A 3D birds-eye view rendering of the Wickham area in Newcastle. There are 3D rendered buildings casting shadows. The majority of the streets are lined by trees. The railway line is running along at the bottom of the image. On the left, above the railway line are Wickham Park, surrounded by trees. Running from north to south are Railway Street, Union Street and Foundry Street. In the top right corner of the image are boats docked at Throsby Creek.

Date: 07/02/2023

Consultation package

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan Vision & Principles

“Wickham will continue to transform into a dynamic urban neighbourhood that supports a diverse mix of uses, which complement the adjoining commercial core of the Newcastle City Centre located within Newcastle West.

Urban renewal within the area is envisaged to build on the existing urban structure to deliver greater connectivity, improved public domain amenity, and a built form reflecting the envisage function and character.”

Wickham Master Plan Key Objectives

Improve accessibility and connectivity within Wickham and to adjoining areas

Create safe, attractive, and inclusive public places

Ensure built environment is functional, responsive, and resilient

Principles

1. Re-establish Wickham’s essential relationship with water

Map illustrating the actions for this principle. Blue lines point from the Wickham Park area in the west to Throsby Creek in the east. Eye icons overlay the map to show where physical and visual barriers will be removed. There are 2 ferry icons on Throsby Creek showing where potential ferry stops may be constructed in the future. . Water icons are placed in Wickham Park and on Union Street to show where Water Sensitive urban Design provisions could be integrated.
  • Curved arrow iconImprove access to waterfront / water Country from the broader Wickham precinct (including future consideration of a bridge link over Hannell Street) and connect Wickham Park to the creek
  • Icon of an eyeRemove physical and visual barriers between the waterfront and the broader precinct (including the visual barrier of parking along development lots fronting Hannell Street)
  • Ship iconBroaden the extent and accessibility of public access to the water along the waterfront, including to the potential new ferry stops and public launch
  • Water iconCelebrate water stories and features within proposed urban activation areas
  • Water iconComprehensively integrate Water Sensitive Urban Design provisions into the streetscape and urban activation areas
  • Icon of an hourglass with a water drop insideFutureproof the neighbourhood against flooding with the sensitive design of building interfaces with the street

2. Unlock delightful and protected movement within and through Wickham

Map illustrating the actions for this principle. Pink lines are drawn on most streets to show where pedestrian and cyclist movement will be prioritised. Green circles are dotted across many of the streets to show where green planting will create shade. A dotted orange line shows where Union St will be protected from non-local traffic. Blue lines with a cyclist icon are drawn along streets to connect Wickham Park in the west to the waterfront in the east. Orange lines with a car icon are drawn on Station Street, Railway Street and Throsby Street to show the main routes for commuters, visitors and locals.
  • Pink person walking iconImplement people-focused movement solutions that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists and create separation where there are risks or amenity impacts
  • Trees iconImplement abundant green planting for shade and a more pleasant experience for people on foot or bikes
  • Dotted arrow iconBalance movement and place outcomes for Union Street as the village spine and protect it from non-local traffic
  • Bicycle iconSupport separated cycling connections linking parks and waterfront
  • Bicycle iconCreate a fine grain network of streets which support walking and cycling
  • Pink person walking iconCreates accessibility throughout the precinct and provide amenity for people whilst moving
  • Orange car iconAddress needs of commuters, visitors and locals

3. Create integrated solutions which incorporate key features of Wickham

Map illustrating the actions for this principle. There are blue arrows around the edges of the Wickham Park area to show where open spaces can be accessed by the community. There are eye icons on the eastern side of Wickham Park viewing the park area. Union Street is highlighted in green to show where cohesive and place-responsive solutions can unlock access to features of Country.
  • Ensure places are multi-functional and bring together public and place features
  • Consider interface to buildings with considered transitions required in levels and from public to private conditions
  • Green rectangleBring together engineering and design solutions into cohesive and place-responsive solutions which unlock access to features of Country
  • Icon of an eyeSupport connectivity and the communities’ experiences of public space as they transition between Wickham and other parts of the city with consideration of gateway points and features
  • Double arrow iconUnlocking the edges of Wickham Park particularly along the former rail corridor and integrating to it so that this significant open space supports the community.
  • Increase shade and reduce heat impact through generous and careful planting of trees

