The East End Village revitalisation has hit a major milestone, with a key stretch of Wolfe Street now reopened as City of Newcastle moves toward completing the latest phase of the multimillion-dollar upgrade.
The reopening marks another step in the transformation of the former Hunter Street Mall, with new footpaths, improved road surfaces and the newest section of the separated cycleway beginning to reshape how people move through the precinct.
Significant stormwater and underground infrastructure works have also been completed, helping future-proof essential services for the growing number of residents and businesses calling the East End home.
City of Newcastle says its long-term vision for a more liveable and people-focused city centre is becoming increasingly tangible as the works progress.
The East End Village project is reinstating the once-bustling mall as a traditional high street, designed to be easier to navigate, more inviting to spend time in and more supportive of local economic activity.
More than $16 million has been invested in the project across three phases since construction began in 2021.
So far, the works have delivered major streetscape improvements along Hunter Street from Brown to Wolfe Street, as well as throughout the block framed by Hunter, Wolfe, King and Perkins Streets.
The transformation is set to continue, supported by strong collaboration between the City and local businesses to maintain access and trade during construction.
Final touches on the current phase, including line marking for the cycleway and the installation of pavers, are expected to be wrapped up in April.
Attention will then turn to the next stage of the revitalisation, with planned upgrades along Hunter Street, Market Street and Newcomen Street.
Tenders for this phase are now under assessment, backed by funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
For more information about the East End Village project and upcoming stages, visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au.
