A map of an area of Newcastle, south of Hunter River within Union Street, Laman Street and Darby Street, highlighting the Study Area and other types of spaces.

The Study Area is outlined with a black solid line. From the corner of Union Street and Hunter Street, it goes south along the west of Union Street, then turns east along south of King Street, then turns south along west of Auckland Street, then turns east along south of Laman Street, then turns north along east of Darby Street, crosses Hunter Street, then turns west along north of Centenary Road, then turns north along east of Merewether Street, then turns west along north of Workshop Way, then turns south along west of Honeysuckle Drive, then turns west along north of Civic lane, crosses Worth Place and the Light rail, and goes along north of Hunter Street, connecting back to the corner of Union Street and Hunter Street.

The Light rail line is highlighted in red, which goes along Hunter Street. The Light rail station is marked, which is north of the Newcastle Civic Theatre.

Three areas are highlighted in blue for recent or future development. (1) An area of Hunter Street that is west of Union Street is labelled ‘West End Stage 2 Masterplan’. (2) An area between Worth Place in the west, Honeysuckle Drive in the north, Settlement Lane in the east and Civic Lane in the south is labelled ‘Future Development UoN Campus’. (3) An area of Wharf Road north of Merewether Street is labelled Harbour Foreshore Masterplan.

Three areas are highlighted in green for Open spaces to be updated as part of this project. (1) An area on the west corner of Christie Street and King Street is labelled Christie Park. (2) An area between King Street and Hunter Street east of Newcastle Civic Theatre and Newcastle City Hall is labelled Wheeler Place. (3) An area between King Street in the north, Auckland Street in the west, Laman Street in the south and Darby Street in the east is labelled Newcastle Civic Park.

A map that outlines a part of Newcastle and marks various areas. Environment and open spaces are highlighted in green, and Waterways are highlighted in blue. Train lines are in a grey dotted line and Light rail lines are in a red dotted line.

A boundary is outlined in a solid orange line and is labelled as ‘LGA boundary’ in the legend. It goes around west of Lower Hunter Wetlands, west and south of Elermore Vale, west of Blackbutt Reserve, south of Kotara, along of the coast of the South Pacific Ocean, around Fullerton Cove, north of Port of Newcastle and around Beresfield.

Some areas are covered in red highlight to indicate ‘Urban Renewal Corridor Stage 1’. These areas cover Mayfield, Wickham, Hamilton East, Broadmeadow and Adamstown.

Some areas are covered in light yellow highlight to indicate ‘Urban Renewal Corridor Stage 2’. These areas cover an area between Waratah, Lambton and Hamilton, an area south of New Lambton, and an area between The Junction, Merewether and Adamstown.

Some areas are covered in light orange lines to indicate ‘Heritage Conservation Area’. These areas cover areas around Hamilton East, Newcastle West, Cooks Hill and the Newcastle City Centre.

Some spots area highlighted in yellow to indicate a ‘Catalyst area’, and an orange circle to indicate a ‘Strategic centre’. These spots include The Port of Newcastle, an area north of Waratah, a spot southwest of New Lambton, a spot northeast of Kotara and southwest of Adamstown, a spot between Hamilton, Hamilton East and Broadmeadow and a spot in the Newcastle City Centre.

A black spot is in the Newcastle City Centre which indicates the ‘Study site’.

Various spots scattered on the map are marked with a small orange dot to indicate a Local centre.

A map of the Study area highlighted within the wider context of Newcastle. Other areas showing around the Study area are Hunter River, which is north of the Study area, the West End Precinct (including Birdwood Park) and Wickham Precinct, which are west of the Study area, the East End Precinct (including Cathedral Park) and Newcastle East Precinct, which are east of the Study area.

There are 5 areas labelled from 1 to 5 which are associated with the five big moves described in the accompanying text. 1 is in the middle of the Study area. 2 is outside, east of the study area within the East End Precinct. 3 is slightly northeast of 1, north of the Light rail service. 4 is slightly southeast of 3 and east of 1, south of the Light rail line. 5 is outside, east of the study area, north of the East End Precinct and south of Hunter River.

Two pink arrows are drawn within the Study area indicating the ‘Proposed Academic corridor’. One arrow goes from the middle of the Study area and points south of it. Another two-way arrow points both north and south of the Study area and is slightly east of the middle of the Study area.

An orange, two-way arrow is drawn from outside, north of the middle of the Study area. It goes south into the Study area and then east to outside the Study area into the East End Precinct. It then points north of the East End Precinct towards the Hunter River.

A map that marks natural environments within the Study Area.

Green circles and rectangles are scattered throughout the streets and Newcastle Civic Park indicating Proposed Trees and Proposed Street Planting.