4. Craft places for continued Wickham community connection and gathering

Map illustrating the actions for this principle. Union Street and surrounding streets are highlighted in green as the ‘safe and vibrant heart to the Village Hub’. The south-eastern intersection of Station Street and Hannell Street is highlighted in orange, illustrating the action to ‘establish a hierarchy of scales and uses for other urban activation areas to provide diversity in public space provision’. The edge of Wickham Park, the waterfront, the village heart and the interchange are highlighted with radiating circles. The radiating circles show that these places can be seen or felt in the wider area. There are pink hearts and stars dotted around the neighbourhood to illustrate a set of potential small delightful elements and character as incubator for artistic expression.
  • Green circles iconCreate a safe and vibrant heart to the ‘Village Hub’
  • Reinforce Union Street as the ‘Village Spine’ with places to stay, meet and play
  • Orange circles iconEstablish a hierarchy of scales and uses for other urban activation areas to provide diversity in public space provision
  • Icon of an eyeEnable clear lines of sight to public spaces with planting provisions to support sense of safety 
  • Ensure high levels of community amenity within new public spaces
  • Pink heart iconDistribute set of small delightful found elements to be discovered across the precinct
  • Continue character as incubator for artistic expression
  • Reintegrate with County with a landscape that is both regenerative and biophilic.

5. Celebrate the varied, diverse, and characterful layers of Wickham

Map illustrating the actions for this principle. The map outlines the different areas of the neighbourhood: At the bottom, running along the railway line is the railway edge. Above the railway line, covering the south-eastern zone is the residential core. On the west of the residential core is the ‘industrial fabric. Above the residential core is the street art corridor. The waterfront covers the Throsby Creek waterfront from the north intersection of Branch Street and Hannell Street to the southern intersection of Hannell Street and Station Street. Inside the waterfront area, on the north side is the seafood retail and tourism area.
  • Reveal traces stories of Wickham across the millennia within the public domain spaces in a layered rather than singular way. Undo the over-writing and let layers be read in response to Country
  • Public spaces to respond to varied precinct character and recongise natural expansion of character areas as appropriate beyond boundaries given layered nature of evolution of Wickham
  • Icon of an orange person walkingCreate opportunities for wandering and material exchange across interpretation across Country and Heritage interpretation proposals, including a foraging trail.
  • Retain and celebrate the gritty and quirky character as part of the layering
  • Tree iconRespond to established amenities and existing landmarks, including mature trees

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Overview & Aspirations

Notes: This public domain plan is for strategic design purposes only. Tree placements and footpath extents are indicative and to be refined in future design detail stages.

The Wickham Public Domain Plan (PDP) is delivering on the directions outlined within the Wickham Master Plan. Within the process there has been integration across place, sustainability and engineering approaches.

Place Responsive

The Principles established to guide the Wickham PDP have been anchored in a thoughtful consideration of Wickham’s places and their importance and meaning to those who call Wickham home.

Provision has been made for the future integration of public art and interpretation of both Aboriginal and European heritage.

Shifts to traffic access, parking provisions and increased greening will result in significantly improved amenity for locals and visitors alike.

Country perspective

The Wickham PDP recognises the multiple perspectives of the Knowledge Holders of this area. Supported by Bangawarra, we have integrated Indigenous knowledges and approaches. This support, and further engagement with Indigenous communities, will continue to provide the foundation of our understanding of place.

Map of the Wickham Public Domain Plan area. The map stretches from the Branch Street and Hannell Street roundabout at the top of the map to the railway line and station street at the bottom of the map. On the left side of the map is Wickham Park. On the right side of the map is Throsby Creek. The main part of the map is the triangle shape of land bordered by Wickham Park and Branch Street on the left, Hannell Street on the right, and Station Street at the bottom. The map has markers for the information below.

