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Trucked sand to start arriving at Stockton next week

Five-and-a-half-thousand tonnes of sand will begin arriving at Stockton Beach on Monday as City of Newcastle commences the anticipated beach nourishment project.

Councils raise awareness to prevent car theft this Christmas

Having a car stolen is stressful, inconvenient and costly, particularly during the festive season. 

City powers into sustainable new era

City of Newcastle confirmed itself as one of Australia’s most environmentally progressive councils today when it opened a new $6 million resource recovery facility and switched on an $8 million five-megawatt solar farm.

Newcastle's environmental initiatives win major award

City of Newcastle’s efforts to bring the city up to world-leading environmental standards through initiatives such as a 5MW solar farm, 5,000 new LED street lights and electric vehicle charging stations have earned it the leading prize in Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW) Excellence in the Environment Awards.

City’s works program receives $4m boost to $84.8m

Reinforcing the Mitchell Street seawall at Stockton Beach, improving stormwater infrastructure and completing a five-megawatt solar farm are among projects to benefit from a multimillion-dollar boost to City of Newcastle’s current works program.
 

Council Update Tuesday 26 November

Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council Meeting for Tuesday 22 October 2019. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. 

Newcastle 500 delivers for city in 2019

The Supercars Newcastle 500 has delivered another successful event for the city in 2019.
 

Stockton to see sand before Christmas

City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government’s approval of its application to secure funding to deliver 5,500 tonnes of sand to the southern end of Stockton Beach as a short-term measure.

Future of transport on show as City gears up for Supercars

Newcastle’s driverless shuttle will be available for racegoers and locals to test-ride in Wheeler Place this weekend. 

City to launch flagship cultural event in 2020

City of Newcastle has its sights on establishing a cultural festival with nation-wide appeal in 2020 and is looking to the community to help make it uniquely Novocastrian.