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Newcastle and the surrounding Hunter region have undergone significant economic change. It is now evolving beyond its industrial and manufacturing origins towards a more economically diverse regional city. As the second biggest city in NSW, Newcastle has over 155,000 residents and this is expected to grow to 190,000 by 2031. By 2036, the city centre is also expected to accommodate an additional 10,000 jobs and 6,000 homes.
With its location and setting between the river and the ocean making it a compact, unique, and people-friendly city, Newcastle has the opportunity to continue to evolve, to strengthen its position as the Hunter region’s capital, and to become a vibrant economic, residential and tourist hub.
This is why the NSW Government has worked with the City of Newcastle Council, key government agencies, local businesses and the community to develop a vision to transform and revitalise Newcastle’s city centre. Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy
The Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy is a 25 year plan to revitalise Newcastle and reinforce its role as a 21st century regional centre
In 2012, the NSW Government announced the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy, a 25 year plan to revitalise Newcastle, reinforce its role as a 21st century regional centre and provide a framework to create the jobs and homes needed by 2036.
An update on the Urban Renewal Strategy was released during July 2014, to coincide with the approval of the planning controls that will shape the Newcastle CBD's future.
Support greater use of public transport and create a connected walking and cycling network
Improve the efficiency of the road network and manage car parking
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Planning controls to shape the future of Newcastle's CBD commenced on 29 July 2014. The planning controls were implemented through an amendment to the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan (LEP).
Deliver housing choice and affordability by accommodating a wide range of residential dwelling types and densities
Manage development of the city centre in a sustainable way and preserve Newcastle’s heritage by setting maximum building heights and floor space ratios for commercial, residential and mixed use development.
The Urban Renewal Strategy includes a number of transport initiatives to support better connections and access to and within the city centre
New connections across the railway line – reconnecting the city centre to its waterfront
Better management of city traffic and car parking solutions
Upgrading the road network and key intersections
In April 2014, the NSW Premier and Treasurer announced the successful lease of the Port of Newcastle securing the funds needed for the revitalisation of Newcastle. Proceeds of $340 million from the 98 year lease, together with $120 million from the Hunter Investment & Infrastructure Fund and Restart NSW, will be used for the revitalisation of the Newcastle CBD and the Wickham transport interchange.
The Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy is a 25-year plan. In the short term, a number of activities are set to occur, including making new connections to the waterfront, improving the transport network and implementing the light rail network, redeveloping key sites in the East End.
The Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy and the planning controls were informed by extensive community consultation. The Strategy and the proposed changes to the Local Environmental Plan for zoning, height and floor space ratio controls were first exhibited from 14 December 2012 until 19 April 2013. A second exhibition of the proposed planning framework was held between 5 March 2014 and 21 March 2014. At the same time, proposed changes to the Newcastle Development Control Plan, including the more detailed planning and design guidelines for the city centre that will support the LEP were exhibited between 5 March 2014 and 4 April 2014.
The submissions demonstrated broad community support for enhancing the city centre. A number of concerns were raised, relating mainly to zonings and land use, the termination of the rail line at Wickham, and the increased height across sites in the East End. Changes were made to the planning controls in response to submissions. Further information is contained in the Newcastle City Centre Finalisation Report.
City of Newcastle, Administration Centre, 282 King Street, Newcastle Planning & Environment Information Centre, telephone 1300 305 695 or email information@planning.nsw.gov.au
Find out about UrbanGrowth’s work in Newcastle and the light rail at http://www.revitalisingnewcastle.com.au
Last Updated 22-Oct-2014
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