Labels

  • 1. Branch & Albert St - The Avenue – Signifying the presence of Wickham Park and entry to Wickham along key access streets with an extended avenue of trees and Welcome Nodes
  • 2. Bullock Island Railway Corridor – New pedestrian and cycling access connections to/from Wickham Park along a series of public spaces that interpret former histories of the area
  • 3. Wickham Park – Upgraded to improve community, transport and recreational facilities in line with Wickham Masterplan (Subject to separate detailed design)
  • 4. Railway St - Green Connector – Transformed into a green street and key transport spine of Wickham providing quality multi-modal movements
  • 5. The Park Edge Streets – Transitioning from Wickham Park into the suburb, the new and improved, low-speed streets draw together the park and village characters
  • 6. Union St - Village Heart – A calmed heart in the centre of the Village supporting community use through new public domain amenity the removal of all traffic bar local
  • 7. Station St - Interchange Connector – Upgrades to the setting and access of Newcastle’s new ‘front door’, where locals and visitors alike arrive, depart, and change modes.
  • 8. The Emerging Industry Streets – Upgraded streets supporting emerging industries and community, which celebrate industrial character, street art and creativity
  • 9. Waterfront - The Promenade – Greater integration with waterfront with upgrades to shared path and improved visual/physical permeability through private sites progressively
  • 10. Church St - Park to Water – A green spine that improves high amenity access and legibility between the two important community assets of Wickham Park and the waterfront
  • 11. Throsby St - Village Activator – A dynamic and vibrant east-west corridor, with upgrades to provide amenity nodes, integrated public art and works that celebrate place
  • 12. Tree of Knowledge Parkland – Integration of upgrades to the parkland which extend the foreshore works from Honeysuckle and provide greater public access to water
  • 13. Hannell St - The Boulevard – Extension of the significant fig and palm feature trees along edges to expand Hannell Street as a distinctive green boulevard
  • 14. The Village Streets – Changes to traffic patterns and upgrades to protect the close knit, characterful and quiet network of local streets
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Sand texture line

Raised Cobbled Road Surface

Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
Dark red line

Park edge paving
Light brown line

Paving improvements subject to plans beyond this PDP’s scope

White line

Private property
Bright blue line

Cycleway
Grey shaded area

Driveway
Red dotted box

Works as per masterplans beyond Wickham PDP scope

Circle with the letter B

Bus stop
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Dark green circle

Proposed trees
Light green circle

Existing trees

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Access & Movement Framework

Transport solutions: summary

The transport components of the public domain plan have been informed by the 2017 and 2021 Wickham Masterplans, the Local Area Traffic Management Study (2017), and the Wickham Area Parking Study (2019).

Pedestrian movement

A key focus of this public domain plan is to facilitate movement in and around Wickham by foot. This includes introducing ‘self-enforcing’ low speed zones across Wickham, achieved through improvements including:

  • Continuous footpath treatments and wombat crossings. These types of crossing calm traffic and ensure pedestrians have priority. They ensure crossing is more accessible for those using wheelchairs or strollers.
  • Kerb build outs at intersections. These reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians across side streets and force vehicles to reduce their speed when turning.
Map illustrating the actions relating to pedestrian movement. There are purple markers to show where kerbs will be extended. These are on each intersection on Hannell Street going from north to south, Railway Street from north to south, Bishopsgate Street going west to east, Greenway Street going west to east. There are green markers to show where there will be continuous footpath treatment (CFT). These are on Railway Street, Church Street, Union Street, Station Street. There are red markers on Railway Street to show where the at-grade and wombat crossings will be implemented . There are green markers on Station Street to show where the wombat crossing will be implemented. There is an orange marker at the intersection of Union Street and Throsby Street, to show where there will be a raised intersection.
Key for map

Land cover

Symbol

Meaning
Light green

Green space / open space
Light blue

Surface and tidal water

Traffic management

Symbol

Meaning
Purple line

Kerb extension
Aqua line

Continuous footpath treatments (CFT)

Potential raised road
Orange shade

Raised intersection
Green lines

Wombart crossing delivered on Day 1

Red lines

At-grade crossing delivered on Day 1 and wombart crossing delivered during Stage 2

Transport

Symbol

Meaning
Orange criss cross lines with a 'T' in the middle

Heavy rail stop and alignment

Red criss cross lines with a 'L' in the middle

Light rail stop and alignment

Cycling movement

Another key focus of this public domain plan is to facilitate movement in and around Wickham by bike. This will also be achieved through low speed zones, which make cycling a safer and more pleasant experience. Other improvements will include:

  • A new separated and bidirectional cycleway along the former Bullock Island Railway Corridor between the Cowper Street/Branch Street roundabout and southern end of Wickham Park.
  • A new separated and bidirectional cycleway along Station Street, connected to the wider Newcastle cycle network by Quietways and shared paths.
Map illustrating the actions relating to cycling movement. There is a blue line to illustrate Alternative/temporary option cycleway connectivity. This line goes along Railway Street from Railway Lane in the south to Albert Street in the north. It also goes along Holland Street from Wickham Park on the west to Railway Street on the east. There is a green line to illustrate ‘Active transport connection proposed in 2021 Wickham masterplan’. This line goes along the south eastern side of Wickham Park, up north east towards Branch Street. It also goes south from Wickham Park to Railway Lane, which turns into Station Street, and then to Dangar Street in the south east. There is a purple line to illustrate ‘Existing shared user path’. This line goes along the waterfront parallel to Hannell Street. It goes from the north above Robert Street, under the Cowper Street North bridge, in the southern direction going parallel to Honeysuckle Drive and continuing out of view. There is a yellow line to illustrate ‘Existing on-road cycle lane’. This line goes along the length of Hannell Street in the north to the south, and goes along Honeysuckle Drive. It continues out of view. There is a light green line to illustrate ‘Proposed routes of Newcastle Cycling Plan’. This line starts in the north east along Cowper Street North, and comes across the bridge over Throsby Creek. It continues along Robert Street from east to west, continuing along Sheddon Street, then going south along Sheddon Street, continuing onto Maitland Road. From there, it runs south of Wickham Park and then splits into two routes. One route continues along Railway Lane and Station Street from east to west. The other route goes south to Hunter Street.
Key for map

Land cover

Symbol

Meaning
Light green

Green space / open space
Light blue

Surface and tidal water

Bicycle infrastructure

Symbol

Meaning
Light blue dotted line

Alternative/temporary option for Day 1/Stage One cycleway connectivity

Green dotted line

Active transport connection proposed in 2021 Wickham masterplan

Purple dotted line

Exisiting shared user path

Yellow dotted line

Existing on-road cycle lane

Light green dotted line

Proposed routes of Newcastle Cycling Plan

Transport

Symbol

Meaning
Orange criss cross lines with a 'T' in the middle

Heavy rail stop and alignment

Red criss cross lines with a 'L' in the middle

Light rail stop and alignment

Vehicle movement

Another key focus of this public domain plan is to encourage vehicle movement in and around Wickham in ways that make the area safer, quieter, and with more space for people who are walking or riding bikes. This will be achieved through changes to parking and to vehicle circulation.

Where studies have shown that on-street parking is consistently under-utilised, there is an opportunity to introduce wider footpaths, which will enhance the pedestrian environment and increase space for trees. Changes to vehicle circulation in Wickham are also proposed. These include changes to Union Street in order to prevent it from being used as a northbound through-route by vehicles dropping off or picking up passengers at Newcastle Interchange. Reducing the volume of traffic of Union Street will enhance its role as a safe and green heart of the village.

The proposed vehicle circulation changes for Wickham include:

  • Converting Station Street to two-way between Wickham Street and Railway Street.
  • Converting Union Street to one-way northbound between Bishopsgate Street and Church Street
Map illustrating the actions relating to vehicle movement. There are solid orange lines to illustrate where there are existing two-way links. These lines cover Albert Street, Branch Street, Hannell Street, Cowper Street North, Foundry Street, Greenway Street, Railway Street, Church Street, Throsby Street, Lindus Street and Wickham Street. There are dashed orange lines to illustrate where there are proposed two-way links. These lines cover Holland Street, Railway Lane, Station Street and the western part of Bishopsgate Street between Charles Street and Hannell Street. There are solid green lines to illustrate where there are existing one-way links. These lines cover Dickson Street, Grey Street and the southern part of Union Street between Bishopsgate Street and Station Street. There are dashed green lines to illustrate where there are proposed one-way links. These lines cover Maitland Rd to the south of Wickham Park, the northern part of Union Street above Bishopsgate Street, the western part of Bishopsgate Street between Railway Street and Charles Street, Croft Street, Charles Street, the western part of Furlong Lane to the west of Union Street. There are traffic signal icons at the intersection of Hannell Street and Cowper Street North, intersection of Hannell Street and Throsby Street, intersection of Hannell Street and Honeysuckle Drive and intersection of Sheddon Street and Albert Street. There are priority intersections at the intersections of Railway Street and Church Street, Railway Street and Throsby Street, Railway Street and Holland Street, Railway Street and Lindus Street, Railway Street and Station Street, Church Street and Foundry Street, Church Street and Union Street, Union Street and Throsby Street,Charles Street and Dangar Street. There is a roundabout at the corner of Albert Street and Railway Street.
Key for map

