Work on the NSW Government\u2019s $2.4 billion Stage 1 Parramatta Light Rail continues, with Australia\u2019s longest stretch of green track currently being laid along the line.
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Minister for Transport and Minister for Veterans David Elliott said the unique green track had been rolled out alongside Robin Thomas Reserve, bringing the project a step closer to completion.
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\u201cIn a New South Wales first we have designed and integrated green track beautifully, with wire-free technology, within heritage sensitive environments along the Parramatta Light Rail alignment,\u201d Mr Elliott said.
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\u201cAs a sustainable alternative to concrete, this green track will use 81 per cent less concrete in its construction and deliver environmental and health benefits.
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\u201cThere will be 1.3 kilometres of green track laid across the 12-kilometre alignment, with grass to be planted at Cumberland Precinct and Tramway Avenue too.\u201d
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Green track involves planting grass or groundcovers between and beside light rail tracks. The Zoysia \u2018Nara\u2019 grass species was selected after a 12-month testing process in Rosehill to assess growth rate and durability in Western Sydney conditions.
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\u201cAs an Australian native species, Zoysia \u2018Nara\u2019 turf is highly durable and well-equipped to tolerate Parramatta\u2019s unique soil and climatic conditions,\u201d Mr Elliott said.
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\u201cIts key advantage is the species\u2019 slow growth rate, which makes it low maintenance. The community will also benefit from the reduced urban heat and greener spaces.\u201d
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Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail, which will connect Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD, is expected to operate services for customers in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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