The NSW Government has announced the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 project has signed a $322 million contract awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd to deliver the first part of the project – construction of the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River.

Bridge design and early works will begin in late 2024, before major bridge construction starts in 2025.

The new public and active transport bridge an essential link between the growing communities of Melrose Park and Wentworth Point, north and south of the river.

In the 2024-25 NSW Budget, the Minns Labor Government $2.1 billion towards the delivery of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.

With the commencement of the bridge, the long delayed project is now certain to be delivered. The delivery will involve the compulsory acquisition of around 70 properties and comprises a mix of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Tenants also have rights to be compensated.

If you are affected by compulsory acquisition due to Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 compulsory acquisition then contact Flo Mitchell for a no obligation discussion in order to discuss strategies to maximise compensation and what to do when you receive an ‘Opening Letter’ from the NSW Government.

A link to ‘What is an Opening Letter’ is below: