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Sydney’s Lake Parramatta will reopen tomorrow (Saturday) for summer, complete with beach, after a $1.4 million upgrade.
The NSW Government says the 50,000+ annual visitors to Lake Parramatta can now enjoy:
- A sandy beach with a retaining wall;
- better pedestrian access to the water;
- new seating, and shaded areas; and
- a lifeguard viewing platform.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said says the reserve is a great spot to escape the summer heat.
“The revitalisation of this swimming spot is in no small part thanks to the advocacy of Donna Davis, who as Lord Mayor pushed so hard for it to be funded. Now the whole community can benefit from this investment in local amenity here in Parramatta.”
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, says the upgrades have made the area safer and more accessible.
State MP for Parramatta Donna Davis says the design work and community consultation for these upgrades occurred when she was Lord Mayor.
“It makes me very proud to see the work completed for the benefit of local residents and visitors to Parramatta,” she says.
“These upgrades support Parramatta’s fast-growing population, ensuring a beautiful, functional place for people of all ages and abilities to relax, recreate and return to again and again.”
Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter says Lake Parramatta is an iconic swimming spot.
“The eastern suburbs have Bondi, Penrith has Pondi and now more people can safely enjoy this gem in the west – Lake Parramatta.
“We welcome everyone to make memories here this summer and remind people to bring a friend and swim in the designated swimming area when supervised by lifeguards.”
The Lake Parramatta upgrade has been completed thanks to the NSW Government’s Places to Swim program and Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
Lake Parramatta opens to the public from 10am tomorrow (Saturday, October 26) and will have lifeguards on duty each weekend from 10am to 6pm until Sunday, November 24.
From November 30 to January 20, 2025, lifeguards will be on duty seven days per week (10am to 7pm) before returning to weekend patrols from 10am to 7pm from Saturday, February 1, to Sunday, March 20 2025.
