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Parramatta Leagues Club has unveiled its new masterplan that it believes will transform Parramatta into a “world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and lifestyle”.

Under the new plans, dubbed Parramatta Live, the new precinct will be located adjacent to CommBank Stadium. While the plans consist of a hotel, it will also feature expansive outdoor gathering spaces and new dining options. Parramatta Live will also include a 450-metre-square youth hub, along with flexible event and conference spaces.

A new clubhouse will also be built featuring a dedicated entertainment level featuring as bowling, arcade games, and other interactive attractions, plus a state-of-the-art gymnasium. 

This proposal replaces the club’s original 17-storey hotel development plans announced in 2018.

Speaking with Club Management, Parramatta Leagues general marketing manager Rebecca Hunt, said revising the club’s original development plans was off the back of listening to feedback from members and the local community.

“We have some really important neighbours such as the Female Factory and they’re going for world heritage. Obviously, we want to be good neighbours as well and we want to make sure that we have a place that is for the community,” she said.

“That’s the great thing about a member organisation like us that can be the focus, and it is the focus.”

The club also assured that there will be no additional poker machine entitlements in the precinct as part of the new plans.

At Parramatta Leagues Club we’re more than about providing just a place to meet, we’re about shaping the future of our community. Parramatta Live represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a precinct that celebrations connection, innovation, and community,” CEO Chris Dimou said.

“Together, we’re building a legacy for our members, visitors, and the entire western Sydney region. This is more than a new club. It’s a space where people will gather, connect, and create memories. Parramatta Live is designed to meet the diverse need of our growing community.”

While the plans have not yet been given the greenlight, Hunt said the club was in conversation with local and state government. 

“We’ve made sure that we’ve aligned with key government initiatives, such as supporting nightlife in Parramatta, but also creating community spaces and connecting with the North Parramatta precinct,” she said.

“There are a lot of new developments approved for North Parramatta, especially new apartments, and we’ve really got the best spot to make sure that we can service those apartments. They will need a place to hang out, particularly green places, which is going to be a big part of the design, they are going to need places to go and congregate, so that’s the whole idea of Parramatta Live.”

The last renovation the club underwent was in 2022, following substantial storm damage in 2019. However, the club’s new look at the time was criticised by locals who described it as the “ugliest building in the Greater Sydney”.

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