Teal circles are also scattered throughout the streets and Newcastle Civic Park indicating Existing trees to be retained.

There are 5 spots marked with the number 1 that indicates ‘Enhance Open spaces to Support Biodiversity, Mitigate Climate Change and Maximise Recreational Opportunities’. These spots are (1) the middle of Newcastle Civic Park, (2) Christie Park, (3) east of Wheeler Place, (4) west of Merewether Street east of Newcastle Museum, and (5) east of Honeysuckle Drive and north of Museum Park.

There are 4 spots marked with the number 2 that indicates ‘Prioritise Retention of Existing Mature Trees’. Theses spots are (1) northwest corner of Newcastle Civic Park, (2) North of Newcastle Civic Park, (3) along the westside of King Street, and (4) northside of Burwood Street.

There is a spot marked with the number 3 that is East of Aukland Street North, which indicate ‘Trees to be Replaced (Due to Failure)’.

There is a spot marked with the number 4 that is south of Laman Street, north of the Newcastle Art Gallery, which indicate an ‘Area to Investigate Additional Tree Planting’.

A map of the Study Area showing vehicle access and movement.

Part of Laman Street is shaded light blue to indicate that it’s an ‘Existing shared zone’.

Civic lane and northside Aukland Street are shaded dark blue indicating ‘Proposed shared zones’.

A dark blue arrow goes along Auckland Street starting from King Street and points north to indicate that it is a ‘Proposed one-way link (two-way during events)’.

Light blue lines go along King Street, Union Street and south of Darby Street to indicate they are ‘Existing bus routes to be retained’.

Light blue marks with the letter B are scattered throughout the existing bus routes indicating they are ‘Existing bus route stops to be retained’.

Two light blue rectangles are marked along King Street and one south along Darby Street indicate ‘Proposed bus stop platforms/shelters’.

A light blue dotted rectangle is marked along King Street, north of Newcastle Civic Park, and one south of King Street along Auckland Street, indicating a ‘Proposed bus/coach drop off’.

Four yellow outlined circles indicate ‘Proposed signalised crossing upgrades’. They are (1) at the junction of Union Street and Hunter Street, (2) at the junction of Hunter Street and Auckland Street, (3) at the intersection of King Street and Auckland Street, and (4) at the junction of of Darby Street and King Street.

Yellow solid circles are scattered throughout King Street, some on Auckland Street and Darby Street, two on Workshop Way, one on Merewether Street, and one on Centenary Road. These indicate ‘Proposed unsignalised crossing upgrades’.

There are 6 markers numbered from 1 to 6 which are associated with descriptions in the legend. Number 1 is located on Civic Lane. Number 2 is along Auckland Street in between Hunter Street and King Street. Number 3 is south of Workshop Way on the Newcastle Museum. Number 4 is on the west side of King Street close to Union Street. Number 5 is slightly east of 4 along King Street close to Lauers Lane. Number 6 is further east of 5 close to Union Lane.

A map showing pedestrian and cyclist movements.

Four areas are marked with orange shading to indicate ‘Space identified as potential future plaza’. They are (1) west of Auckland Street, outside the Study area, (2) the corner of Burwood Street and King Street, (3) the corner of King Street and Darby Street, and (4) south of King Street, opposite of Lauers Lane.

An area around Wheeler Place is shaded green to indicate an ‘Existing Plaza to be upgraded’.

Civic Lane and a north part of Auckland Street are shaded dark blue to indicate a ‘Proposed shared zone’.

Three spots are marked with a yellow outline circle to indicate a ‘Proposed signalised Pedestrian crossing’. They are (1) the junction of Hunter Street and Auckland Street, (2) the intersection of Auckland Street and King Street, (3) the corner of Darby Street and King Street.

Four spots are marked with a yellow solid circle to indicate a ‘Proposed priority pedestrian crossing’. They are (1) on King Street south of Wheeler Place, (2) the corner of Darby Street and King Street, (3) near the junction of Centenary Road and Merewether Street, and (4) near the junction between Workshop Way and Wharf Road.

Three spots are marked with a solid pink circle to indicate a ‘Proposed unsignalised crossing upgrade (raised threshold)’. They are (1) north of the intersection of Laman Street and Auckland Street, (2) the intersection of Darby Street and Tyrrell Street, (3) east of the junction between Workshop Way and Honeysuckle Drive.

Eight spots are marked with a dotted pink arrow to indicate a ‘Proposed pedestrian median or zebra crossing upgrade (flush to road)’. They are (1) near the intersection of Lauers Lane and King Street, (2) in the middle of King Street, (3) near the intersection of Laman Street and Tyrrell Street, (4) the junction of King Street and Burwood Street, and four spots at the intersection of King Street and Auckland Street.

Six spots are marked with a pink outline circle to indicate a ‘Proposed continuous footpath’. They are (1) south of the west side of King Street, (2) the junction of King Street and Lauers Lane, (3) the junction of King Street and Union Lane, (4) the junction of King Street and Christie Lane, (5) the junction of Auckland Street and Gibson Street, and (6) the junction of Centenary Road and Merewether Street.

Two areas are circled with a solid pink line to indicate a ‘Proposed median’. They are (1) on the west side of Hunter Street and (2) the middle of King Street.

Solid pink lines are drawn in various areas along Union Street, King Street, Auckland Street, Darby Street and Merewether Street indicating a ‘Proposed kerb extension’.

Solid grey lines are drawn along Honeysuckle Drive, Workshop Way, Merewether Street, Darby Street and Auckland Street to indicate an ‘Existing on-road cycleway’.

A solid blue line is drawn on the west side of Hunter Street, west of Union Street, indicating an ‘Existing separated on-road cycleway’.

Solid purple line is drawn on the west side of Hunter Street, east of Union Street, indicating an ‘Existing separate on-road cycleway to be upgraded’.

Solid light blue line is drawn along Laman Street and along the bank of Hunter River, indicating an ‘Existing off-road cycleway / shared path’.

Dashed light blue lines are drawn along Union Street, King Street, Auckland Street, Darby Street, Wheeler Place, Workshop Way, Merewether Street and Centenary Road, indicating a ‘Proposed shared path’.

Dark green dashed lines are drawn along both sides of King Street indicated a ‘Proposed on-verge separated cycleway’.

Light green solid lines are drawn along King Street, Laman Street, Wharf Road, Honeysuckle Drive, and the east side of Hunter Street, indicating a ‘Proposed new cycleway (out of scope of project).

There are markers numbered from 1 to 6 which are associated with descriptions in the legend. There are three markers labelled as number 1. Two are on King Street and one on Hunter Street. There are two markers labelled as number 2 on King Street. There is one marker labelled as number 3 at Wheeler Place. There is one marker labelled as number 4 on Civic Lane. There are two markers labelled as number 5 on Workshop Way and King Street. There is one marker labelled as number 6 on Darby Street.

A map of the Study Area showing Heritage and Built Character.

There are 7 dark pink stars marking ‘Murals to be retained’. They are (1) west of Union Street, (2) south of Hunter Street north of Lauers Lane, (3) south of Hunter Street north of Union Lane, (4) southwest of the corner of Hunter Street and Auckland Street, (5) east of Auckland Street, (6) north of Hunter Street southwest of Museum Park, and (7) east of Museum Park.

There are 9 orange stars marking the ‘Monuments / memorials to be retained’. They are (1) near the northwest corner of Hunter Street and Worth Place, (2) North of Hunter Street south of Museum Park, (3) near the northwest corner of Christie Street and King Street, (4) at Wheeler Place, and 5 are within the area between King Street, Darby Street, Laman Street and Auckland Street. They are labelled, (5) WW1, WW2 War Memorial, (6) Vietnam and National Service Memorial, (7) Captain James Cook Memorial, (8) ‘Folded Wings’ RAAF Memorial, and (9) Memorial Grove.

There are 6 small pink stars marking the ‘Public art/ sculpture to be retained’. There are three near Newcastle Museum, one near Wheeler Place, one south of Wheeler Place, and one in Newcastle Civic Park.

There are several areas highlighted in yellow both within and outside the Study Area, which indicate a ‘Heritage item’.

There are several areas highlighted in orange both within and outside the Study Area, which indicate ‘Contributory 1’.

There are several areas outlined in a solid orange line both within and outside the Study Area, which indicate ‘Contributory 2’.

There are orange outlines that go from Hunter River, through Honeysuckle Drive, Workshop Way and Centenary Road that show the ‘Indicative original foreshore – 1858’.

There are orange outlines that go through the area between Honeysuckle Drive and Worth Place, through Civic Lane, and along Hunter Street. There is another outline that goes along Burwood Street and through Newcastle Civic Park. They show the ‘Indicative former paths / road alignment – 1858’.

There is an orange outline that goes along King Street and through Newcastle Civic Park and stops at Church Walk Park, which shows the ‘Former rail alignment – 1896’.

There are several dashed pink arrows through Newcastle Civic Park, through Christie Park and Wheeler Place, one through Merewether Street, and one from Workshop Way to Hunter River. These show ‘Key views’.

There are 4 markers labelled from 1 to 4 which are associated with descriptions in the legend. Number 1 and 4 are both north of Workshop Way, south of Hunter River. Number 2 is within Newcastle Civic Park, and number 3 is on King Street north of Newcastle Civic Park.

A map of the Study Area showing the overall public domain plan.

There are four areas highlighted green that mark ‘Existing park / open space to be updated’. They are (1) Museum Park north of Hunter Street, east of Honeysuckle Drive, (2) Newcastle Civic Park that is between King Street, Laman Street, Auckland Street and Darby Street, (3) Christie Park which is north of King Street, across from Newcastle Civic Park, and (4) the corner of Merewether Street.

Three areas are highlighted in grey showing ‘Recent/ proposed development’. They are all outside the Study Area. They are (1) between Hunter Street, Honeysuckle Drive and Worth Place, labelled ‘Future Development UoN Campus, (2) west side of Hunter Street, west of Union Street, labelled ‘West End Stage 2 Masterplan’ and (3) Wharf Road north of Merewether Street, labelled ‘Harbour Foreshore Masterplan’.

Wheeler Place is marked as ‘Existing plaza to be upgraded’. It is located between Hunter Street and King Street, east of Newcastle Civic Theatre and Newcastle City Hall.

Light and dark green circles are marked mainly along Hunter Street, King Street, Darby Street, Workshop Way, Merewether Street and throughout the existing parks, indicating an ‘Existing tree to be retained’ or a ‘Proposed tree’.

Three spots are marked with a yellow outline circle indicating a ‘Proposed pedestrian signalised crossing upgrade’. They are (1) the junction of Hunter Street and Auckland Street, (2) the intersection of Auckland Street and King Street, (3) the corner of Darby Street and King Street.

Four spots are marked with a yellow solid circle to indicate a ‘Proposed priority pedestrian crossing’. They are (1) on King Street south of Wheeler Place, (2) the corner of Darby Street and King Street, (3) near the junction of Centenary Road and Merewether Street, and (4) near the junction between Workshop Way and Wharf Road.

Three spots are marked with a solid pink circle to indicate a ‘Proposed un-signalised crossing upgrade (raised threshold). They are (1) north of the intersection of Laman Street and Auckland Street, (2) the intersection of Darby Street and Tyrrell Street, (3) east of the junction between Workshop Way and Honeysuckle Drive.

Eight spots are marked with a dotted pink arrow to indicate a ‘Proposed pedestrian median or zebra crossing upgrade (flush to road)’. They are (1) near the intersection of Lauers Lane and King Street, (2) in the middle of King Street, (3) near the intersection of Laman Street and Tyrrell Street, (4) the junction of King Street and Burwood Street, and four spots at the intersection of King Street and Auckland Street.

Six spots are marked with a pink outline circle indicating a ‘Proposed continuous footpath’. They are (1) south of the west side of King Street, (2) the junction of King Street and Lauers Lane, (3) the junction of King Street and Union Lane, (4) the junction of King Street and Christie Lane, (5) the junction of Auckland Street and Gibson Street, and (6) the junction of Centenary Road and Merewether Street.

Green solid and dashed lines are drawn along Honeysuckle Drive, Worth Place, Wharf Road, along the bank of Hunter River, along Laman Street and King Street (which are outside of the Study Area), to indicate ‘Existing cycle routes (Outside project extent of works)’ and ‘Proposed cycle routes (Outside project extent of works)’.

Dark green dashed lines are drawn along King Street indicating a ‘Proposed on-verge separated cycleway’.

Dark green solid lines are drawn on the west side of Hunter Street, east of Union Street, indicating an ‘Existing separate on-road cycleway to be upgraded’.

Dashed light blue lines are drawn along Union Street, King Street, Auckland Street, Darby Street, Wheeler Place, Workshop Way, Merewether Street and Centenary Road, indicating a ‘Proposed shared path’.

Grey dashed lines are drawn along Hunter Street, King Street, and Darby Street to indicate ‘Proposed parallel parking’.

A solid red line is drawn on the north side of Darby Street, south of Hunter Street to indicate ‘Proposed alfresco dining’.

A map of King Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 14 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

The corner of Union Street and King Street (1) will have an upgrade to the signalised intersection to include a cycle phase. From this intersection heading east (2) there will be a 2.1m wide uni-directional on-road separated cycleway including a 600mm buffer. This will also be on the southern side of King Street.

On the northern side of King Street to the east of the intersection with Union Street (3) there is a loading zone which will be retained. There are car parks east of this (4) that will be retained, and 2 existing driveway access points (5) to the east of those which will also be retained.

About halfway between Union Street and Lauers Lane along King Street (6) there is an existing bus stop that will be reconfigured to accommodate the cycleway. This will become an in-lane bus stop with a platform to a parking bay. There will be fencing and a pedestrian crossing along the cycleway. East of this (7) there are some parking spaces that will need to be removed to accommodate a 2.5m wide planter for a tree.

In the middle of the road close to John Street (8) the central median planting zone will be extended to 2 metres.

