Breadcrumb Home Honeysuckle Honeysuckle An ongoing urban transformation success story. Over 50 hectares of former industrial, maritime land is now a centre for entertainment, tourism, employment, and recreation on the edge of Newcastle Harbour. Join our mailing list Follow on Facebook Latest Newsletter Current works page close enewsletter webform Form title Join our mailing list Find out about work happening across your local area. First name Last name Email Area of interest - Select -ALL - Hunter and Central CoastNewcastle and HunterCentral Coast I have read and understand the privacy policy Honeysuckle urban renewal Jobs, homes and great public spaces For 30 years we have led Honeysuckle's urban renewal, transforming former industrial land into a thriving waterfront precinct that's generating private investment and stimulating economic activity. Foreshore transformation works Infrastructure and public domain Honeysuckle's final phase of transformation is underway. Our work includes the delivery of new waterfront promenades, public amenity, roads and seawalls. Interactive project map Find out about projects in Honeysuckle Explore what's happening, the current status of works, and the key information and contacts for each project. Honeysuckle's final lands We're seeking an experienced development partner to transform the final Honeysuckle lands into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. Honeysuckle's final lands We're seeking an experienced development partner to transform the final Honeysuckle lands into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. EOI now open Private sector developments Government has paved the way for private sector investment to deliver new homes, jobs and economic activity. Next phase of Honeysuckle Preserving heritage HCCDC has delivered major restoration and structural repairs to the heritage 'Wharf' building, unlocking opportunity for it's new life as 'Hope at Honeysuckle'. Hope at Honeysuckle Honeysuckle urban renewal More jobs, homes and public spaces HCCDC has led Honeysuckle's renewal since the early 1990s when the plan was initiated to remediate and repurpose seven precincts, spanning four kilometres of waterfront land. As the master developer for Honeysuckle, HCCDC has managed the staged divestment of the land, and the area has so far seen more than $1 billion in private investment, and generated an estimated $3 billion in economic activity. The 50-hectare site now supports a diverse mix of employment, residential, tourism, recreation and public domain uses for the community. It also celebrates and enhances heritage and is known as one of the most successful urban renewal programs in NSW. Ongoing transformation Over the next few years HCCDC will continue to deliver new public domain and infrastructure to ensure the former industrial land continues to thrive. Honeysuckle will also become the home of the University of Newcastle's new city campus. Visit the Honeysuckle Works page for current work details and updates. Pause Play Honeysuckle's History For most of the 20th Century, the Honeysuckle project area was dominated by railway workshops, wool stores, cargo sheds and warehouses, both active and dormant. In more recent decades the rich and important industrial heritage of the land left it contaminated, derelict and blocked off from the people of Newcastle. By the late 1980s it was recognised that there had been a gradual but sustained period of decline in the number of people living and working in Newcastle. Formed by the State Government in 1992 and initially funded with $100 million from the Commonwealth/State Building Better Cities program, the Honeysuckle Development Corporation set about working in partnership with the local community to transform 50 hectares of surplus government land. At the heart of one of the biggest urban renewal projects in Australia was the task of opening up Newcastle Harbour to the community. By creating quality residential, commercial and recreational waterfront areas, the project has unlocked lifestyle, economic and environmental benefits for the city and received urban design awards and international recognition along the way. Honeysuckle public domain Creating great places in vibrant communities Through community consultation, some fantastic ideas for the transformation of Newcastle's iconic waterfront precinct have been identified. Our $55 million investment into foreshore infrastructure and public domain works will see Honeysuckle thrive for future generations. This includes seawall works, landscaping of waterfront green spaces, planting over 150 trees, and creating attractive promenades that stretch from the Wickham Marina through Honeysuckle along the foreshore connecting to Nobbys beach and Bathers Way. The Honeysuckle Foreshore Public Domain Plan provides a framework for the delivery of high quality public domain in Honeysuckle and supports the broader renewal of Newcastle