A multi-million dollar program is underway in Wallsend with the City of Newcastle starting a number of projects to fortify the suburb against floodwaters and improve public amenities.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said a major piece of the plan recently hit a $3.3 million dollar milestone as the Tyrrell Street bridge nears completion.
Councillor Nelmes says, "the Wallsend community has been hit hard on a number of occasions during the past decade from flash flooding.
"This is why we prioritised this $3.3 million project in what is a long term, generational change project in Wallsend."
The long-term program aims to restore aging infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, lighting and drainage throughout the town centre.
Other key upgrades include free Wi-Fi and updated pedestrian and cycle routes.
Ms Nelmes also said Wallsend's flood mitigation project and public domain plan form one long-term vision to allow the town centre to thrive as the population grows in our western suburbs.
Further engagement with the Wallsend community will be undertaken in the first half of 2020 to refine the masterplan at key locations.
City of Newcastle Project Manager Andrew Wood, Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Councillor Matt Byrne