Land cover

Symbol

Meaning
Light green

Green space / open space
Light blue

Surface and tidal water

Vehicle circulation

Symbol

Meaning
Orange solid line

Existing two-way link
Orange dotted line

Proposed two-way link
Green solid line

Existing one-way link
Green dotted line

Proposed one-way link
Traffic light icon

Traffic signal
Traffic light icon with a dotted circle around it

Proposed signalised roundabout

Roundabout road sign

Roundabout
Grey circle

Left-in left-out
Intersection road sign

Priority intersection

Transport

Symbol

Meaning

Heavy rail stop and alignment

Light rail stop and alignment

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Canopy cover

Proposed canopy cover

A map showing the proposed tree canopy cover for Wickham. There is a substantial increase in green cover compared to the existing canopy cover. There are green dots lining the majority of streets in the Wickham area, and around Wickham Park.

Existing canopy cover

A map showing the existing canopy cover in the Wickham area. While there this canopy cover surrounding Wickham Park, there is not much cover in the residential streets.

Canopy overview

This Concept Public Domain Plan provides for a substantial increase in canopy cover for Wickham, important for biodiversity, mitigation of the heat island effect, and for the enhancement of the experience of the street for people on foot and on bikes.

The existing tree canopy cover, as a percentage of the streetscape (within the Focus Area but excluding Hannell Street) is approximately 7%. The proposed tree canopy cover for the same area will be approximately 49%, once trees reach maturity.

Note that these are approximations and subject to detail design in the subsequent stages of delivery.

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Union Street - Village Heart

Union Street New Public Domain and Traffic Plan - Southern Zone

A map showing Union Street running from its southern end, intersecting with Station Street on the left hand side of the map, and its intersections with Bishopsgate Street in the middle of the map and Lindus Street on the right hand side of the map. The sides of each street are dotted with trees. The map has markers which correspond with the information below.

Labels

  • 1. Upgrades to Station Street to include new passively irrigated street trees between parking bays along southern side of street.
  • 2. Bidirectional separated cycleway on northern side Station Street
  • 3. New Welcome Nodes at key entrance points to precinct. Form of elements to be determined via Community Feedback
  • 4. 1 no existing tree removed given new carriageway alignment. All other existing trees retained
  • 5. Raised/slow street treatments between Bishopsgate Street and Grey Street
  • 6. Enhanced setting for heritage footpath pavers and terracotta bollards around intersections with Lindus Street and Grey Street
  • 7. Width of street narrowed north of Lindus Street into one way network for local vehicle movements only
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
White line

Private property
Bright blue line

Cycleway
Grey shaded area

Driveway

Street furniture

Symbol

Meaning
Brown block

Benches
White circle

Bin
Multiple grey lines

Bicycle parking racks
Black dots

Bollards
Pink star

Interpretation Node

Trees and associated elements

Symbol

Meaning
Dark grey line

Tree grate
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Big light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed medium tree

Small light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed
small tree

Character & Precedent/Images

Footpath tiles with leaves People walking in the street. There is a communal area with grass and trees.Commemorative plaque on a wall of a buildingA cyclist riding in a bike lane with trees on their left and cars on the right.Parents walking their child in a pram on a footpath. On the side of the footpath, a woman is sitting at a café table. There are trees and plants planted in the footpath.A public park with overhanging trees and plants.People walking next to some buildings. There is a tree and some grass next to them.A small public art piece on the side of the footpath.

Union Street New Public Domain and Traffic Plan - Northern Zone

A map showing Union Street running from its intersection with Lindus Street on the left hand side of the map, intersecting with Dickson Street, Throsby Street in the middle of the map, Furlong Lane and Church Street on the right hand side of the map. The sides of each street are dotted with trees. The map has markers which correspond with the information below.