city centre. View the Public Domain Plan Read the Public Domain Plan media release Foreshore transformation works The final phase of Honeysuckle's transformation is underway. We've constructed new sea walls, upgraded Honeysuckle Drive and reopened the Cottage Creek waterway to prepare the waterfront precinct for exciting future uses. We've also delivered a new public space and children's playground with the completion of Honeysuckle Park. The transformation continues as we naturalise Cottage Creek and construct the next stage of Honeysuckle's harbourside promenade. Project map Current works page Honeysuckle Park Pause Play The completion of Honeysuckle Park marked a significant milestone in the delivery of new public domain and the continued revitalisation of the Honeysuckle waterfront. The park includes sandstone seating at the harbour's edge, shelters with picnic seating, covered barbecue facilities and a Maritime inspired play area. Native trees, including banksia, tuckeroos and pines, line new pedestrian links, making it easier to move from the waterfront to the Honeysuckle Light Rail stop. Construction of this park is an important step in completing the public connection from Wickham Marina, through Honeysuckle along the foreshore to Bathers Way. Read the Honeysuckle Park media release Honeysuckle Drive road upgrade A wider and re-aligned road, improved merging lanes, footpaths and cycleways on both sides of Honeysuckle Drive are a few of the features of the $12 million upgrade delivered by HCCDC, aimed at improving ease of use, accessibility, and safety. An integral part of the Honeysuckle Drive works is the architecturally designed Cottage Creek Bridge, which replaces the old concrete structure with a new, multi-functional bridge in its place. Spanning 30 metres, the new bridge supports heavy vehicle traffic up to double semi-trailers. The upgrades have improved the flow of traffic, made safety a priority for both recreational and commuting cyclists, as well as now offering some stunning visual streetscape upgrades for commuters to enjoy. Watch the Honeysuckle Drive progress videos View the Honeysuckle Drive media release Pause Play Seawall works HCCDC maintains three kilometres of seawall along the Honeysuckle promenade This part of the waterfront has a rich and colourful history, and ongoing maintenance will ensure that this space can be accessed and enjoyed by the public for years to come. To date we have recycled 8000 tonnes of processed concrete from the old wharves into new seawalls. We completed rebuilding the 75-year-old harbour seawalls at Lee 5 and Throsby mid 2020, in preparation for new public domain. The Wharf restoration Preserving and celebrating heritage Lee Wharf A, now known as The Wharf, is an iconic and much loved waterfront heritage building in the centre of Honeysuckle. It was built in 1910 in the Federation style and was used for wool storage, as a cargo port, and place of immigration after World War 2. HCCDC completed major restoration and structural repairs to the building in early 2020, including reinstating its harbourside deck, and completing significant stabilisation and seawall repairs. These restoration works have paved the way for an exciting new use for The Wharf, as a destination that will attract both locals and visitors to this key harbourside location. Hope at Honeysuckle After a competitive process, Hope Estate announced their plans for The Wharf building with 'Hope at Honeysuckle'. The new venue will bring the best of the Hunter to Newcastle by showcasing the wine, spirits and craft beer the Hope family is known for. 'Hope at Honeysuckle' will also offer wine tastings, cooking masterclasses or beer matching experiences. The DA to create this new venue was approved by City of Newcastle in late 2021. Media releases about Hope at Honeysuckle Hope Estate awarded The Wharf lease Plans lodged for Hope at Honeysuckle Pause Play Honeysuckle HQ The final Honeysuckle lands to be transformed Honeysuckle HQ sits at the far western edge of the precinct and is made up of two parcels of land: Honeysuckle Quays, located on the waterfront side of Honeysuckle Drive, and Honeysuckle Quarter on the city side. On the city side sits the former Wickham School of Arts building, which is undergoing repairs to give it the best possible chance of being repurposed. The remaining land provides temporary car parking until a future use is identified. We’re seeking an experienced development partner to deliver our vision to transform Honeysuckle HQ into a magnetic and vibrant destination, where the new CBD meets the waterfront. This process is being managed in a progressive manner, with the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) stage now open. Honeysuckle HQ page Pause Play The next phase of Honeysuckle Through the Honeysuckle urban renewal program, the Government has paved the way for private sector investment to deliver new homes, jobs