At the entrances to Lauers Lane and John Street (9) there is a proposed shared zone with a raised threshold and a continuous shared path across the intersection.

For traffic traveling west on King Street (10) there will be a 2.5m cycle storage at the front of the traffic lights for people who need to turn right at the intersection with Union Street.

The existing footpath on the south side of King Street (11) is to be retained.

There are existing trees (12) that will be retained as part of a planter zone in the median strip of King Street.

There will be a refuge island (13) linked by a crossing to Lauers Lane.

Just below Lauers Lane on the southern side of King Street (14) there is room for new accessible parking spaces.

A map of King Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 17 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the north-west end of King Street (1) there is an ‘existing kerb to be realigned to accommodate cycleway’. There are also existing driveways to be retained (2), 6 on the north of King Street and 1 on the south opposite Union Lane. On the northern side of King Street (3) there are 2 proposed shared zones with a raised threshold and a continuous shared path across the intersection at Union Lane and another spot to the west. There is existing seating to be removed (4) west of Union Lane. There are some existing trees to be retained (5) west of Union Lane also.

East of Union Lane on King Street (6) there is a proposal to build the kerb out to accommodate existing and future planting. The eastern side of the path between Auckland Street and Union Lane (7) will be a shared pedestrian and cycle path on both sides of King Street.

At the intersection of King Street and Auckland Street on the southern side (8) the existing kerb is to remain. On the south of King Street west of Aukland Street (9) there is an existing bus stop to be reconfigured to an ‘in-lane bus stop with 3m wide platform and shelter’ to accommodate a cycleway.

Across King Street east of Union Lane (10) there is an existing speed bump to be removed. There is a proposed refuge island with tree planting (11) in the middle of King Street opposite Union Lane. On the south of King Street west of Union Lane (12) there is an existing loading zone to be retained. Across King Street west of Union Lane (13) there is a ‘proposed refuge island crossing to link to pedestrian laneway link and Union Lane’. The south of King Street (14) is an ‘existing kerb to be realigned to accommodate cycleway’. Existing car parking spaces (2.3 metre wide) (15) are to be retained along the south side of King Street to the west. There will be a ‘2.1 metre wide uni-directional on-verge separated cycleway including a 600mm buffer’ (16) west of retained car parking on the south of King Street. At the west end of King Street (17) we will remove parking ‘to accommodate a 2.5 metre wide planter / street tree’.

A map of King Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. This map shows the area just east of Auckland Street.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 14 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

The kerb in front of University House and Christie Park (1) is to retain the existing kerb. The south side of King Street (2) is a proposed pedestrian and cycle shared path. In front of University House (3) the bus stop seating is to be moved to the back of the path to increase footpath connectivity. This is to be coordinated with the University of Newcastle.

On the north of King Street near Christie Park (4) the kerb is to be built out to accommodate a planting zone. East of Christie Street (5) there is a ‘proposed level raised threshold continuous shared path across intersection and driveway’.

In front of Christie Park and City Hall (6) the existing heritage light poles are to be retained.

We will upgrade the existing crossing on King Street between Wheeler Plaza and Civic Park (7) to a raised priority path crossing. To the east of the crossing (8) we will extend the kerb to provide a larger shared zone to ‘improve pedestrian, cycle amenity & safety’. At 2 points north and south of the crossing (9) we will narrow the footpath and use permeable paving as required to protect the existing trees. We will build out the kerb between Wheeler Plaza and Burwood Street on the north of King Street(10) to accommodate a pedestrian waiting zone.

From University House in the west to City Hall in the east (11) the existing 2.6 metre wide car spaces will be retained on both sides of the street. At the southern side of the intersection between Auckland Street and King Street (12) the existing turning lane will be retained. On the north-east corner of King Street and Aukland Street (13) We will relocate the pedestrian button and or relocate traffic post. The traffic lights at Kings Street and Aukland Street (14) will be upgraded to a scramble crossing.

A map of King Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. This map shows the area east of City Hall up until the intersection between King Street and Darby Street.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 14 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

In front of City Hall (1) there are heritage light poles to be retained.

At the pedestrian crossing between Wheeler Plaza and Civic Park, and Civic Park to the island at the intersection of Darby Street and King Street (2) the existing crossing will be upgraded to a raised priority path crossing. East of the crossing from Civic Park to Wheeler Plaza (3) the kerb will be extended to provide a larger shared zone to ‘improve pedestrian, cycle amenity & safety’.

There are 2 spots north and south of King Street near Wheeler Plaza (4) where some existing trees will be retained and protected. North of King Street between Wheeler Plaza and Burwood Street (5) the kerb is to be built out to accommodate a pedestrian waiting zone. At the entrance to Burwood Street (6) there is a ‘proposed on-road threshold/ shared zone with 3 metre wide refuge’.

