,000 sqm of commercial space built over a 10,000 sqm retail podium with 48 tenancies. It's an entire city block. Living up to our reputation for a love of heritage buildings, we proudly retained and refurbished the southern Goods Shed.

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Disclaimer: While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure and the particulars contained herein, it is intended to be a visual aid and does not necessarily depict the finished state of the property or object shown. No liability whatsoever is accepted for any direct or indirect loss or consequential loss or damage arising in any way out of any reliance upon this brochure. Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations and photographs are for presentation purposes and are to be regarded as indicative only. Any distances or travel times are indicative only.

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Parrmatta Square’s Six Star Performance

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Parramatta Square’s Six Star Performance

Wednesday, 22nd june 2022.

Walker Corporation’s 4 Parramatta Square has secured the prestigious 6 star NABERS rating for Energy, making it one of the most efficient buildings in Australia.

Walker Executive Chairman Lang Walker AO said achieving the six star accolade delivers the highest benchmark for businesses seeking the best workplace environment.

“The $3.2 billion development at Parramatta Square has sustainability at its core and we pride ourselves on saving energy and being water wise on every floor,” Mr Walker said.

“4 Parramatta Square’s state of the art environmental features were carefully designed and delivered to make a big impact on reducing carbon emissions and we are proud to receive this incredible accolade on behalf of our tenants.”

The building was recognised for its 95kw solar energy system, LED lighting and sensor activated zoning, electric car charging stations, very high performance glazing, energy performance metering and high efficiency chillers.

4 Parramatta Square also secured a 5.5 star NABERS Water Rating and was able to achieve an astonishing 92% recycling rate across all construction and demolition waste which was taken to a state-of-the-art materials recovery facility, helping to further reduce landfill and our overall carbon footprint.

Parramatta Square is now officially ranked 2nd in the country for NABERS Energy Efficiency. Collins Square in Melbourne is ranked second in Australia for water efficiency.

Deputy Secretary, Property & Development NSW Leon Walker said 4 Parramatta Square ticks all the boxes to increase comfort and wellbeing benefits to over 5,500 NSW Government workers in the tower.

“Parramatta Square has delivered another six star performance,” Mr Walker said.

“The NSW Government, specifically sought modern, sustainable, A-grade office space in Parramatta with market-leading sustainability design and we are proud our workspace sets the best example for efficient buildings across the State.”

The 70,000 square metre 4 Parramatta Square has previously been awarded the rare dual accolade of the Green Building Council’s 6 Star Green Star – Interiors rating as well as a 6 Star Green Star – As Built rating.

The building is an acclaimed Transit Oriented Development which encourages low carbon forms of travel having direct links to train, buses, ferries, and trams as well as first class end of trip facilities to encourage workers to walk, run and cycle to work.

Media contact: Nick Marshall-McCormack 0429 340 482

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Completed in 1992, Central Park has long been recognised as one of Perth’s most iconic buildings for its stature as well as its place within the business community. Comprising 51 levels with breathtaking views – stretching from Perth’s world-famous crystalline beaches in the West, across the beautiful Swan River and to the distant hills in the east – Central Park offers an enviable destination for businesses. Central Park has an outstanding reputation in the industry and has been recognised for numerous awards, year after year.

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End of Trips

End of trip facilities are cropping up in office buildings around the world, making it easier for those who choose the option of cycling, jogging, or walking to work to engage with comfortable, on-site facilities like showers, changing rooms, personal lockers and secure bike parking.

End-of-trip facilities are places or rooms within a business or office building that are designed to support people who cycle, jog or walk to work rather than driving or taking public transport, or those who like to exercise before or after work, or during their lunch break.

End-of-trip facilities often include:

• Secure bicycle parking or storage
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• Showers and change rooms

They can even offer extra features like ironing facilities and clothes steamers, and beauty facilities like hair-dryers and styling tools, to help employees freshen up and get ready for their workday, and some even include bike repair stations for any unforeseen accidents that may occur on the way to work.

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This $2 billion project is the centrepiece of Parramatta's major redevelopment and features office towers, a university campus and public space, built to very high environmental standards. Some of it is already in place; construction will be ongoing to 2021.

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BARRINGTON END-OF-TRIP FACILITY

The Barrington’s new end-of-trip (EOT) facility is a fully integrated zone that offers tenants an array of amenities including bike racks, lockers, showers and change rooms.

ISPT’s ‘The Barrington’ is one of Parramatta’s A-grade office buildings and home to high-end tenants. IA Design were appointed to work with Shead Management to install a new EOT facility into The Barrington, along with an upgrade to the lift lobby.

The IA Design team converted the existing toilets, refuse room and storeroom into 9 showers, 90 lockers, drying cupboards, joinery for towel services and 39 bike racks, both floor mounted and wall hanging. The design carefully maximised the tight space available, and the aesthetics provided users with a contemporary and fresh environment.

The upgrade of the lift lobby complemented the new EOT facility, and was completed with stunning large format tiles were used (1.2m wide and floor to ceiling in height), new signage and new lights.