Labels

  • 1. Enhanced setting for heritage footpath pavers and terracotta bollards around intersections with Lindus Street and Dickson Street
  • 2. Width of street narrowed north of Lindus Street into one way network for local vehicle movements only
  • 3. Open space/parklet with opportunity for Community input to appropriate amenities, such as a dog park
  • 4. Opportunities for seating and incidental play provisions along wider eastern side of Union Street between Lindus Street and Thorsby Street
  • 5. No footpath potential on west side of Union Street given lot location. Provide crossings to transition to east side of Union Street
  • 6. Opportunity for integration of place-based treatments within verge & raised intersection materials of Union Street and Throsby Street, including intersections of trails
  • 7. Open space/parklet with opportunity for Community input to appropriate amenities
  • 8. Trail opportunities to be signified via wayfinding and integration of elements within verge & CFT materials
  • 9. Continuous footpath treatment at mouth of Union Street to facilitate greater west-east travel along Church Street
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
White line

Private property
Grey shaded area

Driveway

Street furniture

Symbol

Meaning
Brown block

Benches
White circle

Bin
Multiple grey lines

Bicycle parking racks
Black dots

Bollards
Pink star

Interpretation Node

Trees and associated elements

Symbol

Meaning
Dark grey line

Tree grate
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Big light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed medium tree

Small light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed
small tree

Character & Precedent/Images

Tiles on a footpath.People walking in a street with no cars. There are shops on either side of the street and trees planted in the footpath. There are bikes parked on either side of the street.Tiles on a footpath, with leaves.An urban area with plants, trees and benches to sit on.Small trees planted in an urban area, with cars around.People sitting outside at a café, with a small planting area. There is a bike parked next to the planting area.A footpath with a spacious planting area full of green plants.A footpath with a wide planting area separating it from the road.

Section at A-A

An illustration of the existing kerb and carriageway on Union St. On the road, there is enough space for four cars side by side - one parked car on each side of the road, and space for a car going in either direction. There is a tree and a small footpath on either side of the road.An illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath and planting on Union St. On the left side of the road, there is a 1.2 metre footpath and 2.5 metres of planting. The road has a 3.5 metre lane and 2.1 metres for parking – enough space for one car driving and one parked car. On the right side of the road is 1 metre of planting, 1.5 metre footpath and 2.0 metres of planting.3D illustration of the existing carriageway and footpath on Union St. The footpath is highlighted in yellow.3D illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath and planting on Union St. The footpath is highlighted in orange and the planting is highlighted in green.
Key

Surface

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow green line

Existing pavement

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Railway Street - Green Connector

Railway Street and Bullock Island Rail Corridor New Public Domain and Traffic Plan

A map showing Railway Street running from its intersection with Station Street on the left hand side of the map, intersecting with Bishopsgate Street, Lindus Street, Throsby Street in the middle of the map, Church Street, Greenway Street and Albert Street on the right hand side of the map. The sides of each street are dotted with trees.

Labels

  • 1. Options for either a Quietway or expanded footpath that allows for a shared path, continuing the cycle route along Station Street
  • 2. Upgrades to Station Street to include new street trees to both sides of street.
  • 3. Bidirectional separated cycleway on northern side Station Street
  • 4. Extension of Croft Street with change to one way lane with consolidated footpath zone to northern side of street
  • 5. Open space/activation zones with opportunity for Community input to appropriate amenities
  • 6. Temporary Stage One cycle lane between Holland Street and Albert Street. Opportunity to make permanent based on community feedback
  • 7. Urban wetland zone with boardwalks, plaza spaces to active building edges and integration with rail corridor.
  • 8. Plaza zone with activated building frontages and opportunity for Community input to appropriate amenities
  • 9. Linear Park to Bullock Isalnd Railway Corridor with combined rail interpretation and significant greening opportunities
  • 10. New Welcome Nodes at key entrance points to precinct. Form of elements to be determined via Community Feedback
  • 11. Expansion of Fig Tree planting along Albert and Branch Streets to connect to Wickham Park planting
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
Dark red line

Park edge paving
Light brown line

Existing/unchanged paving

White line

Private property
Grey shaded area

Driveway
Bright blue line

Separated cycleway

Street furniture

Surface

Meaning
Brown block

Benches
White circle

Bin
Multiple grey lines

Bicycle parking racks
Black dots

Bollards
Pink star

Interpretation Node

Trees and associated elements

Symbol

Meaning
Dark grey line

Tree grate
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Big light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed medium tree

Small light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed
small tree

Character & Precedent/Images

Plants in a garden.A one way street, with a cycleway separated from the road by a wide area of planting. There are large trees overhanging the street and making shade.A public artwork in an urban area. A family walking on a boardwalk with plants on either side.Plants and a footpath in an urban area.Green plants in a garden, in a park.A spacious planting area with trees, separating a footpath from the road.A person walking in a garden area in a park.

