BY JAMES CARTER
Newcastle Council passed a motion confirming future streetscape works to Georgetown Road and Station Street in Waratah.
The upgrades are part of the Local Centres Works program which has completed similar projects in Beresfield, Carrington, Kotara, Mereweather and Stockton in recent years.
The projects require community consultation and concept design planning but are expected to attract more customers to the business strips.
Station Street in Waratah was included in the motion after an amendment by Councilor Andrea Rufo.
A number of issues were raised in the meeting by Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz about tired and dated public domain in the areas.
"Infrastructure like footpaths, roads, street furniture, garden beds, street-tree selection and signage could be improved. There are also some pedestrian and cycling connectivity issues."
"Parking, of course, will always be at a premium at our popular local centres, so I really look forward to hearing the ideas of locals and local businesses about how we can maximise turnover." she said
Assistance for shopkeepers to improve their street appeal and shopfronts was raised at the meeting and supported by the councilors.
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| The Georgetown Road local area Image: Google Maps |
