Plans have been released by Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) this morning for the future development of Newcastle's iconic waterfront.
The Honeysuckle Foreshore Public Domain Plan details significant changes to four primary areas in Honeysuckle's western end, Worth Place Park West, Cottage Creek, Tree of Knowledge Park and the Waterfront Promenade.
HCCDC's CEO Michael Cassel says the transformation of Honeysuckle is an enormous story for Newcastle, which will see HCCDC invest more than $55million into infrastructure and public domain works over coming years.
"These include seawall works to underpin the future public domain, the delivery of superior landscaping, and the realignment of Honeysuckle Drive to help mitigate any future flooding issues in the precinct."
HCCDC has incorporated community engagement into the planning, ensuring accessibility and diversity are key aspects of the design.
"We're developing another offering for people to come into the city," said Chief Operating Officer Valentina Misevska.
"The spaces that we're expanding will give people opportunities to do things like walk all the way from Islington through Honeysuckle, through Bather's Way, all the way to Merewether Beach."
"People told us they wanted to see attractive green spaces that would allow for picnics right on the waterfront - we have incorporated that into our designs and the key areas all have something different to offer," said Mr Cassel.
"The plan is also about making overall improvements, and at this point in time, represents exciting outcomes that we are confident will set Honeysuckle up to thrive for future generation."
HCCDC will prepare detailed designs and seek the City of Newcastle's approval to deliver the new public domain over the coming months.
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