Channel 7 news : date 30/04/2017



NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's announcements 

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced $310 million for a controversial North Parramatta development, to some heckling from locals angered about the proposed construction of more than 2000 apartments.

The 30-hectare site has a rich indigenous heritage and is home to several historic buildings including the colonial-era Parramatta Female Factory, the former Catholic Orphan School and Parramatta Gaol.

Urban Growth NSW's proposed plan for the site would see the restoration and conservation of historically significant buildings, the creation of public open spaces, and the construction of about 2700 new apartments.

Announcing $310 million in project funding over the next seven to 10 years, Ms Berejiklian focused on heritage conservation efforts and the creation of public open spaces, including ovals, cycleways, playing fields and parklands.