Carrington Local Centre

We dramatically improved drainage, roads, pathways and parking along Young Street while keeping the village character of the area with our $3 million upgrade to Carrington's Local Centre.

Carrington was the first centre to be renewed as part our Local Centres program. We worked with local businesses and residents to develop a public domain plan and then asked for feedback throughout the design and construction period on elements including tree species.

The public space is also suitable for community events and public projects to activate the local centre.

Features

Permeable paving to improve stormwater capacity
Water-sensitive urban design
New street trees
Pedestrian-friendly street design
New kerb, gutter and footpath
Renewed road surface
Road and pedestrian-lighting upgrades
Improved pedestrian crossings at both ends
Introduced rear-to-kerb parking to improve safety.

Celebration opening

A community celebration was held to mark the revitalisation of Carrington Local Centre on 21 June 2019.

Previous reports

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.