West Ryde Library and its after-hours chutes are closed until further notice for essential safety repairs following a water leak from a nearby property. Our other libraries are still open.
The Parramatta River is one of Sydney’s most iconic waterways. It extends from Blacktown Creek in the west to where it meets the Lane Cove River in the east and flows into Sydney Harbour. Approximately 21 km in length, the Parramatta River catchment encompasses 11 local government areas including the City of Ryde and is home to more than 750,000 people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
The City of Ryde is a member of the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG). The PRCG is an alliance of local and state government agencies and community groups, working to create a healthy, liveable and sustainable river catchment for wildlife and the community to thrive. The mission of this group is to improve the health of the Parramatta River making it swimmable by 2025.
Towards achieving this Council has been involved in a number of activities improving the foreshore, waterway and community education about the river health which include:
To find out more about the Our Living River initiative visit the Our Living River website.
Parramatta River Masterplan | Our Living River