Delivering for Wickham

We are committed to enabling high quality streetscapes and public places in Wickham for residents and visitors to enjoy.

A Public Domain Plan (PDP) for Wickham has been developed in consultation with the local community. It celebrates the unique character of Wickham and aims to create a welcoming and positive environment while also improving safety and accessibility.

The Plan was unanimously adopted by the elected Council in November 2023. It provides guidance to developers, City of Newcastle and other parties carrying out public domain works in the area, delivering on the vision and objectives for Wickham established in the Wickham Masterplan 2021.

Key features of the Public Domain Plan include:

  • Improved footpath conditions.
  • Creation of new community spaces including a linear park along the Bullock Island Railway Corridor with active transport links.
  • New laneways and connecting roads.
  • New tree plantings and landscaping throughout the precinct.
  • The upgrade of Union Street to be an attractive pathway to the heart of the precinct.

Delivery of the elements set out in the Plan will occur over many years, with some elements delivered by City of Newcastle, and some delivered by third parties including developers.

Map view showing the proposed improvements across the various urban activation zones in Wickham

What's happening now?

We are currently in the planning stages for the upgrade of Union Street, the 'village heart'.

In late November a contractor will be working in the area to undertake investigations and assessments of infrastructure to confirm the location of a range of underground utilities. This is important information, needed to inform the detailed design of our planned improvements for Union Street.

You may see surveyors and their crews working with equipment on footpaths and along the road to map these utilities. This will require periodic traffic control to ensure the safety of workers, and the community. Please follow the instructions of crews on site, or on safety signage in the area.

What happens next?

The information gathered will allow us to continue to develop designs and begin planning for future construction.

We will keep you informed on the timing of these next steps, including timing for construction once this is confirmed.

Background information

You can find out more about how we engaged with the community to develop the Public Domain Plan on our Have Your Say page.