The revitalisation of Newcastle's city centre is set to continue with City of Newcastle today calling for tenders to deliver the next stage of the East End Village project.
This will include public domain upgrades to Hunter Street, from Thorn to Newcomen Streets, and in Market Street between Hunter and Keightley Streets.
The Federal Government announced in August that City of Newcastle had been awarded $16.7 million in funding from the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program to progress the East End and Cathedral Park Precinct project.
Executive Director of City Infrastructure, Robert Dudgeon, said the work ensures City of Newcastle's vision for a liveable and vibrant city centre continues to take shape.
"For many Novocastrians, the old Hunter Street Mall really felt like the heart of Newcastle and the East End Village revitalisation is bringing that feeling back," Mr Dudgeon said.
"All of the work we're doing in the city centre, including projects like Foreshore Park, the Art Gallery and the Ocean Baths, makes Newcastle a better place to live, work and play.
"We thank the Federal Government for their support of this project, which will enable us to bring the next stage of this project forward."
Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon said it's fantastic to see the city's East End transformation taking another major step forward.
"The Albanese Labor Government's $16.7 million investment in the East End and Cathedral Park Precinct is helping to unlock the full potential of our city's heart," Ms Claydon said.
"This project is about bringing new life to the East End while honouring its heritage, improving our green spaces, supporting local jobs and small businesses, and making this area a real drawcard for locals and visitors.
"It's exciting to see the vision for the East End Village taking shape. These next works will continue transforming the precinct into a connected, people-focused space that reflects the character of our city."
This round of streetscape upgrades on Hunter Street will largely mirror the work delivered and nearing completion at the western end of Hunter Street and its adjoining streets.
It includes new footpaths, roadways, and cycleways, fresh landscaping and important underground infrastructure upgrades.
Market Street, between Hunter Street and Keightley Street, will also be transformed into a public gathering space and provide an improved connection between the harbour and the city centre, with an art installation to acknowledge and celebrate Newcastle's rich Indigenous history.
As with previously completed phases, these improvements are intended to integrate with almost $1 billion of residential development in Newcastle's East End, transforming the area into a vibrant and welcoming space for residents, visitors and shoppers.
The tender will close in December. Visit the project page on City of Newcastle's website to stay up-to-date with the latest information on current and future stages.
The East End and Cathedral Park Precinct project will continue the revitalisation of the East End Village as a traditional high street and support the delivery of upgrades to Cathedral Park, which is located between the Christ Church Cathedral and King Street.
Other elements of the project include streetscape upgrades and new connections on Newcomen Street, between Hunter Street and Scott Street, as well as the next stage of the Cathedral Park masterplan, which will make the park easier to access and acknowledge the role the site played in Newcastle's early post-settlement history.