and economic activity. As the Honeysuckle project draws closer to completion, exciting new projects are planned for the remaining Honeysuckle lands, with the highest standards of built form and urban amenity being applied. University of Newcastle Honeysuckle City Campus The UON is significantly expanding its city centre presence with this 10-year development. The masterplan sees seven new buildings including student accommodation over 6.2 hectares in Honeysuckle. The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) Hub and the School of Creative Industries are the first to be completed. Work details Lume Apartments 21 Honeysuckle Drive Delivering on the demand for attractive architecture and high quality dwellings in the evolving precinct, Doma Group saw the first residents move into Lume in July 2020. The premium waterfront development includes 154 residential units and associated commercial uses. Lume integrates with the Honeysuckle Park public domain delivered by HCCDC. The Little National Hotel 42 Honeysuckle Drive Doma Group’s Little National Hotel will cater for business, conference and leisure guests in the heart of the Honeysuckle precinct. The luxury hotel will feature 181 rooms, gym, cafe, bar and parking, as well as 4990m2 of office space with a sustainability focus. Construction will commence in 2022 and the hotel is expected to open in late 2023. Work details Huntington 35 Honeysuckle Drive A new residential and retail offering by Doma. Huntington features 86 apartments and 1500m2 of retail opportunity, with a significant and attractive public open space that will integrate with the Honeysuckle promenade being delivered by HCCDC, providing waterfront connections from the city to Wickham Marina. Work details Horizon on the Harbour 45 Honeysuckle Drive 110 residential apartments, and 970m2 of ground floor retail delivered by the Miller Property Corporation. The high quality waterfront development is likely to be complete in 2023. HCCDC is delivering new public domain adjacent, as part of the continuation of the harbourside promenade connecting the city to Wickham. Work details Join our mailing list Follow on Facebook Current works page Parking information close enewsletter webform Form title Join our mailing list Find out about work happening across your local area. First name Last name Email Area of interest - Select -ALL - Hunter and Central CoastNewcastle and HunterCentral Coast I have read and understand the privacy policy list LIST place MAP add Filter × Filter Projects Project Typeadd family_restroom Public Domain cottage Residential apartment Commercial maps_home_work Mixed Use commute Infrastructure miscellaneous_services Industrial map Precinct Planning Project Owneradd HCCDC Private Sector Local Council Other Government Not-for-profit Other Project Statusadd Planning Construction Complete / Open Settled Apply HCCDC Honeysuckle Quays The last remaining waterfront land in Honeysuckle, to be transformed into a magnetic destination. HCCDC is seeking an experienced development partner to deliver our vision of transforming the final parcels of land located at the western edge of Honeysuckle, into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. Honeysuckle HQ (comprised of Honeysuckle Quays and Honeysuckle Quarter) aims to become an iconic destination with quality connections that focuses on community, new economy and excellence, while enhancing the natural environment and local heritage. Community consultation Community input through the Honeysuckle Ideas engagement program guides the approach to finding an experienced and highly motivated development partner to create Honeysuckle’s pinnacle offering. Next steps We launched a Registration of Interest (ROI) process in 2021 to gather market feedback. The ROI is now closed and we will begin the next phase, a Call for Proposals, in 2022. Find out more HCCDC Honeysuckle Quarter An unrivalled opportunity to create the heart of social, cultural and economic activity in Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle HQ (comprised of Honeysuckle Quays and Honeysuckle Quarter) is the strategically positioned gateway site situated at the intersection of Hannell Street and Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle’s emerging CBD. HCCDC is presenting an unprecedented placemaking opportunity for an experienced development partner to deliver of a landmark project, transforming the final parcels of Honeysuckle land into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. Honeysuckle HQ aims to become a magnetic destination with quality connections that focuses on community, new economy and excellence, while enhancing the natural environment and local heritage. Community consultation Community input through the Honeysuckle Ideas engagement program guides the approach to finding an experienced and highly motivated development partner to create Honeysuckle’s pinnacle offering. Next