On the north of King Street east of Burwood Street (7) the kerb is to be built out to accommodate trees and the cycleway.

On the south of King Street (8) is a proposed shared path. The existing 2.1 metre wide car parking spaces on the south of King Street east and west of Burwood Street (9) are to be retained.

(10) a Plaza to future detail have been identified for the large open space to the north west corner of the King Street and Darby Street intersection. The traffic lights at the crossing over Darby Street from the island at the intersection with King Street (11) will be updated to include an additional signalised pedestrian crossing.

On the south of King Street between Burwood Street and Darby Street (12) there will be a 1 metre buffer zone for street furniture.

There are proposed bollards on the west of Burwood Street near the hotel (13).

On the north of King Street west of Burwood Street (14) there is an existing dish drain to be retained.

A map of Hunter Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. This map shows the area east of Union Street and south of Worth Place. A red dashed line marks the boundary of the Study Area.

A dashed light blue line is drawn through the middle of the area of Hunter Street shown, going north through Worth Place and connects to Civic Lane. The east side of the line is the Extent of State-owned land.

A planting zone goes along the middle of Hunter Road from the edge of Union Street to the junction with Worth Place.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 10 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the southeast corner of Union Street and Hunter Street there is to be an (1) upgrade to signalised intersection to include cycle phase. In the middle of Hunter Street near Union Street there is a (2) Kerb build-out to accommodate planting zone with tree planting. On the north of Hunter Street is an (3) existing on-road one-way cycleway. On the north of Hunter Street between Union Street and Worth Place is (4) retain existing kerb. On the south of Hunter Street is (5) existing cycleway to be retained, provide 0.5 metre wide buffer alongside footpath edge. On the south side of Hunter Street there are 4 spots (7) to retain existing car parking space (2.3 metres wide). Between the 2 westernmost (7) spots there is (6) remove parking to accommodate 2.5 metre wide street tree planting. There is another (6) between the 2 easternmost (7) spots. On the south of Hunter Street west of Worth Place is (8) indicating broken separators to allow for opening of car doors when parked. On the south of Hunter Street across from Worth Place is (9) existing motor bike parking to be retained. East of the intersection between Worth Place and Civic Lane is (10) a Contraflow cycle movement permitted as part of future development of University of Newcastle Campus.

A map of Workshop Way that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 13 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the northwestern side of workshop way (1) there is an existing loading zone to be retained, it is a ‘paved area to read as part of pedestrian zone’. Slightly east of this (2) there is a proposed dish drain. Near the middle of Workshop Way (3) there will be ‘feature cobble for traffic calming’ across the road.

On both the north and south side of Workshop Way (4) there are existing bollards to be removed. The northern side and a section of the southern side of Workshop Way (5) will change the kerb from a roll kerb to a standard box gutter to manage the footpath level and accessibility.

On the road (6) there will be an on-road cycle provision (quietway). At the end of Workshop Way on the western side (7) we are to upgrade the existing crossing to become a raised pedestrian crossing.

The southern side of the street (8) will be a shared pedestrian and cycle path. On the eastern end of the south side of the street (9) there is a proposed coach pull-in bay. It will be a ‘paved area to read as part of pedestrian zone’.

On the northeastern side of the street (11) we are to improve the footpath levels to be accessible. The final levels are to be confirmed in a future detail.

The existing crossing on the eastern end of Workshop Way (12) is to be upgraded to become a raised priority path crossing.

On both far ends of the south side of Workshop Way (10) there are existing street plazas.

A map of the south of Auckland Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded.

The map includes the intersections with Laman Street and King Street.

There is a rectangle marking the area of Auckland Street that extends from King Street to the middle of Laman Street that is marked as the focus area.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 10 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the southern corner of Gibson Street and Auckland Street (1) there is a kerb extension to reduce the crossing distance to the park. On the southern side of Gibson Street (2) there’s a proposed kerb extension and a proposal to create a plaza space to ‘reduce the crossing distance’. At the entrance to Gibson Street (3) there is a proposed shared zone with a raised threshold and a continuous shared path across the intersection.

On the west side of Auckland Street between Gibson Street and King Street (4) there are 2 DDA parking spaces that are to be retained. On the east side of Auckland Street towards Laman Street (5) there is a proposed kerb extension. Slightly north of this (6) there is a proposed continuous footpath and shared path across a driveway. Slightly north of that by the beginning of the path in Civic Park (9) there is a proposed continuous footpath and shared path across a driveway to an existing maintenance driveway.

Across from the entrance to Gibson Street (7) there is an existing 2.3 metre wide parking space that will be retained. Running down Auckland Street (8) there is an existing on-road cycle provision and the ‘mixed traffic (quietway)’ to be retained.

