Thanks for having your say!

Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback on the proposed concept plans.

We received 145 submissions that were mostly supportive of the proposed changes.

For a quick snapshot of engagement, you can view the summary here.

Click here to see our engagement report, which provides a more detailed insight into what we heard.

Next steps

The project team have used your feedback to inform updates to the plan.

The plans as exhibited, feedback received, and proposed actions were then presented to the Newcastle City Traffic Committee and received support.

The proposal was approved by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 29 October 2024.

Construction is due to commence in early 2025.

Improving cycleway connection and safety

As part of our commitment to improving cycleway connection and safety, we are delivering a new cycleway along Chinchen and Hubbard Streets, Islington.

The proposed cycleway is a combination of on-road separated cycleway and off-road shared pathway, including landscaped kerb extensions at Linden Street and continuous path treatment at John Hooker Street. These improvements will connect the existing shared pathway from Scholey Street Bridge through to Islington Park.

The proposed changes have been identified as an action within the On Our Bikes - Cycle Plan 2021 - 2030, aiming to cater for all users of varying levels of confidence and abilities.

The implementation of this vital infrastructure will allow for continued access along popular cycling routes, connecting the community to key destinations across Newcastle.

Feedback closed for this project on 5pm, 25 July 2024.

Proudly funded by the by NSW government in association with City of Newcastle.