Project update

Thanks for having your say on the future of Georgetown Local Centre. The Public Domain Plan was unanimously adopted by Council on 23 April 2024. Read the Summary Engagement Report or Detailed Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

We will continue to update the community as the project progresses. For more information, visit the Georgetown Local Centre webpage.

Improving the safety, look and feel of Georgetown Local Centre

In 2021, we asked the local community what was most important about Georgetown Local Centre, and what could be improved. We heard that people love the community and village atmosphere but would like it to be enhanced with improved public spaces.

With your input, we developed a Public Domain Plan to guide the Georgetown Local Centre upgrade. The community were invited to have their say on the planned upgrades in late 2023.

What is being delivered?

The upgrades aim to:

  • Improve accessibility, safety and convenience for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Improve driver visibility and safety.
  • Make improvements to infrastructure including drainage.
  • Create more space for people by building wider footpaths and a new plaza creating an attractive destination to support the shopping precinct.
  • Improve the natural environment by providing more trees and landscaping.

These upgrades will benefit both businesses and residents – delivering a safer, more attractive place to visit, that attracts customers and presents an alternative to large shopping centres. 

The Georgetown Local Centre upgrade is part of City of Newcastle's commitment to developing vibrant, safe and active public places. For information on what we have delivered in other centres, visit our Local Centres webpage.

Thanks for having your say!

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Read the Summary Engagement Report or Detailed Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

In response to feedback from the community, the following changes to the PDP were made:

  • Two-way access for vehicles north of 3 Turner Street, allowing traffic from new developments to exit north onto Georgetown Road.
  • One-way southbound for vehicles south of 3 Turner Street, to reduce vehicle access from non-residents.