Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements

Thanks for having your say!

Between 21 October and 18 November 2024, we sought community feedback on the concept design for Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements.

To find out what we heard, view the engagement summary.

Feedback was presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed improvements.

The feedback provided has been used to inform detailed design.

Construction commenced on 19 August 2025 and is due to be completed in early 2026.

Changes made to the concept design
Raised shared path crossings to meet new Australian Standards for traffic control devices
Full width speed humps to address noise and vibration concerns
The existing bus stop fronting 189 Parkway Avenue moved towards National Park Street to allow space for concrete crossing entry and exit blocks.

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Overview

Parkway Avenue is an important connecting route for schools, sportsgrounds, shopping centres and beaches.

We have received funding from the Australian Government Black Spot Program to deliver safety and active transport infrastructure improvements at two key roundabouts on Parkway Avenue.

These upgrades will improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers at the two roundabouts at National Park and Smith Streets, Hamilton South, near Newcastle High School.

The proposed changes will provide a comfortable, accessible and safe walking and cycling environment for people of all ages and abilities whilst improving inner-city cycling connectivity across Newcastle.

Improvements aim to slow vehicles approaching the roundabouts, creating a safer crossing environment at these busy intersections.

Key changes include: