(City of Newcastle)
Newy 87.8 FM – Daracon Group has been appointed to continue the streetscape overhaul on Hunter and Newcomen Streets, after being awarded the tender unanimously at a City of Newcastle Council meeting.
The work will include new road surfaces, footpaths, street trees and gardens, as well as underground infrastructure.
It will also feature a new public plaza on Market Street, between Hunter Street and Keightley Street, with a significant new piece of public art celebrating Newcastle's Indigenous history.
The bi-directional cycleway established during previous stages of the project will be continued, providing a connection between the city and the harbour.
Lord Mayor Gavin Morris said the work is futureproofing Newcastle's city centre. "The improvements that we've been able to make in recent years are contributing to the area's revival and this is another step forward," Cr Morris said.
Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon said the Albanese Labor Government's $16.7 million investment is helping transform Newcastle's East End, breathing new life into Hunter Street Mall.
"These upgrades will deliver greener streets, safer and better connections for pedestrians and cyclists, and inviting public spaces," Ms Claydon said.
City of Newcastle is working towards an early 2028 completion date for this phase.
The improvements are intended to integrate with almost $1 billion of residential development in Newcastle's East End.
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