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.

Almost $140 million has been earmarked for investment into local facilities and infrastructure projects as part of the 2024/25 Budget. It includes our largest annual capital works program to date, with more than 280 projects and 170 actions 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 helped 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 program

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

Road rehabilitation and resurfacing program

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

Playground Replacement Program

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

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.

Delivering for Wallsend

We're planning for the future of Wallsend by improving traffic, upgrading roads, delivering better footpaths, and advancing stormwater management.

Adamstown Park

We are delivering the city’s largest suburban sporting and recreation hub at Adamstown.

Astra Street, Shortland - Remediation of former landfill

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

Bar Beach Works

We're delivering a range of upgrades at Bar Beach to improve resilience to coastal erosion and improve safety and accessibility for beach users in this much-loved location.

Bathers Way, King Edward Park

We have prepared a concept design for one of the last remaining sections of the iconic Bathers Way shared path through King Edward Park.

Bathers Way, South Newcastle

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

Blackbutt Reserve multipurpose community facility and café

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

Broadmeadow Regionally Significant Growth Area

City of Newcastle and the NSW Government have developed the draft Broadmeadow Place Strategy and rezoning plan to guide future development in the area, supporting housing, jobs and a world-class sports and entertainment precinct.

City Centre to Merewether Cycleway - Stage One

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

Coastal Buildings Revitalisation Plan

We are in the early stages of developing a Coastal Buildings Revitalisation Plan to enable a proactive approach to the maintenance and renewal of coastal assets.

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.

Darling Street Oval, Hamilton South - Grandstand

Hamilton South is now better equipped to cater for the growth of women's football in our region thanks to the completion of a new grandstand and upgrades at Darling Street Oval.

East End Village

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

Georgetown Local Centre upgrade

We are planning an upgrade to the look and feel of Georgetown Local Centre, delivering a safer, more attractive place to visit.

Glebe Road, Adamstown - safety improvements

We are planning ahead for the future installation of traffic control signals to improve safety at the busy intersection of Glebe Road and Park Avenue.

Gregson Park Playspace

We have delivered a new inclusive playspace at Hamilton's much-loved Gregson Park.

Harbour Foreshore Precinct

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

Hunter Street Trial Cycleway

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

Ironbark Creek Rehabilitation

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

Jefferson Park

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

Johnson Park, Tarro Reserve & Pat Jordan field upgrades

Funded by City of Newcastle and the NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program, Tarro Reserve, Johnson Park at Lambton and Pat Jordan at Carrington will share in more than $3.3 million worth of upgrades.

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.

Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre

We have celebrated the completion of the new $2.2 million concrete grandstand.

Maryland Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park Stage One Works

Stage One of our upgrade at Maryland Off-Leash Dog Park is now complete.

Maud Street, Waratah West - 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.

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.

New protection structures, Southern end of Mitchell Street seawall

We are constructing more protection structures at the southern end of the Mitchell Street seawall in Stockton to shield the shoreline and reduce the chance of inundation during large swells.

Nelson Street, Wallsend - Road Resurfacing

We have delivered a range of improvements along Nelson Street, Wallsend.

Orchardtown Road Upgrade, New Lambton

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

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.

Passmore Oval Wickham Grandstand

The redevelopment of the grandstand has delivered dedicated female home and away changerooms, accessible amenities and viewing areas, a community meeting room, shared exercise training area and storage rooms.

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.

Shepherds Hill Cottage

The community will soon be given a chance to enjoy one of the city's best vantage points as we finalise the renewal of Shepherds Hill Cottage.

Shortland Esplanade embankment stabilisation

We are improving public safety by restabilising two sections of the embankment along Shortland Esplanade (below Fort Drive) near Nobbys Beach kiosk and opposite the Cowrie Hole.

Sportsfield upgrade, Smith Park, Hamilton

We are delivering a multimillion-dollar upgrade of the popular Hamilton North sportsground.

Wallsend Active Hub

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

Wallsend, Boscawen and Nelson Street bridge replacements

The replacement of Wallsend's Boscawen Street and Nelson Street bridges is planned to improve flood mitigation, as well as the look and feel of Wallsend's CBD area.

Water heating upgrades across our inland pool network

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

Western Corridor upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road, Wallsend

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

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.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.