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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 27 July 2021
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 29 June 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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City continues activation of unused space in National Park
Work is about to start to triple the number of basketball courts located within the inner city’s National Park.
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Work set to commence on $1.5 million Wallsend Active Hub
Wallsend will soon be home to a new $1.5 million recreation facility, with construction on the city's second ever Active Hub to commence in Federal Park next month.
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City commits to elevating women in sport
City of Newcastle has cemeted its ongoing commitment to female sporting talent by sponsoring a range of women's sporting events including rugby, soccer and surfing over the next 12 months.
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Community shapes new vision for Newcastle's iconic Harbour Foreshore
City of Newcastle has released its updated vision for Newcastle's Harbour Foreshore including a revised concept for Foreshore Park, showing an additional 4,000m2 of playspace with more picnic areas, trees and gardens, cycleways, as well as new plans for the Wharf Road Precinct.
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Newcastle Art Gallery expansion set to proceed
A $35.6 million project to double the size of the Newcastle Art Gallery looks set to receive the green light from Council.
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City of Newcastle creates career opportunities for Newcastle youth
City of Newcastle is continuing its commitment to creating career opportunities for Newcastle's youth in response to high unemployment rates caused by COVID-19.
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Transformation of Hamilton’s James Street Plaza close to complete
After three months of construction the City of Newcastle's transformation of James Street Plaza on Hamilton's Beaumont Street is nearly complete.
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Training programs to help local businesses and residents
City of Newcastle is investing almost $400,000 in training programs designed to help locals make the most of Newcastle’s emerging economic opportunities.
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Finalists revealed as KILGOUR PRIZE 2021 attracts record entries
Three local artists have made the cut from a record number of entries vying for honours in this year's prestigious KILGOUR PRIZE.