steps We launched a Registration of Interest (ROI) process in 2021 to gather market feedback. The ROI is now closed and we will begin the next phase, a Call for Proposals, in 2022. Find out more HCCDC Promenade works Promenade along Honeysuckle waterfront and naturalisation of the Cottage Creek waterway. Construction of the next phase of the promenade along Honeysuckle water’s edge includes tree-lined, 10m-wide granite pathways, seating, and will join the recently opened section of promenade at Honeysuckle Park. The works will also see the planting and naturalisation of the Cottage Creek waterway on the northern side of Honeysuckle Drive, and a pedestrian bridge enabling walking and cycling along the waters edge. We are collaborating with Hunter Water to enhance amenity and naturalise Cottage Creek on the southern side of Honeysuckle Drive. The promenade will ultimately form part of an 11km harbourside path stretching from Wickham in the city's west to Bathers Way in the east. Status: Work is underway Estimated completion: mid-2022 Developer: HCCDC Contact:[email protected] (02) 4904 2750 Find out more HCCDC Honeysuckle Park Waterfront public domain with greenspace, shaded BBQ and maritime-themed playground. The construction of Honeysuckle Park marks a significant step in the delivery of new public domain and the continued revitalisation of the Honeysuckle waterfront. The park includes sandstone seating at the harbour's edge, sheltered picnic seating, covered barbecue facilities and a maritime themed play area. Native trees, including banksia, tuckeroos and pines line new pedestrian links, making it easier to move from the waterfront to the Honeysuckle Light Rail stop. Construction of this park is an important step in completing the public connection along the foreshore from Wickham Marina through Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach and Bathers Way. Developer: HCCDCStatus: Construction complete Find out more HCCDC Former School of Arts Repair works to make the building safe and water-tight until a future use is known. Repair works have commenced on the former Wickham School of Arts building, including removal of hazardous materials and non-heritage components, adding a new roof to make the building water-tight. The building sits within the final Honeysuckle lands earmarked for future divestment. HCCDC purchased the building from City of Newcastle in 2008, and the building currently has high levels of hazardous materials and is not safe for community access or use in its present form. The building is listed in the Newcastle Local Environment Plan (LEP) as a heritage item with local significance. City of Newcastle Council approved our DA for repair works to the former Wickham School of Arts building. These works will help improve the viability of the building for a potential future use as we progress plans for divestment. Status: Repair works underway Developer: HCCDC Contact: [email protected] (02) 4904 2750 Find out more HCCDC Seawall works Over 500m of new seawall infrastructure underpinning future waterfront promenade. HCCDC maintains three kilometres of seawall along the Honeysuckle promenade. This part of the waterfront has a rich and colourful history, and ongoing maintenance will ensure that this space can be accessed and enjoyed by the public for years to come. To date we have recycled 8000 tonnes of processed concrete from the old wharves into new seawalls. We completed rebuilding the seventy five year old harbour seawalls at Lee 5 and Throsby mid 2020, in preparation for new public domain. HCCDC | Hope Estate Hope at Honeysuckle The historic Wharf building is being transformed into a harbourfront cellar door destination. Lee Wharf A, now known as 'The Wharf' is an iconic waterfront heritage building in the centre of Honeysuckle. Built in 1910, The Wharf has been used for wool storage, as a cargo port, and a place of immigration after WWII. It will soon see it's new life as a landmark destination 'Hope at Honeysuckle' featuring a cellar door, providore retail, restaurant, entertainment and dining options. HCCDC's restoration works HCCDC completed major restoration and structural repairs to the building in early 2020, including reinstating its harbourside deck, and completing significant stabilisation and seawall repairs. These restoration works have paved the way for an exciting new use for The Wharf, as a destination that will attract both locals and visitors to this key harbourside location. Hope at Honeysuckle After a competitive process, Hope Estate announced their plans to showcasing the wine, spirits and craft beer the Hope family is well-know for along with fine food and tasting experiences focused on Hunter produce, local retail goods, masterclasses and other educational events. Hope are planning to create an all-weather space for outdoor dining to provide the much sought after indoor-outdoor feel, and make the most of the reinstated