Broadmeadow is set to be transformed as the Minns Government finalises its state-led rezoning to deliver new homes, affordable housing and jobs across the precinct.
New planning controls will enable up to 3,200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including 5 to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2,350 new construction jobs.
The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the Broadmeadow precinct into a vibrant community with great services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities.
The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station.
Rezoning of the first four government-owned sites within the Broadmeadow precinct marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle and will occur progressively over the next 30 years.
The Broadmeadow Place Strategy approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the NSW Government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct.
HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies.
For more information, view the Finalisation Report and other supporting documents on the NSW Planning Portal.
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said:
"This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality.
"People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today.
"This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region - a clear sign that the Minns Labor Government is serious about backing the Hunter and setting it up for a strong future."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle.
"The NSW Government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, that will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region.
"Rezoning this land will create a new and vibrant community that is better connected to essential services and transport to support the City of Newcastle's growing population."
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said:
"With new pedestrian links, green spaces, and better transport connections to places like Broadmeadow Station, this renewal will breathe new life into this area of Newcastle. Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected.
"This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
