Conybeare Morrison International in conjunction with UrbanGrowth NSW, Cox Architecture, Oculus, AECOM, Elton Consulting, GHD, HillPDA, Jacobs, Kinesis and SJB are pleased to announce that Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy has received national recognition, winning two awards at the 2018 PIA National Awards for Planning Excellence on 9 May, 2018.2018 Award Winner – The Hard Won Victory
National Judges’ Citation, ‘The planning of Parramatta Road Corridor has long been in the “too hard” basket for government agencies. This project tackled fragmentation of governance land-use due to the number of local councils involved whose financial resources were limited… Furthermore, the Urban Transformation Strategy incorporates sound practice by only rezoning land if necessary infrastructure is in place or will be provided.’
‘The judging panel commends the applicant for its whole-of-government approach to the strategy and its innovative stakeholder engagement model that is now being replicated across government in NSW.’
2018 Award Winner – Best Planning Ideas – Large Project
National Judges’ Citation, ‘This Strategy is awarded for its whole-of-government approach showing how state and local government agencies can work together – and for its innovation in relation to engagement and implementation.’
‘The Parramatta Road Corridor Strategy was a significant project, put together in challenging circumstances, and it will guide and positively impact many in the Sydney region and beyond.’