Diocese of Parramatta

The Bethany Centre has been chosen as the name of 470 Church St, Parramatta.

The Bethany Centre was chosen as Bethany played a central part in the ministry of hospitality to Jesus and disciples.

Bishop Vincent’s hope is that the new building will also play a central part in the ministry to people in the Diocese of Parramatta.

Also, as the new workplace for staff, the Bethany Centre is seen as an expression of our Catholic values and our identity of sharing the Good News.

Yes. The parking arrangements at this site will not change.

Each floor has an accessible bath room which has a shower and ample change space.

Yes, part of the consideration in the floor plans as be specifically around designing such space.

As such, we have “focus rooms”. These are small rooms which won’t be bookable, can be quickly accessed, and allow for privacy or silence and focus work where needed.

Yes, we have been sure to include plenty of personal storage space on every floor.

The new work stations will be 900mm deep, compared with many within our current building that are 750mm or 800mm deep. In addition we will be sourcing slimline screen mounts to ensure there is plenty of space to work ergonomically.

No. There will be no side-by-side partitions.

However, there will be low-level front-facing partitions between work stations.

We are also sourcing privacy film to be applied to the screens of those teams that handle sensitive or private information.

In addition, the location of such teams has been strategically located so as to maximise confidentially.

Any vacated office space will be leased to new commercial tenants.

This is unlikely as the parking spots are already in use.

Yes, they will retain access to both buildings until 470 Church St is fully occupied.

The reception area (which includes a large screen) at 470 Church St will be staffed and shared by all the agencies and ministries of the Diocese of Parramatta.

You can contact comms@parracatholic.org for information on how to make use of this screen.

Basement car park arrangements will not change at 12 Victoria Rd for staff who remain onsite.

Any vacated parking spots will be leased to the new tenants.

No, any vacated parking spots will be leased to the new tenants at 12 Victoria Rd.

Staff with access to the overflow car park will retain access to the overflow.

Staff will retain access to both buildings until 470 Church St is fully occupied.

Basement car park arrangements will not change at 12 Victoria Rd for staff who remain onsite.

Any vacated parking spots at 12 Victoria Rd will be leased to the new tenants.

Staff with access to the overflow car park will retain access to the overflow.

Yes, we already are publishing these questions and answers on this website.

There will be a chapel at 470 Church St from the day staff start moving into the new premises.

At this stage, most of Chancery and part of Level 4, 12 Victoria Rd (CEDP) will be moving to 470 Church St over the weekend 7 and 8 March 2020. The first day in the new office for these staff only is on Monday 9 March 2020.

Other staff will move at a later date that will be communicated once it is known.

Yes, at a later stage.

No, not at this stage.