At the intersection of Auckland Street and Laman Street (10) there is a proposal for a raised pedestrian crossing running from west to east.

A map of Auckland Street (north) that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. The area marked is south of King Street. The top of the map is facing east.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 10 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

Just north of the intersection of Auckland Street and King Street (1) there is a Northbound vehicular travel, where use of parking zone to maintain 7 metre clear travel in two directions for events times. In the middle of the intersection of King Street and Aukland Street (2) is an upgrade to traffic lights to a scramble crossing. Just north east of (1) on the footpath is a (7) proposed tree planting to replace existing failing trees. Across the road from (7) is (3) a plan to retain existing trees. North of (3) is (4) a plan to retain two existing accessible parking spaces 3.2 metres wide. North from that is (5) a tree pit to be replaced with bio-retention pit. A little bit north of that is another two spots labelled as number (3) and (4). There are two spots across the road from (5) and north of (5) where (6) a plan to maintain driveway access. On the northeast of Aukland Street is (10) proposed bollards. Further north from (10) is a (9) 10km/h shared pedestrian cycle/vehicle zone.

A map of Darby Street (South) that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. The top of the map is facing northeast.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 13 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the south-most side is a (13) relocated bus shelter, which is just outside the Study Area boundary. Just south of Tyrell Street on Darby Street is a (3) proposed pedestrian crossing. At the intersection of Tyrell Street and Darby Street is a (4) proposed raised threshold pedestrian crossing and (5) an existing refuge island to be demolished. Just west of the intersection is (1) an existing on-road cycle provision / mixed traffic to be retained. On the west of Darby Street is (2) a proposed shared pedestrian/cycle footpath. On the east of Darby Street is a plan to (6) retain existing kerb, and to (7) retain existing kiss and ride parking. Further north is a plan to (8) retain existing driveways and (9) retain existing loading zone (2.5 metres wide). At the intersection of King Street and Darby Street, there is a (10) proposed signalised pedestrian crossing to southern leg of intersection. There is a slip road to turn west from Darby Street onto King Street with a road island. On the road island is a plan to (11) retain existing refuge island. On the slip road is a plan to (12) upgrade existing crossing to become raised priority path crossing.

A map of Darby Street (North) that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. The top of the map is facing northeast.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 15 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

At the intersection of King Street and Darby Street is a plan to (1) retain existing refuge island. Just north of the intersection on the west side of Darby Road is a plan to (2) maintain existing taxi zone. From there towards the middle of Darby Street is an (5) existing concrete median to be retained. Near the west of the median is an (3) existing on-road cycle provision / mixed traffic to be retained. West of (5) is a plan for (4) a level threshold continuous shared path across driveway. Further north of (4) is a plan to (6) retain existing kerb, a (7) shared pedestrian / cycle path, a plan to (8) retain existing parking zone, and a plan to (9) retain and protect existing trees. Across the road from (9) is a plan to (10) retain existing parking (2.3 metre width). Just north of that is a (12) flexible bollard system to allow for parking/outdoor dining, and a (13) proposed flush paving/parking zone with dish drain build out to accommodate widened footpath furniture zone (to future detail). Across the road from (13) is a plan to (11) retain existing loading zone (2.3 metres wide). Further north and just south of the intersection of Hunter Street and Darby Street is another mark labelled number 11 and a (14) kerb build out to accommodate loading zone and additional furniture / footpath zone. Adjust stormwater pits to new kerb alignment. On the north west corner of Darby Street and Hunter Street is an (15) existing plaza to be retained.

A map of Merewether Street that shows the proposed plan for how the street will look when it’s been upgraded. The map extends from the roundabout at Workshop Way to Hunter Street.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 12 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

On the south side of Merewether Street (1) there is 1 existing driveway to be retained on the west side of the street, and 2 more existing driveways to be retained on the east side of the street. Between these 2 existing driveways (2) the kerb line is to be retained. This also applies to the kerb on the west side of Merewether Street closer to the roundabout.

Merewether Street (3) has an on-road cycle provision (quietway). On the southeast and northwest ends of the street (4) there are existing trees to be retained and protected.

The west side of Merewether street (5) has an existing shared path to be retained. Approximately 2 thirds of the way up Merewether Street heading north (6) there is a proposed ‘on-grade priority path crossing’. There is an existing refuge island either side of this to be retained (10). Just north of the existing refuge island, on the east side of Merewether street (8) there is a proposed ‘level raised threshold’ with a ‘continuous shared path across the intersection’. Next to this (7) the kerb will be built out to reduce the crossing distance. Across the street from this by the roundabout (11) there is an existing street plaza.

On the southwest side of Merewether street (12) there is an existing loading zone to be retained.

A map of Wheeler Place showing the concept for when it gets upgraded. It is located between King Street and Hunter Street. The top of the map points northwest.

