New building promised 'to be to Parramatta what the Opera House is to the city'

The proposed design for new civic building in Parramatta. Photo: Supplied
Parramatta has been busy telling everyone it is taking off as Sydney's second CBD – and now it is set to have a spaceship-like building right at its centre.
Councillors on Tuesday night voted to endorse the design of a $50 million glass building, which will house new council chambers, offices, a library and technology hub.

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