Draft Smart City and Innovation Strategy

Why do we need a Smart City and Innovation Strategy?

Parramatta has been on its smart city journey for more than a decade. As Sydney's Central City, Parramatta faces significant challenges. To manage these issues, we need innovative ideas and solutions at a local level.

Cities that embrace smart and innovative solutions can see improved outcomes in areas such as sustainability, economic growth, and quality of life for residents, workers and visitors. For example, cities that use smart grid technology have shown reductions in energy consumption, and cities that implement smart public transportation systems have less congestion and better air quality.

What you have told us so far?

We recognise the importance of involving our community in our planning and decision-making process. Community engagement has been at the core of the development of this draft Strategy.

Watch to learn about the areas you want us to address!

What are we proposing?

Our vision

A vibrant, sustainable, and connected centre of innovation that fosters the exchange of ideas.

Our vision for Parramatta is a thriving hub where people connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. Building on the long-term vision established in our Community Strategic Plan 2018-2038 (CSP) and through consultation with the community and stakeholders, the draft Smart City and Innovation Strategy outlines our plan to make this vision a reality.

Our priorities

For more details around specific actions we'll take to achieve this vision and how they'll be monitored, see the Community Summary and the draft Strategy.

>> Thank you for getting involved

We checked back in with you for further comment before finalising the draft Strategy for Council endorsement.

Thank you for having your say on the draft Smart City and Innovation Strategy by 5pm on Monday 16 October 2023 by filling in the online submission form, emailing Council or chatting with the project team at pop-ups.

Frequently asked questions

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To realise the aspirations outlined in this Strategy, we must actively build upon our City's smart and innovative capabilities. This will allow us to achieve our goals and respond quickly to opportunities as they emerge.

The action plan outlines detailed actions that Council will undertake over the next four years to help us reach the objectives within our priorities and position our City for continued success.

This action plan will be monitored annually and will be updated after four years to ensure continued progression of the Strategy implementation.

The community and stakeholders were consulted with in late 2022. The feedback received, along with desktop research and global best practice, informed the development of the draft Strategy.

After reviewing feedback on the draft Strategy, the draft will be finalised and be brought to Council for adoption.

Environmental Sustainability Strategy

See our priorities for regeneration and creating a feature-ready City, and commit to being a custodian of your city’s blue and green spaces.

Have your say

Draft Social Sustainability Strategy

Building an equitable Parramatta starts with you. See how you can help create a safer city, empowering our community to have a great quality of life. Submissions were welcome until 5pm on Monday 16 October 2023.

Have your say

Draft Economic Development Strategy

Discover our Economic Development Strategy’s five priority areas, ensuring people and businesses continue to thrive well into the future. Thank you for having your say by 5pm on Monday 16 October 2023.

Find out more

If you need assistance providing feedback, or you would like information supplied in another language or format, please contact Council's Community Engagement Team via 1300 617 058 or participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

If you would like to speak to someone over the phone in another language, call TIS National on 131 450 for a free interpreting service. Let them know you want to speak to City of Parramatta Council and your chosen language and they will connect you.

市议会致力于确保每个人都能获得所需要的信息。如果您需要以其它语言或格式获取信息，请致电 1300 617 058 或发送电邮至 participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

如果您希望以其它语言进行电话交谈，请致电 131 450 联系 TIS 全国服务中心获取免费传译服务。告诉他们您想与 Parramatta 市议会通话和您选用的语言，他们就会为您接通。

काउंसिल यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि सभी लोगों को अपनी ज़रूरत की जानकारी सुलभ हो। अगर आप किसी अन्य भाषा या फॉर्मेट में जानकारी चाहते/चाहती हैं, तो कृपया 1300 617 058 पर कॉल करें या participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au पर ईमेल भेजें

अगर आप फ़ोन पर किसी अन्य भाषा में बात करना चाहते/चाहती हैं, तो निःशुल्क दुभाषिया सेवा के लिए 131 450 पर TIS National को कॉल करें। उन्हें बताएं कि आप सिटी ऑफ़ पैरामाटा काउंसिल से अपनी चुनी हुई भाषा में बात करना चाहते/चाहती हैं और वे आपको कनेक्ट करेंगे।

카운슬은 모든 사람이 필요한 정보를 이용할 수 있도록 최선을 다해 지원합니다. 다른 언어나 형식으로 된 정보를 원하시면‚ 전화 1300 617 058번 또는 이메일 participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au로 연락하십시오.

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Your language

Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.

Timeline

Late 2023 - Early 2024
The draft Strategy is presented to Council for endorsement. Implementation of the Strategy following Council endorsement (TBC).
October 2023
Review of community feedback
August - October 2023
Public exhibition of the draft Smart City and Innovation Strategy
June 2022
Stage one consultation closed at 5pm on Friday 24 June 2022
May 2022
Stage one consultation commenced Tuesday 24 May 2022
Mid 2022 - Mid 2023
Review of community and stakeholder feedback, and drafting of strategy