Rail Bridge Row
The Rail Bridge Row site is the last remaining section of former heavy rail corridor land to be redeveloped on Newcastle's Hunter Street and is earmarked for a mixed-use affordable housing development.
Newcastle is preparing for a significant population increase of over 40,000 by 2041 and we are working hard to forge a vibrant community where people can access safe, convenient and affordable homes.
The 4,125 sqm lot at 280 Hunter Street stretches from Brown Street to near the intersection of Darby and Hunter Street and is opposite the Crown Street light rail stop. It was purchased from Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) in 2020.
Rail Bridge Row stands out as a prime location for creating high-quality, affordable housing through a powerful collaborative development partnership.
We are currently out with an expression of interest (EOI) to identify and select an appropriate Development Partner to design, finance, build, and operate an Affordable Housing Project on this site. Additionally, the site has also been earmarked to deliver an important east-west commuter cycleway connection, strengthening Newcastle's cycling infrastructure while enhancing the sustainability and liveability of the city.
This project represents a new chapter for us, aimed at creating lasting partnerships and is planned to be the first of several opportunities to engage with the market, particularly the private sector and community housing providers.
The development will help to attract more people into the city centre and will support the HCCDC commitment to the ongoing revitalisation of Newcastle, as well as our Development Control Plan and the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012.
The EOI is advertised via Tenderlink with submissions closing Friday, 7 March 2025 at 4pm (AEST).
Latest news
28 January 2025 - City of Newcastle is open to partner for landmark affordable housing project
15 December 2024 - City of Newcastle seeks partner for landmark affordable housing project
18 December 2023 - City makes progress toward boosting supply of affordable housing
26 May 2022 - Social and affordable housing gets fast-tracked
1 April 2020 - Final parcel of former rail corridor sold to City