The project was completed without disrupting day-to-day building operations and the end result was a stunning new environment for cyclists and runners to start their day. Following this project, IA Design were appointed to another ISPT building, 363 George Street.

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3 Parramatta Square

A prefabricated, modular mechanical services solution has contributed to the successful delivery of the second stage of the $3.2 billion parramatta square development..

Working under a Built Obayashi Joint Venture, A.G. Coombs has played a key role in the construction of the new $175 million 3 Parramatta Square building for developer, the Walker Group. This venture with BOJV has also successfully delivered the neighbouring commercial tower in the Parramatta Square precinct.

The 3 Parramatta Square mixed-use tower features the architectural design by Johnson Pilton Walker (JPW) over 43,000m² of A-Grade office space across 16 levels. Central within the building is an open atrium starting above the Ground floor and spanning the entire tower allowing natural light through a glass ceiling above to illuminate the interior. The building also features three Basement car parking levels below plus a Basement Mezzanine level with end-of-trip facilities. Multiple retail spaces are located along the Ground floor to face the greater promenade from Parramatta Station.

Following its engagement as a full design and construct mechanical services contractor in 2017, A.G. Coombs worked collaboratively with base building consulting engineers LCI for the base building design and Norman Disney & Young (NDY) on the integrated NAB fit-out. With the first 13 floors of the tower tenanted by NAB, A.G. Coombs worked with the fit-out architects Woods Bagot and project manager Savills to deliver an integrated fit-out concurrently with the base building.

A.G. Coombs led the development to adopt a hybrid system for the base building that features an efficient passive chilled beam arrangement serving the floorplate perimeter, and a low-temperature variable air volume (VAV) system across the open office floors. A high-temperature chilled water system supplying the chilled beams is provided through a secondary heat exchanger arrangement with the main chilled water plant.

Several adaptive prefabrication techniques were utilised by A.G. Coombs to expedite the services installation and minimise time on site. These included the offsite prefabrication of approximately 350 modular frames featuring chilled beams manufactured in Denmark. By prefabricating the frames offsite, each chilled beam could be pressure tested after assembly to identify potential defects in the factory prior to their installation across Levels 3 to 16.

Approximately 90+ meeting and comms rooms located across Levels 1 to 13 (tenanted by NAB) are served by separate packaged units fed by the tenancy condenser water loop. To simplify the manufacture and installation to a consistent quality, A.G. Coombs consolidated their design into three typical acoustically treated box modules.

Prefabricated offsite, the acoustically treated packaged unit modules were able to be quickly mounted and connected to services in the ceiling above each meeting room saving significant site installation works.

In its lead services role A.G. Coombs also implemented the use of building information modelling (BIM) software on the project and were the lead modelling coordinators of the 3PS project.

Furthermore, site utilisation of BIM models on handheld devices allowed visibility of installation during construction preventing many potential clashes through quick resolution.

Practical completion at 3 Parramatta Square was reached in April 2020. NAB’s lease commencement was scheduled for the beginning of July, however to manage workplace exposure to COVID-19, NAB occupation of the building has pushed back to August 2020.

Post completion, A.G. Coombs have been engaged to provide ongoing service and maintenance to both the 3 and 4 Parramatta Square buildings showcasing an A.G. Coombs Whole-of-Life delivery.

Stephen Gillespie, Project Manager for Walker Corporation

Project Overview

Project Name: Parramatta Square

Location: Parramatta, NSW

Client: Built Obayashi Joint Venture

Year Completed: 2021

Project Type

Design & Construct

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At Collins Square, we want to ensure you have everything you need available at your fingertips.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all common areas of the precinct, including all tower lobbies, the upper and lower plaza and the restaurants and bars.

To log onto the Wi-Fi network follow these steps:

• Enable Wi-Fi on your device via settings.
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End of Trip

The End of Trip facilities at Collins Square are state-of-the-art and hyper-functional but more than anything, they are comfortable.

Designed with the user in mind, the facilities enable workplace wellness and flexibility. The End of Trip facilities have been planned to address all your convenience needs. So, whether your day starts with a jog into the office, is punctuated with a lunchtime game of basketball or ends with a dinner event, you are able to comfortably refresh at Collins Square.

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• Elevator access direct from EOT to retail plaza
• Easy access to and from main road networks and cycling/jogging trails
• Full length mirrors
• 7-day lockers with electronic passcode
• Vanity stations with high end hairdryers and straighteners/stylers
• Drying room
• Showers with complimentary body wash
• Secure bike store
• Bicycle maintenance station
• Hydration station
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• Fresh towel service
• Vending machine with essential needs

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Proposed | PARRAMATTA | 2 Valentine Avenue | 31st/120m | Office

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Was that one previously a very attractive wedge-shaped design, a la a modern take on the Flatiron Building, that has (obviously) sat on the shelf for several years now?  

Likewise Dyllip, it's an absolute eyesore. That whole part of Parramatta is rather embarrassing. Vacant overgrown lot on one side, brothel on the other.  

That's the one I was referring to.  

This has been approved by CSPC as per news and discussion thread.  

