ISSUE 68 | December 2025
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES OF PARRAMATTA!
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JESSICA MAUBOY HEADLINES PARRAMATTA’S PERSONAL STORY OF NEW YEAR SELLANES CLARK
FLOOD RISKS T The Charles Street Weir upgrade would see the construction of a new 4.8 metre wide weir.
HOUSANDS of residents are exposed to potential flooding and the associated risks, damage, and inconvenience as the City of Parramatta open public consultation on proposals to reduce flooding in at-risk areas. Despite initially identifying 14 potential locations which could benefit from improved water flow management, only three are being considered for upgrade and only one will be upgraded. A 1-in-100’ year flood could cause up to $250M in damages. Some modelling suggests more than 25% of the LGA would be underwater. More page 3
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