deck area and its proximity to the water. The Development Application includes additional level of outdoor space designed to really take advantage of the amazing Newcastle Harbour views. Planning in progresss: Development Application submitted Owner: Michael Hope DA Plans lodged HCCDC Museum Park The former Civic Railway Station precinct has been transformed into a vibrant community space. The revitalised precinct upgrades included renovations to the former station building (now an Information Centre), creating greater pedestrian access between the city and the waterfront, and creation of paved and green spaces in the surrounding parks utilising reclaimed materials from the former railway tracks, platform and footbridge. Museum Park (as it is now named), is a new pedestrian hub for people to access local businesses, the University of Newcastle, Honeysuckle and Newcastle Museum - all a few metres from the Civic light rail stop. Find out more Doma Group The Store site A $200 million redevelopment with new transport infrastructure, jobs, homes and public spaces. The former Newcastle and Suburban Cooperative Society Limited site (The Store) redevelopment by DOMA Group is taking design and opportunity to new levels in the Newcastle city’s emerging West End providing improved connectivity between heavy rail, light rail and buses - as well as improved high-quality public domain, pedestrian access and roads. The Store site was purchased by NSW Government in 2015 creating an opportunity to evolve a legacy development in the West End, into a premium mixed-use precinct. As part of the Revitalising Newcastle project, HCCDC partnered with DOMA Group in 2018 to create a twin 90m complex, with commercial space, public domain and a commitment to build a bus interchange. Developer: Doma Group Construction Underway: Expected completion mid-2022 Bus Interchange opened July 2020 Commercial office spaces opened May 2021 Residential and retail spaces underway HCCDC Honeysuckle Drive $12 million upgrade including road improvements, new bridge, footpaths and cycleways. Honeysuckle Drive's upgrade bewteen Hannell and Steel Streets has improved ease of use, accessibility, and safety for vehicles and pedestrians. An integral part of the Honeysuckle Drive works is the architecturally designed Cottage Creek Bridge, which replaces the old concrete structure with a new, multi-functional bridge in its place. Spanning 30 metres, the new bridge supports heavy vehicle traffic up to double semi-trailers. Streetscape enhancements also included 17 Norfolk Pines in a median strip connecting to existing and established Honeysuckle landscaping. The upgrades including a wider re-aligned road and merging lanes have improved the flow of traffic, made safety a priority for both recreational and commuting cyclists, as well as offering some stunning visual streetscape upgrades. Developer: HCCDC Construction complete: February 2021 Doma Group | 35 Honeysuckle Drive Huntington Residential and retail offering, integrating with attractive Honeysuckle harbourfront public space. Work commenced on Doma's Huntington development in November 2019, that will feature 86 apartments and 1500m2 of ground floor retail opportunity, with significant and attractive public open space that will integrate with the picturesque Honeysuckle harbourfront being delivered by HCCDC - continuing the connection of the harbourside promenade from the city through Honeysuckle to Wickham Marina. Developer: Doma Group Status: construction underwayEstimated completion: late 2023 Contact: Chris Farrington Doma Group (02) 6260 7750[email protected] Project website Doma Group | 42 Honeysuckle Drive Little National Hotel Mixed-use precinct including hotel, boutique office building, retail space and car parking. Doma Group’s Little National Hotel will cater for business, conference and leisure guests in the heart of the Honeysuckle precinct. The luxury hotel will feature 181 rooms, gym, cafe, bar and parking, as well as 4990m2 of office space. Developer: Doma Group Status: construction commencing 2022Estimated completion: 2023 Contact: Chris Farrington Doma Group (02) 6260 7750[email protected] Project website Miller Property | 45 Honeysuckle Drive Horizon on the Harbour Waterfront residential apartments and ground floor retail, adjacent to new public domain. 