THE delivery of Powerhouse Parramatta has hit a new milestone, with the concrete slab poured and the first of 12,000 tonnes of structural steel installed.
Set to become the state’s biggest museum, delivering Powerhouse Parramatta has included more than $200 million in contracts with NSW businesses awarded by construction partner, Lendlease.
Lendlease is setting a target for 70% of the construction workforce on the project to be Western Sydney locals.
“Our record $116 billion infrastructure pipeline is powering the state’s economy and Western Sydney workers are reaping the benefits, with $75 million in contracts from the Powerhouse Parramatta project awarded to local businesses,” said Rob Stokes, minister for infrastructure.
This includes contractors such as the Wetherill Park-based Azzurri Concrete completing the 1,000-cubic-metre concrete pour in a single day.
“Once complete, this incredible museum will see Parramatta become the home of arts, design, science and technology, bringing two million visitors from across Australia and around the world to Western Sydney each year,” said Ben Franklin, minister for arts.
“Powerhouse Parramatta will be the largest museum in NSW, sharing more of the Powerhouse Collection than has ever been seen before. The state-of-the-art exhibition spaces will host international travelling exhibitions, bringing the very best of the world to Parramatta.”
Powerhouse Parramatta registered for a 6 Star Green Star Building certification with net zero operations from the moment its doors open, with all cranes on site currently powered by renewable diesel, in an Australian-first.
“I know my community in Parramatta and across Western Sydney will be thrilled by this city-defining museum that will become a cultural anchor within the wider Parramatta precinct,” said Geoff Lee, member for Parramatta.
Construction on the Powerhouse Parramatta project is currently on track for construction completion in late 2024.
