Newcastle Quay gaining momentum with planning progress
HCCDC Media Statement (PDF, 75 KB)
Planning for the Newcastle Quay development is making exciting progress, with Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) welcoming Newcastle Quay developer DOMA Group’s lodgement of 2 Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirement (SEARs) only a month after the city-shaping announcement was made.
A SEARs request has been lodged for the precinct masterplan, marking the official start of the planning process for this $1.6-billion precinct. A second request has also been lodged for Stage 1, a mixed-use area of the development including over 200 residential units plus casual dining, commercial and retail space adjacent to Newcastle harbour and Cottage Creek.
DOMA Group’s early and significant momentum signifies its commitment to getting started on this landmark project. HCCDC is working closely with DOMA Group and is also progressing with plans for the commencement of essential mines grouting works.
Separate applications will be made for future stages. Newcastle Quay will be delivered in stages across 15 years.
Media:
Sarah Collins | HCCDC Senior Communications Manager | 0459 885 174
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About the project:
For decades, HCCDC has led the urban renewal of Honeysuckle, transforming former industrial land into a vibrant waterfront destination.
DOMA Group’s Newcastle Quay is the blueprint for the final stage of Honeysuckle’s transformation, with exciting plans for a vibrant, day-to-night mixed use destination that will appeal to locals, visitors, businesses and an international audience.
The master planned precinct will feature more than 11,000 m2 of public open space, around 1,000 new homes, commercial and retail space to support around 4,000 workers, and a new 180-room hotel and conference centre integrated with the heritage-listed Wickham School of Arts.
The project is expected to deliver significant economic benefits for Newcastle and the wider Hunter Region. Construction is anticipated to contribute around $80 million annually, while the completed precinct is expected to generate approximately $133 million each year for the city and region.