110 high quality architecturally designed residential apartments, and 970m2 of ground floor retail delivered by the Miller Property Corporation. HCCDC is delivering new public domain adjacent - part of the continuation of the harbourside promenade connecting the city to Wickham. Developer: Miller Property Corporation Status: Construction underway Estimated completion: 2023 Contact: Warwick Miller Miller Property Corporation 0418 636 613 [email protected] Doma Group | 21 Honeysuckle Drive Lume Apartments Premium waterfront development providing residential units and ground floor commercial. Delivering on the demand for attractive architecture and high quality dwellings in the evolving precinct, Doma Group saw the first residents move into Lume at 21 Honeysuckle Drive in July 2020. With 154 residential units and associated commercial uses, Lume integrates with the new Honeysuckle Park and public domain being delivered by HCCDC. University of Newcastle Honeysuckle Campus UON is significantly expanding its city presence with its Honeysuckle campus development. The masterplan for this 10-year development sees seven new city centre buildings including student accommodation over 6.2 hectares of Honeysuckle land. The building willl provide state-of-the-art facilities for the University of Newcastle's School of Creative Industries, and a new Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) Hub. This includes specialised spaces and technologies that enhance working and collaborative environments enriching teaching, learning, co-working and entrepreneurial experiences. Developer: University of Newcastle Construction commenced April 2020: Stage 1A complete - Innovation Hub and School of Creative Industries opened July 2021 Current works: No current works in progress Contact: Damian Burke University of Newcastle[email protected] Project website Gallery Video: $12M Honeysuckle Drive upgrade 2021 Video: Cottage Creek bridge works Video: Honeysuckle seawall works - Stage 1 Video: Honeysuckle seawall works - Timelapse Video: Honeysuckle public domain Video: Honeysuckle waterfront works
HCCDC Honeysuckle Quays The last remaining waterfront land in Honeysuckle, to be transformed into a magnetic destination. HCCDC is seeking an experienced development partner to deliver our vision of transforming the final parcels of land located at the western edge of Honeysuckle, into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. Honeysuckle HQ (comprised of Honeysuckle Quays and Honeysuckle Quarter) aims to become an iconic destination with quality connections that focuses on community, new economy and excellence, while enhancing the natural environment and local heritage. Community consultation Community input through the Honeysuckle Ideas engagement program guides the approach to finding an experienced and highly motivated development partner to create Honeysuckle’s pinnacle offering. Next steps We launched a Registration of Interest (ROI) process in 2021 to gather market feedback. The ROI is now closed and we will begin the next phase, a Call for Proposals, in 2022. Find out more
HCCDC Honeysuckle Quarter An unrivalled opportunity to create the heart of social, cultural and economic activity in Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle HQ (comprised of Honeysuckle Quays and Honeysuckle Quarter) is the strategically positioned gateway site situated at the intersection of Hannell Street and Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle’s emerging CBD. HCCDC is presenting an unprecedented placemaking opportunity for an experienced development partner to deliver of a landmark project, transforming the final parcels of Honeysuckle land into an enviable and vibrant destination where the new CBD meets the waterfront. Honeysuckle HQ aims to become a magnetic destination with quality connections that focuses on community, new economy and excellence, while enhancing the natural environment and local heritage. Community consultation Community input through the Honeysuckle Ideas engagement program guides the approach to finding an experienced and highly motivated development partner to create Honeysuckle’s pinnacle offering. Next steps We launched a Registration of Interest (ROI) process in 2021 to gather market feedback. The ROI is now closed and we will begin the next phase, a Call for Proposals, in 2022. Find out more
HCCDC Promenade works Promenade along Honeysuckle waterfront and naturalisation of the Cottage Creek waterway. Construction of the next phase of the promenade along Honeysuckle water’s edge includes tree-lined, 10m-wide granite pathways, seating, and will join the recently opened section of promenade at Honeysuckle Park. The works will also see the planting and naturalisation of the Cottage Creek waterway on the northern side of Honeysuckle Drive, and a pedestrian bridge enabling walking and cycling along the waters edge. We are collaborating with Hunter Water to enhance amenity and naturalise Cottage Creek on the southern side of Honeysuckle Drive. The promenade will ultimately form part of an 11km harbourside path stretching from Wickham in the city's west to Bathers Way in the east. Status: Work is underway Estimated completion: mid-2022 Developer: HCCDC Contact:[email protected] (02) 4904 2750 Find out more
