Projects and Works

The transformation of Newcastle into a smart, liveable and sustainable global city continues, delivering more than 300 projects and $90.4 million for upgrades or new community infrastructure in 2021/22.

Our Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 reflects our integrated approach to support the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan.

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View our monthly Civil Works reports

Priority Projects

Our Priority Projects are the result of extensive community consultation which helps form the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan.

Local Centres Program

The Local Centres Program guides the infrastructure renewal works within the local centres throughout the Newcastle LGA.

Outdoor Exercise Facilities

We are always working to improve our city. Take a look at some of the key projects and works currently in progress or recently completed.

Pedestrian and traffic improvement projects

We're working on a number of local area traffic management and pedestrian improvement projects.

Playground replacement program

Each year up to five playgrounds are included in annual asset renewal works program.

Road Rehabilitation and Resurfacing

Road rehabilitation and resurfacing works occur on a regular basis right across the city.

Bathers Way, South Newcastle

We are creating a vibrant and attractive hub for visitors and residents while upgrading the pedestrian and cycle path links in this section of the Bathers Way.

East End Village

We are progressing works on the East End Village project, with the first phase of works expected to be completed by the end of April 2022.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Upgrade

We are in the process of revitalising the Newcastle Ocean Baths and it will be done in two stages.

Demolition of King Street Car Park

We are demolishing the multi storey car park at 92 King Street due to its age and poor structural integrity.

Remediation of former landfill, Astra Street Shortland

We are planning environmental remediation work at a former landfill in Shortland to maintain the local protected environment.

Richmond Vale Rail Trail

The Richmond Vale Rail Trail is a proposed cycling and walking track along the former Richmond Vale rail line between Kurri Kurri and Hexham, along the former Chichester to Newcastle water pipeline between Shortland and Tarro.

No. 1 Sportsground Redevelopment

The redevelopment of No. 1 Sportsground, to meet regional AFL and cricket standards, is now underway.

Wallsend Active Hub

We are delivering a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend's Federal Park.

Waratah - Maud Street road safety improvements

We are implementing traffic changes in Maud Street, Waratah, to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists using the University to Newcastle City cycling route.

Islington - Chinchen and Clyde Street intersection

We are installing traffic lights at the intersection of Chinchen and Clyde streets Islington to improve traffic, pedestrian and cyclist movements in the area.

City Centre to Merewether Cycleway - Stage One

We have completed the first leg of the City Centre to Merewether Beach cycleway project.

Hunter Street Trial Cycleway

Construction has finished on a trial cycleway connection along Hunter Street, between National Park Street and Worth Place.

Adamstown - Glebe Road local centre and traffic improvements

We've completed preliminary civil works on Glebe Road in preparation for future installation of traffic control signals at Glebe Road and Park Avenue.

Cooks Hill - Swan Street renewal

Work is underway to rehabilitate Swan Street, Cooks Hill, between Darby Street and Mosbri Crescent. Stage 1 is complete, with future stages in planning.

Foreshore Park Precinct

We are developing a Landscape Masterplan for the Harbour Foreshore Precinct within Newcastle’s East End.

Islington Park Dog Off Leash Area

We have recently enhanced the existing off leash area at Islington Park.

Newcastle - City Hall restoration

Work to refurbish the western and northern façades of Newcastle City Hall has been completed.

Jefferson Park

The Jefferson Park Concept Plan will inform future minor improvements to the park.

Perkins Street Stairs

Perkins Street stairs are closed until further notice, please consider using Wolfe Street as a safer route for access between Church and Perkins Street.

Civil Works Reports

Keep up to date with our projects and works via our monthly Civil Works Reports.

Calculation of infrastructure in need of renewal

We have brought the method of calculating infrastructure in need of renewal in line with best practice to ensure ratepayers’ money is spent where it is needed most.