Just south of Hunter Street is (12) a ‘Kiss and drop’ area. Just south of the ‘kiss and drop’ area is an area with unit paving. In the northwest corner of this area are (1) trees planting to buffer Hunter Street, (2) gradual steps, and a (6) seating wall / signage. In the middle of this area is a (4) proposed lawn area. South of the proposed lawn and within this area is (14) existing bike racks to be relocated as required to suit updated design, (3) flexible outdoor dining, (8) proposed shade structure and (10) existing palms to be retained. Southeast of this area is the Civic Theatre Café and Bar. Northeast of the Civic Theatre Café and Bar is Christee Street. On the other side of Christee Street is another (6) seating wall / signage and (13) temporary event screen to detailed design. Southeast of this is Newcastle City Hall and Northwest of it is the Crystalbrook Kingsley. In between these two buildings is a (7) proposed passive seating area with shade structure and (9) existing trees to be retained. Just northwest of King Street is a (5) 5 minute timed parking. Near the Crystalbrook Kingsley is another (14) existing bike racks to be relocated as required to suit updated design, (11) a sculpture to be relocated and (6) seating wall / signage.

A map of Christie Park that shows the proposed plan for how the park will look when it’s been upgraded. The top of the map shows the edge of Newcastle City Hall, and the bottom of the map shows the edge of University House. The park is a rectangle and has 2 main paths that run across it and intersect in the middle. The side closest to King Street has 2 lawns.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 14 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend.

The Shortland Centenary fountain will be relocated to the centre of the park slightly towards the north (1). There is a circle of feature paving around the fountain (8). Around this there is a circle of garden beds for ‘formal garden planting with perennials’ (2). On both the east and west side of the park (3) there will be an avenue of tree planting. The area of the park closest to King Street (4) has 2 lawns either side of a path that runs through the park from north to south. This path (7) will be ‘unit paving to path’. On the outer perimeter of these 2 lawns (11) there is a path to seating along the edge of the lawn. The southeast corner of the park (10) has accessible seating. The south end of the park closest to King Street (13) will have a space for proposed low shrub planting. The north end of the park (12) has existing palm trees that are to be retained. Just east of University House (6) there are existing services to be retained.

Along King Street on the west side of the park (9) there are heritage lamps to be retained. Along King Street to the east of the park (5) is a proposed ‘level raised threshold continuous path across driveway’. North of this on Christie Street (14) there is a proposed boom gate.

A map of Civic Park that shows the concept of how it will look when it’s been upgraded. It is located in between King Street, Auckland Street, Laman Street and Darby Street.

There are numbers marked from 1 to 20 which are associated with the descriptions in the legend. In the middle just south of King Street is the (1) Civic Park War Monument. Further south of King Street is a (5) formal garden. Just north of Laman Street is the (2) Captain Cook Memorial Fountain. On the east side of the park, close to the middle is an (10) avenue tree planting to reinforce view corridor. In the northwest corner of the park is a plan to (8) include planting beneath major trees to improve amenity and reduce maintenance. North of Laman street, is (11) historic rail lines reinterpreted through pathway. This runs diagonally across the park, from southwest to northeast. Around the middle of the east side of the park is a proposal for (18) new tree plantings to complement event spaces and views throughout, (12) an open lawn area for events, i.e. festivals and markets, (9) a proposed picnic area, (20) a new armed services memorial wall, (3) an entry path and stairs adjusted to visually connect Memorial Grove Monument with Civil Park War Monument, and (4) amenities block to be upgraded and relocated to be aligned with CPTED guidelines. Along Laman Street on the east side of the park is (13) a plan to retain existing terraced walls and planting, (15) and accessible ramp retrofitted to existing terrace walling. Along the Darby Street are (17) improved amenity at entry to connect Art Gallery to park. Coordinating with the Art Gallery will provide an opportunity for incorporating public art to mark the entry and draw visitors into park. Further along Darby Street is (8) a plan to include planting beneath major trees to improve amenity and reduce maintenance, (14) a ‘Bump in and bump out’ area that will support access for large vehicles for events, and (7) a feature wall to mark key arrival points. Just south of King Street on the east side is another (14) a ‘Bump in and bump out’ area. On the west side of the park, close to the middle is (16) a reduce garden bed and prune back existing trees to improve sight-lines and CPTED. North of Laman street, towards the outer edge of the west side of the part is (20) a new armed services memorial wall. Towards the middle of west side of the part is (19) an improved path access to ANZAC Memorial. Further north from that is (6) a Vietnam War Memorial and National Service and Combined Forces Association of Australia Memorial. In the northwest corner of the park is a (7) feature wall to mark key arrival points and (8) a plan to include planting beneath major trees.