HCCDC Honeysuckle Park Waterfront public domain with greenspace, shaded BBQ and maritime-themed playground. The construction of Honeysuckle Park marks a significant step in the delivery of new public domain and the continued revitalisation of the Honeysuckle waterfront. The park includes sandstone seating at the harbour's edge, sheltered picnic seating, covered barbecue facilities and a maritime themed play area. Native trees, including banksia, tuckeroos and pines line new pedestrian links, making it easier to move from the waterfront to the Honeysuckle Light Rail stop. Construction of this park is an important step in completing the public connection along the foreshore from Wickham Marina through Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach and Bathers Way. Developer: HCCDCStatus: Construction complete Find out more
HCCDC Former School of Arts Repair works to make the building safe and water-tight until a future use is known. Repair works have commenced on the former Wickham School of Arts building, including removal of hazardous materials and non-heritage components, adding a new roof to make the building water-tight. The building sits within the final Honeysuckle lands earmarked for future divestment. HCCDC purchased the building from City of Newcastle in 2008, and the building currently has high levels of hazardous materials and is not safe for community access or use in its present form. The building is listed in the Newcastle Local Environment Plan (LEP) as a heritage item with local significance. City of Newcastle Council approved our DA for repair works to the former Wickham School of Arts building. These works will help improve the viability of the building for a potential future use as we progress plans for divestment. Status: Repair works underway Developer: HCCDC Contact: [email protected] (02) 4904 2750 Find out more
HCCDC Seawall works Over 500m of new seawall infrastructure underpinning future waterfront promenade. HCCDC maintains three kilometres of seawall along the Honeysuckle promenade. This part of the waterfront has a rich and colourful history, and ongoing maintenance will ensure that this space can be accessed and enjoyed by the public for years to come. To date we have recycled 8000 tonnes of processed concrete from the old wharves into new seawalls. We completed rebuilding the seventy five year old harbour seawalls at Lee 5 and Throsby mid 2020, in preparation for new public domain.
HCCDC | Hope Estate Hope at Honeysuckle The historic Wharf building is being transformed into a harbourfront cellar door destination. Lee Wharf A, now known as 'The Wharf' is an iconic waterfront heritage building in the centre of Honeysuckle. Built in 1910, The Wharf has been used for wool storage, as a cargo port, and a place of immigration after WWII. It will soon see it's new life as a landmark destination 'Hope at Honeysuckle' featuring a cellar door, providore retail, restaurant, entertainment and dining options. HCCDC's restoration works HCCDC completed major restoration and structural repairs to the building in early 2020, including reinstating its harbourside deck, and completing significant stabilisation and seawall repairs. These restoration works have paved the way for an exciting new use for The Wharf, as a destination that will attract both locals and visitors to this key harbourside location. Hope at Honeysuckle After a competitive process, Hope Estate announced their plans to showcasing the wine, spirits and craft beer the Hope family is well-know for along with fine food and tasting experiences focused on Hunter produce, local retail goods, masterclasses and other educational events. Hope are planning to create an all-weather space for outdoor dining to provide the much sought after indoor-outdoor feel, and make the most of the reinstated deck area and its proximity to the water. The Development Application includes additional level of outdoor space designed to really take advantage of the amazing Newcastle Harbour views. Planning in progresss: Development Application submitted Owner: Michael Hope DA Plans lodged
HCCDC Museum Park The former Civic Railway Station precinct has been transformed into a vibrant community space. The revitalised precinct upgrades included renovations to the former station building (now an Information Centre), creating greater pedestrian access between the city and the waterfront, and creation of paved and green spaces in the surrounding parks utilising reclaimed materials from the former railway tracks, platform and footbridge. Museum Park (as it is now named), is a new pedestrian hub for people to access local businesses, the University of Newcastle, Honeysuckle and Newcastle Museum - all a few metres from the Civic light rail stop. Find out more