Section at B-B

An illustration of the existing kerb and carriageway on Railway. On the road, there is enough space for four cars side by side - one parked car on each side of the road, and space for a car going in either direction. There is a tree and a small footpath on either side of the road. On the right hand side of the road, there is enough space for two trees and a footpath.An illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath and planting on Railway St. On the left side of the road, there is a 1.5 metre footpath and 1.3 metres of planting. The road has 2 driving lanes that are 3 metres wide each, and 2 parking lanes that are on either side of the road that are 2.3 metres wide each. On the right side of the road is 1 metre of planting, 1.5 metre footpath and 2.0 metres of planting.3D illustration of the existing carriageway and footpath on Railway Street. The footpath is highlighted in yellow.3D illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath and planting on Railway Street. The footpath is highlighted in blue and the planting is highlighted in green.
Key

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Light blue line

Civic streets paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow green line

Existing pavement

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Station Street - Interchange Connector

Station Street New Public Domain and Traffic Plan

A map showing Railway Lane, which becomes Station Street, running from east to west. Below the street is the railway line. In the map is the intersection of Railway Lane and Railway Street and Station Street and Union Street, and Wickham Street. Along the north side of Station Street is a blue line that signifies a separated cycleway. The sides of each street are dotted with trees. The map has markers which correspond with the information below.

Labels

  • 1. Options for either a Quietway or expanded footpath that allows for a shared path, continuing the cycle route along Railway Lane
  • 2. Upgrades to Station Street to include new trees on both sides of street.
  • 3. Separated, bi-directional cycleway on the northern side Station Street
  • 4. Accessible parking bay for Newcastle Interchange maintained
  • 5. Separated cycleway along Charles Street between Dangar Street and Station Street, connecting to Quietway in Dangar Street
  • 6. New Welcome Nodes at key entrance points to precinct. Form of elements to be determined via Community Feedback
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
Dark red line

Park edge paving
Light brown line

Existing/unchanged paving

White line

Private property
Grey shaded area

Driveway
Bright blue line

Separated cycleway

Street furniture

Symbol

Meaning
Brown block

Benches
White circle

Bin
Multiple grey lines

Bicycle parking racks
Black dots

Bollards
Pink star

Interpretation Node

Trees and associated elements

Symbol

Meaning
Dark grey line

Tree grate
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Big light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed medium tree

Small light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed
small tree

Character & Precedent/Images

People walking on a pedestrian footpath, with red buses in the background.Trees and plants next to a pedestrian area. There is a bench for people to sit at.A person walking, and another person riding a bike, in an area without cars. There are trees and plants in the background.A person sitting, surrounded by trees and plants. There is a train passing in the background.People crossing the road while a car waits. There are trees and plants behind them.A cyclist riding a bike in a bike lane, with cars next to them. In the foreground are trees and plants.People walking on a footpath next to a tram stop. Next to the footpath on either side are plants.A road with a wide footpath and plants.

Section at C-C

An illustration of the existing kerb and carriageway on Station Street. On the road, there is enough space for three cars side by side - one parked car and two cars driving. On the left hand side is a spacious area with a footpath. On the right hand side of the road is a small footpath.An illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath and planting on Station Street. On the left side of the road, there are 3.0 metres of planting and a 3.5 metre footpath. The road has a 3.2 metre parking lane, a 3.0 metre driving lane and 2.5 metres for a separated cycleway. On the right side of the road is 1.0 metres of planting and a 2.0 metre footpath.3D illustration of the existing carriageway and footpath on Station Street. The footpath is highlighted in yellow.3D illustration of the proposed carriageway, footpath, planting and cycleway on Station Street. The footpath is highlighted in grey-blue, the planting is highlighted in green and the cycleway is highlighted in blue.
Key

Symbols

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Light blue line

Civic streets paving
Bright blue line

Cycleway
Yellow green line

Existing pavement

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Bullock Island Railway Corridor Park

Bullock Island Rail Corridor park and public spaces

A map showing Railway Street on the eastern side of Wickham Park, running from north to south. On the right hand side of the map is the intersection Albert St. At the bottom of the map is the intersection with Greenway Street. The park areas are dotted with trees. The map has markers which correspond with the information below.

