Parramatta City Council is officially on the hunt for the boldest, most innovative and creative thinkers to present their vision for an iconic site along the scenic Parramatta River foreshore as part of an international ideas competition, ‘Ideas on Edge’. Prize money of $50,000 is on offer for a commercially viable idea for the site located at a prime position on the edge of Parramatta River, with the competition open to people of all ages and backgrounds from around the world.

The site covers 2.2Ha and is located between Lennox and Bernie Banton bridges. It is connected to transport, shopping facilities and Parramatta’s thriving dining precinct, ‘Eat Street’’. Potential uses for the site could include multi-functional facilities such as conference, performance, cultural, artistic, retail, commercial, entertainment and residential.

The competition winner will be awarded $50,000, but there is also $10,000 up for grabs for the best artistic submission, $5,000 for the best student entry and $5,000 for a ‘highly commended’ submission. The competition will close on Wednesday 11 May 2011 at midday. Entry to the competition is free. For more information about the Ideas on Edge competition visit Council’s website at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/blogspace/ideas-on-edge.