CM+ are providing urban design, landscape architecture and architecture services for the 1.3-kilometre Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (PLR2) and shared path bridge across the Parramatta River, linking Melrose Park to Wentworth Point.
The project is integrated into the river’s ecologically sensitive foreshore, and creates significant public spaces, including a new park and enhanced foreshore areas, to support a precinct undergoing rapid renewal. A new active transport link connecting existing networks is established to improve foreshore access and links to surrounding parklands, with a view/rest point at the bridge’s highest point.
A key objective has been to achieve design excellence through a holistic approach that balances engineering requirements with strong urban design outcomes.
CM+ has partnered with Cultural Capital to develop a public art strategy that connects place and community, embedding First Nations perspectives, and celebrating Parramatta’s multicultural identity. The landscape design focuses on seamlessly integrating new infrastructure into the existing environment, preserving and enhancing its ecological, social, and visual values.