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Waratah Shopping Centre Improvements - Telopea

Have your say!

Have your say on a draft concept plan to deliver lighting and security cameras (CCTV) and other streetscape improvements at Waratah Shopping Centre in Telopea.

The proposed improvements are designed to make the shopping centre a safe and vibrant town hub, and include:

  1. Proposed light poles with CCTV
  2. New seating
  3. New granite paving
  4. Proposed garden beds
  5. All existing trees to be retained and protected
  6. Proposed street tree planting

It is expected works would occur in two stages. The first stage would be installation of the light poles with CCTV and the second stage, other streetscape improvements.

Where is Waratah Shopping Centre?

Waratah Shopping Centre is located on Benaud Place, Telopea within walking distance of Sturt Park and Telopea Public School.

Download a full copy of the draft landscape plan here.

Streetscape showing two areas. The light or yellow area is the first stage, the dark or purple area is the second stage for the upgrades.

A map and legend for upgrades on the left section. Click the image to download a pdf.

A map showing detail for the right section. Click the image to download a pdf.This plan is also available in Resources.

How to have your say

Comment on the draft streetscape plan by:

Scroll down for other ways to have your say. This consultation is open until 5pm on Monday 17 March 2025.

All feedback is welcome and will be considered before finalising the concept plan.

This project is funded via the City of Parramatta’s Better Neighbourhoods Program (BNP).

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Please note that the verbal submission option is being offered for those that cannot provide or may find it difficult to provide a written submission.

Email
placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Subject: Waratah Shopping Centre Improvements

Post
Attn: Neighbourhood Projects Team - City of Parramatta Council
Subject: Waratah Shopping Centre Improvements
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124

Please ensure that you clearly state your full name, contact details and address.

Previous community feedback

The proposed upgrade works were informed by results from previous community consultations and a city-wide safety survey. Here is a snapshot of Top 3 priorities or key insights.

Telopea residents are less likely to feel safe:

- Walking alone after dark

- On or waiting for public transport after dark

2024 Safety Survey

 

People who visit Waratah Shopping Centre want:

- Improved shop fronts

- Improved look and character

- A welcoming centre

2023 Centres Review

People in the Dundas Ward including Telopea value:

- Natural environment

- Convenience

- A sense of community

2023 Community Ward Workshops

Frequently asked questions

The Better Neighbourhood Program (BNP) is a long-running and successful Council program that focuses on the capital upgrades of local centres outside of the Parramatta CBD. The BNP commenced in 1999 and delivers improvements to centres with the goal of enhancing safety, vitality and economic prosperity.

 

For more information, please visit https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/councilconnecting-with-council/better-neighbourhood-projects

The Waratah Shopping Centre shops is primarily privately owned.

As the Better Neighbourhood Program seeks to upgrade public places and spaces, this upgrade will focus on the public domain and upgrading the Council owned area.

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Timeline

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    Feb 2025

    Consultation opens at 9am on Monday 24 February 2025
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    Mar 2025

    Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 17 March 2025
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    Apr 2025

    Review submissions and finalise concept plan

Resources

Contact us

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.