Just imagine what it'll be like coming into parramatta on a train in a few years. Wow!  

such a slab, will be cool for parra  

Love this building. Really hope it goes up. We’re in for some rocky times ahead so things will take longer than we’d all like I imagine.  

Office space expands in bustling Parramatta despite market jitters

2 Valentine Avenue Parramatta - See Business From a New Perspective

Nice! Yes please!  

Wow. Parramatta just goes from strength to strength.  

looks excellent must draw it up and add to parra google  

Ground-level looks great!  

The Western Renaissance goes on.  

Now THIS is what we need more of in Parramatta. Not suburban apartments  

Will be BEST in Parramatta.. if???  

How dare they and how dumb are they throwing millions of dollars down the drain for a pointless botox job?  

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Getting to and around Parramatta

There are so many ways to get to Parramatta, a well-connected city served by bus, train and ferry.

May 2024 - Parramatta Wharf temporary closure

Between Monday 13 May and Thursday 23 May, the F3 Parramatta River Ferry service will not run between Rydalmere Wharf and Parramatta Wharf. The planned closure will allow Transport for NSW to safely remove the fully enclosed scaffolding system in place on the Gasworks Bridge.

Replacement bus service While the ferry service is unavailable, a replacement bus service Route 60F3 will run between Parramatta Wharf, Phillip Street, and the Rydalmere Wharf bus stop. Signage will be in place to assist passengers.

Please allow an additional five to ten minutes of travel time when planning your public transport trips. Visit transportnsw.info for further information on public transport changes.

Getting to Parramatta

Parramatta is just 24 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and is easily accessed by express train or by Parramatta Road/M4 freeway, Victoria Road, Cumberland Highway or Windsor Road.

The city is served by buses to the interchange near Parramatta Station. Bus routes connect Parramatta with other Sydney destinations like Castle Hill, Hornsby, Ryde, Strathfield and the Sydney city centre.

Parramatta Station connects to locations all around metro Sydney. It’s a 30-minute ride from Sydney’s Town Hall to Parramatta. There are stations at nearby Harris Park and Westmead, too.

The F3 Parramatta River ferry service travels from Parramatta Wharf to Circular Quay. Known as the Parramatta RiverCat, these catamarans are a great way to travel to and from Parramatta. 

Parramatta is well serviced by major road connections. There are parking stations around Parramatta, many of which offer pre-booking discounts. There are also paid and free street parking spots in the city.

Parramatta is filled with an array of bushwalks and walking tracks that allow you to explore the diverse natural beauty that Parramatta has to offer.

Parramatta is a great place to ride a bike. It is reasonably flat and has good cycle links to Greater Sydney. Riding a bike for short trips is often quicker than driving at peak times, plus it’s a great way to explore the local neighbourhood.

Getting around Parramatta

There are plenty of ways to explore Parramatta on foot, bike or bus!

Free City Shuttle Bus

If you need to get around the Parramatta CBD, the Parramatta Shuttle Bus is a fast, free and accessible service run by Transport for NSW through Transdev.

Operating on a continuous loop starting from Macquarie Street near Centenary Square, the shuttle bus also connects rail, bus and ferry transport interchanges with local clubs and shops and other community hubs.

• Parramatta Wharf on Phillip Street
• George Street before Barrack Lane
• George Street at Church Street
• Bankwest Stadium, O'Connell Street
• Parramatta Leagues Club, O'Connell Street
• Marist Place opposite St Patrick's Cathedral
• Phillip Street after Church Street

Just look out for the bright green bus and jump on board!

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:30pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 4pm (Free: No ticket)

The free Parramatta Shuttle Bus runs every 10 minutes, 7 days a week. The trip takes approximately 25 minutes to complete the loop. Visit Transport for NSW or call 131 500 for up-to-date timetables.

Cycle Routes

Parramatta has an extensive cycleways network of cycleways:.

Two Transit-ways (T-ways)  to the North-West and Liverpool both include shared pedestrian and cycle paths offering a good route to Liverpool via Wetherill Park, and Windsor to Westmead.

M4 Path links  Wentworthville to Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point via Auburn, Granville and Parramatta.

Parramatta to Liverpool Rail Trail  is nearly 17km long and runs parallel to the railway line through Merrylands, Yennora and Fairfield to Liverpool.

Prospect Creek Cycleway or Pipeline Cycleway  ride along dedicated paths out to Prospect Reservoir. Feeling adventurous? Go on a round trip and do both! Start at either Guildford or Fairfield Train Stations and follow the paths to the west.

Parramatta Park  a favourite training ground of local riders, roughly half the size of Centennial Park.

The  Addventageous team  provides affordable and accessible cycling programs and bike hire services for all members of the community, whilst building skills, confidence and safety for cycling.

Parramatta Light Rail

Parramatta Light Rail is a major transport project underway, and will connect great places, revitalise communities and transform the way people move around the Parramatta local government area. By 2024, around 28,000 people are expected to use the Parramatta Light Rail every day. An estimated 130,000 people will live within walking distance of light rail stops.

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