Labels

  • 1. Dedicated cycleway and vehicle connection along new road to Maitland Road
  • 2. Celebration of historic railway lines by incorporation into dedicated cycleway
  • 3. Connections to existing and proposed paths through Wickham Park
  • 4. Wetland park providing flood storage and restoration of previously extant habitat
  • 5. Bi-directional, separated cycling facility traversing length of former railway corridor and connected to shared paths
  • 6. Public square and gathering point at intersection of Greenway Street and Railway Street
  • 7. Eastwards extension of grand line of figs on Albert Street
Key for map

Surface treatment

Symbol

Meaning
Light grey line

Carriageway
Mid grey line

Parking (Permeable Paving)

Green line

Verge planting
Dark grey line

Continuous footpath treatment

Desaturated red line

Union Street paving
Pink line

Village Street paving
Yellow line

Emerging Industries paving

Light blue line

Civic Streets paving
Dark red line

Park edge paving
Light brown line

Existing/unchanged paving

White line

Private property
Grey shaded area

Driveway
Bright blue line

Separated cycleway

Street Furniture

Symbol

Meaning
Brown block

Benches
White circle

Bin
Multiple grey lines

Bicycle parking racks
Black dots

Bollards
Pink star

Interpretation Node

Trees and associated elements

Symbol

Meaning
Dark grey line

Tree grate
Square with bottom corners rounded and a circle inside

Passively irrigated tree pits

Big light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed medium tree

Small light green and dark green circle

Existing / proposed
small tree

Footpaths will green planting areas.Footpaths with tall trees next to them.A garden area in a park.People riding bikes on a path, next to a planting area.Old railway tracks running through a garden or park, with green plants on either sideA birds-eye view of people walking on a pedestrian path, with trees and people playing at a table tennis table.People riding bikes on a bike path, with plants on either side.A creek with green plants surrounding it.

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Options & Opportunities

A map showing a broad overview of the Wickham area. There is a red line curving around the streets in the southern part of Wickham, covering the ‘Connecting with Country’ trail. There is a blue line curving around the outside of the triangle shaped land of Wickham, covering the European heritage trail. Along the blue trail are 9 pink circles which signify potential heritage panel, artefact or artworks at existing European heritage stories. There is a pink line covering streets in the middle of the Wickham area, covering the street art trail. Along the trail are 5 star icons which signify street art locations. There are 6 yellow shapes marked on the map, which signify potential public art, footpath mural or sculptures. The map has markers which correspond with the information below.

Labels

  • 1. The street art trail links together existing works of street art, mostly concentrated in the Emerging Industries, and could integrate new works
  • 2. The European heritage trail links together heritage listed buildings, the Bullock Island Railway corridor, and heritage paving on Union Street
  • 3. The Connecting with Country trail is a loop connecting Wickham Park to the Tree of Knowledge Park, celebrating Country, its stories, and the long history of its care in Wickham. Further input from knowledge holders and First Nations community members to guide development in detail.
Key for map

Symbol

Meaning
Red line

Connecting with Country trail

Dark blue line

European heritage trail
Magenta line

Street art trail
Sculpture icon

Public sculptures
Tree icon

Yum Yum Tree (Tree of Knowledge)

Pink circle with a dark blue stroke

Potential heritage panel, artefact, or artwork at existing European heritage site

Yellow hexagon with a brown stroke

Potential public art, footpath mural, or sculpture

Yellow star with a red stroke

Street art locations
Hand waving icon

Welcome node
Pink rectangle with a brown stroke

Art bollards on Union Street

Trail Opportunities - Country; Art; Heritage + Queries for other opportunitiues/connections from public

A tree with red leaves.A plaque with writing on it.A bench with a quote on it. It says ”If I were an artist, I would choose thunder bay in a stream as the grandest representation of the end of the world.”Tiled letters on a footpath that say “Dauphine”.People walking across a colourful, painted footpath.Bricks arranged in an artistic pattern.Feet standing at a sign on the footpath that says “Jubilee Walkway”.Big, old, rusted metal spheres next to a footpath.A building with a colourful painted wall.

Wickham Concept Public Domain Plan: Illustrative plan

A large map of Wickham. Wickham Park has a red dotted outline.