Projects and Works

Our list of projects extends across the city, with increased investments in community infrastructure, facilities and services that will help renew and reinvigorate Newcastle as we continue to build an inclusive, liveable, and sustainable city.

More than $137 million has been earmarked for investment into local facilities and infrastructure projects as part of a record 2023/24 Budget. It includes our largest annual capital works program to date, with almost 270 projects planned across the city.

Our Delivery Program and Operational Plan reflects our integrated approach to support the Newcastle 2040 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.

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.

Civil Works Reports

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

Newcastle Art Gallery Expansion

Newcastle Art Gallery has been at the heart of our city’s rich arts and cultural history for over forty years. Now, the story of its future has begun.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Upgrade

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

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.

Bathers Way, King Edward Park

We are working to update plans for the next stretch of Bathers Way between Strzelecki Lookout and South Newcastle Beach, creating a more accessible shared path through the heritage-listed King Edward Park.

Broadmeadow Regionally Significant Growth Area

The Hunter Regional Plan 2041, prepared by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), identifies Broadmeadow as a regionally significant growth area and a priority location for future housing.

Emergency repairs, Southern Beaches

Read information and updates on the response and management of erosion at our Southern Beaches.

Repair works, King Street breakwater

We have repaired damage along the King Street breakwater in Stockton following erosion events, and reinstated access for the community including a new accessway to South Stockton Beach.

New buried seawall, Southern end of Mitchell Street seawall

We have commenced the construction of a more permanent protection structure at the southern end of the Mitchell Street seawall in Stockton to shield the shoreline and reduce the chance of inundation during large swells.

East End Village

We are progressing works on the East End Village project, with the first phase of works now complete.

Orchardtown Road Upgrade, New Lambton

As part of our Local Centres Program, we are upgrading Orchardtown Road, New Lambton.

Hunter Street Trial Cycleway

We have implemented a trial cycleway connection along Hunter Street, between National Park Street and Worth Place.

Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre

Delivery of a new grandstand at Lambton Swimming Centre is currently underway.

Ironbark Creek Rehabilitation

Work is underway on the next stage of our rehabilitation of Ironbark Creek.

Remediation of former landfill, Astra Street Shortland

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

Proposed Material Recovery Facility

We are proposing to expand our operations at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre to include a Material Recovery Facility.

Proposed Organics Processing Facility

We are proposing to build an organics processing facility at Summerhill Waste Management Centre to process food and garden waste, diverting it from landfill.

Harbour Foreshore Masterplan

We have commenced work at Foreshore Park to prepare for the future construction of Newcastle's largest children’s playground.

Cottage Creek bridge replacement, Hunter Street

We are planning the replacement of the 100 year old Cottage Creek bridge, constructing a new bridge that is fit for purpose moving into the future in this busy section of Hunter Street.

University Drive, Waratah West, Stormwater improvements and new footbridge

We are improving the flow of stormwater in the area and delivering a new footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists alongside University Drive, Waratah West.

Wallsend Active Hub

We have delivered a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend's Federal Park.

City Centre to Merewether Cycleway - Stage One

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

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.

Jefferson Park

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

Perkins Street Retaining Wall

We are completing structural upgrade works to the existing stone retaining wall and stairs between Church Street and Perkins Street, Newcastle which is currently closed to public access.

Woodward Street, Merewether - Road and Embankment

This project is looking to identify in greater detail the issues and concerns that the community have in relation to the road and embankment, in order to explore possible options to enhance conditions.

Adamstown Park

We are delivering the city’s largest suburban sporting and recreation hub at Adamstown, following the unanimous adoption of Adamstown Park Masterplan.

Maryland Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park Stage One Works

We have officially opened the city's second fully fenced off-leash dog park as Stage 1 works at Maryland Drive Reserve are delivered.

Darling Street Oval, Hamilton South - Grandstand

The redevelopment of Darling Street Oval, to meet NPL standards and the growing participation of girls and women in football, is underway.

Beaumont Street, Hamilton Road Resurfacing

We have resurfaced key sections of Beaumont Street, Hamilton, providing a safer, stronger road network.

Passmore Oval Wickham Grandstand

Construction is underway on a major redevelopment of the Passmore Oval Wickham grandstand, delivering dedicated female changerooms, improved disability access and new community function areas.

Throsby Creek riverwall repair works

We recently undertook works to rehabilitate the Throsby Creek riverwall to ensure it continues to be an important ecological, recreational and visual asset valued by our community.

Demolition of King Street Car Park

We have completed the demolition of the multi storey car park at 92 King Street.

Islington Park Dog Off Leash Area

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

Lugar Park, Kotara South - Amenities Upgrade

The extension and upgrades to the sports amenities facility at Lugar Park, Kotara South has now been completed.

Mitchell Street Upgrade, Stockton

As part of our Local Centres Program, we have delivered a complete upgrade of Mitchell Street in Stockton.

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.

Memorial Drive embankment stabilisation and new footpath

We are working to restabilise a section of embankment along Memorial Drive, The Hill, following a land slip during a period of significant rainfall.

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.

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.

Islington - Chinchen and Clyde Street intersection

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

No. 1 Sportsground Redevelopment

We have redeveloped No. 1 Sportsground to meet regional AFL and cricket standards.

Newcastle - City Hall restoration

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

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.

Western Corridor Upgrades - Minmi Rd & Longworth Ave, Wallsend

The city's growing western corridor has led to increased traffic over time. We are now working to improve conditions along this important link to the city.

Blackbutt Reserve multipurpose community facility and kiosk

We are delivering a new multipurpose community facility and kiosk at Newcastle’s beating green heart, Blackbutt Reserve.

Water heating upgrades across our inland pool network

We are planning essential water heating upgrades for Wallsend and Mayfield Swimming Centres.

Gregson Park Playspace

We are investing more than $3 million into a new inclusive playspace at Hamilton's historic Gregson Park, with construction set to kick off early 2024.