Granville Town Square

Project update - June 2025

Council has finalised the landscape plans for Granville Town Square and is currently working on technical drawings and reports in preparation for planning and utility approvals prior to construction.

Project Background

This project will see the transformation of approximately 3,500 square metres of land just north of Granville Railway Station into a new public open space.

During previous consultation, residents told us they wanted a welcoming town square with shade and a village green that will provide space for markets, temporary art installations and concerts, and a place for the community to gather.

The proposal includes replacing the current carpark and Council-owned buildings along the southern Bridge Street frontage to create a dedicated public open space.

Key features

Framed by a layered canopy of native trees and endemic (local to the area) plant species, the landscape plan includes:

  • Green open space for recreation in an area lacking open space
  • Play space
  • Spaces for small to large-scale events
  • A village green (with durable turf) for informal kick-about play
  • Pedestrian access and multiple entry points
  • Paved civic space with outdoor seating for social gathering and recreation
  • Proposed Council owned leasable kiosk
  • Public amenities building
  • Maintenance storage spaces
  • BBQ and picnic facilities for large group gatherings
  • Unique furniture creating a sense of place
  • Inclusion of CCTV and lighting for improved safety
  • Improved wayfinding and signage
  • Vehicular access to rear of Good Street properties is retained

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Granville Town Square

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This $13 million project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund and the City of Parramatta Council.


Public exhibition - Now closed

The detailed draft landscape plans received broad community support during the public exhibition period in August and September 2024. To address feedback the following changes were made to the draft plans:

  • During the consultation period the removal of the Parramatta Artist Studios from the Granville site came back as a concern. We continue our investigation into finding a suitable site for the relocation of the Parramatta Artist Studios.
  • Council is conducting detailed investigations and planning into the parking opportunities for the Granville area as this is a crucial component of the project. We want to ensure that this aspect is fully addressed to support both the functionality and accessibility of the Town Square whilst supporting our local residents, visitors and businesses.
  • In relation to the design, we received feedback to include a playground at this site in place of the event stage and to increase the lawn space. Both of these requests have been incorporated into the updated plan.

Next steps

Following detailed design, the new town square will be built. Please FOLLOW this page to receive updates on the project.

If you have any questions, or would like information supplied in another language or format, please contact the Integrated Grants and Projects team via 1300 617 058 or at placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au