Doma Group The Store site A $200 million redevelopment with new transport infrastructure, jobs, homes and public spaces. The former Newcastle and Suburban Cooperative Society Limited site (The Store) redevelopment by DOMA Group is taking design and opportunity to new levels in the Newcastle city’s emerging West End providing improved connectivity between heavy rail, light rail and buses - as well as improved high-quality public domain, pedestrian access and roads. The Store site was purchased by NSW Government in 2015 creating an opportunity to evolve a legacy development in the West End, into a premium mixed-use precinct. As part of the Revitalising Newcastle project, HCCDC partnered with DOMA Group in 2018 to create a twin 90m complex, with commercial space, public domain and a commitment to build a bus interchange. Developer: Doma Group Construction Underway: Expected completion mid-2022 Bus Interchange opened July 2020 Commercial office spaces opened May 2021 Residential and retail spaces underway
HCCDC Honeysuckle Drive $12 million upgrade including road improvements, new bridge, footpaths and cycleways. Honeysuckle Drive's upgrade bewteen Hannell and Steel Streets has improved ease of use, accessibility, and safety for vehicles and pedestrians. An integral part of the Honeysuckle Drive works is the architecturally designed Cottage Creek Bridge, which replaces the old concrete structure with a new, multi-functional bridge in its place. Spanning 30 metres, the new bridge supports heavy vehicle traffic up to double semi-trailers. Streetscape enhancements also included 17 Norfolk Pines in a median strip connecting to existing and established Honeysuckle landscaping. The upgrades including a wider re-aligned road and merging lanes have improved the flow of traffic, made safety a priority for both recreational and commuting cyclists, as well as offering some stunning visual streetscape upgrades. Developer: HCCDC Construction complete: February 2021
Doma Group | 35 Honeysuckle Drive Huntington Residential and retail offering, integrating with attractive Honeysuckle harbourfront public space. Work commenced on Doma's Huntington development in November 2019, that will feature 86 apartments and 1500m2 of ground floor retail opportunity, with significant and attractive public open space that will integrate with the picturesque Honeysuckle harbourfront being delivered by HCCDC - continuing the connection of the harbourside promenade from the city through Honeysuckle to Wickham Marina. Developer: Doma Group Status: construction underwayEstimated completion: late 2023 Contact: Chris Farrington Doma Group (02) 6260 7750[email protected] Project website
Doma Group | 42 Honeysuckle Drive Little National Hotel Mixed-use precinct including hotel, boutique office building, retail space and car parking. Doma Group’s Little National Hotel will cater for business, conference and leisure guests in the heart of the Honeysuckle precinct. The luxury hotel will feature 181 rooms, gym, cafe, bar and parking, as well as 4990m2 of office space. Developer: Doma Group Status: construction commencing 2022Estimated completion: 2023 Contact: Chris Farrington Doma Group (02) 6260 7750[email protected] Project website
Miller Property | 45 Honeysuckle Drive Horizon on the Harbour Waterfront residential apartments and ground floor retail, adjacent to new public domain. 110 high quality architecturally designed residential apartments, and 970m2 of ground floor retail delivered by the Miller Property Corporation. HCCDC is delivering new public domain adjacent - part of the continuation of the harbourside promenade connecting the city to Wickham. Developer: Miller Property Corporation Status: Construction underway Estimated completion: 2023 Contact: Warwick Miller Miller Property Corporation 0418 636 613 [email protected]
Doma Group | 21 Honeysuckle Drive Lume Apartments Premium waterfront development providing residential units and ground floor commercial. Delivering on the demand for attractive architecture and high quality dwellings in the evolving precinct, Doma Group saw the first residents move into Lume at 21 Honeysuckle Drive in July 2020. With 154 residential units and associated commercial uses, Lume integrates with the new Honeysuckle Park and public domain being delivered by HCCDC.
University of Newcastle Honeysuckle Campus UON is significantly expanding its city presence with its Honeysuckle campus development. The masterplan for this 10-year development sees seven new city centre buildings including student accommodation over 6.2 hectares of Honeysuckle land. The building willl provide state-of-the-art facilities for the University of Newcastle's School of Creative Industries, and a new Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) Hub. This includes specialised spaces and technologies that enhance working and collaborative environments enriching teaching, learning, co-working and entrepreneurial experiences. Developer: University of Newcastle Construction commenced April 2020: Stage 1A complete - Innovation Hub and School of Creative Industries opened July 2021 Current works: No current works in progress Contact: Damian Burke University of Newcastle[email protected] Project website
Hunter & Central Coast Development Corporation
Hunter & Central Coast Development Corporation