Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP has announced that the East End Cathedral Park Precinct will receive funding in the latest round of the Albanese Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

This is one of 15 new projects supporting transformative investment in regional, rural and remote Australia based on the principles of unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities.

This $16.7 million project will enhance connections between and along Hunter Street, defining the Harbour to Cathedral connection and delivering upgrades to streets, including off-road cycleways, terraced landscapes, augmentation of the sewer network, and heritage rectification works.

The East End Cathedral Park Precinct is a partnership of the Newcastle City Council, Iris Capital, Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation and the local community.

The project has a holistic design approach, and a long-term vision that aims to make the East End Harbour Precinct an exemplary regional destination.

The project will support urban renewal with high quality streetscapes, providing access to active and public transport networks through the broader cycleway network, minimising car use and maintaining quality public spaces.

Off road cycleway provisions will be provided throughout the precinct allowing commuters to travel from the city’s residential and retail hubs to natural areas including the harbour, parklands and beaches.

Further applications to the program are currently under assessment. For more information on the program visit infrastructure.gov.au/regional.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP:

 “This $16.7 million investment in the East End Cathedral Park precinct is a huge win for Newcastle.

“It will transform this much-loved part of our city into a vibrant and welcoming space for locals and visitors alike – celebrating our heritage, boosting tourism, and creating a greener, more connected community.

“I’m proud to be part of an Albanese Labor Government that is backing projects that make Newcastle an even better place to live, work, play and visit.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP:

“The Albanese Government is committed to investing in regional, rural and remote Australia to create jobs, build opportunity and unlock economic growth and productivity – ensuring that our regions remain great places to live, work and play. 

“Our investments are planning and building more liveable and productive precincts across the state through effective local regional partnerships that provide long-term benefits.”