Media releases

HCCDC has announced plans to undertake repair works to the Wickham School of Arts building in Honeysuckle as it progresses with planning for the precinct’s final transformation.

The NSW Government’s $6 million landscaping project at the former Newcastle Railway Station has been unveiled as The Station Piazza - a quality community space that celebrates and enhances the site’s significant heritage.

Another quality public space on the waterfront will soon be a reality in the ever-evolving Honeysuckle Precinct, with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) today commencing construction on the next two hectares of public domain.

Large timber poles decorated with traditional Aboriginal art have now been installed at Leagues Club Field, which are the first of many cultural elements included in the park’s transformation.

HCCDC is today launching a community engagement program to seek community ideas on key outcomes for the final development lands remaining in Honeysuckle.

HCCDC has completed a major seawall project in Honeysuckle, replacing decades-old maritime infrastructure to pave the way for enviable waterfront promenades.

Infrastructure works have commenced at Mount Penang Parklands, with the NSW Government laying the foundation for a thriving business precinct.

Millions of dollars will flood into the Hunter region with the NSW Government today announcing Costco Wholesale Australia and Green Capital Group as part of the transformation of the Cockle Creek precinct in Lake Macquarie, in line with the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan.

An exciting tourism offering dedicated to Hunter food, wine and exceptional experience will become a mainstay in the heart of Honeysuckle, with HCCDC awarding a 50-year lease to Hope Estate to deliver something truly distinctive at The Wharf building.

The Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation is pleased to announce that the City of Newcastle has been awarded the tender to transform the Rail Bridge Row site on Hunter Street.

Landscaping works around The Station are moving full steam ahead, with works beginning next week. Member of the Legislative Council Taylor Martin said these works will transform The Station precinct into a fantastic outdoor space for the community to enjoy.

The western end of Honeysuckle Drive will be under construction in March, as HCCDC commences works to straighten, rebuild and improve access to the precinct.

Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation today started works on the transformation of Leagues Club Field, delivering on the NSW Government’s commitment to create an exciting regional playspace in the heart of Gosford.

HCCDC is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the lease of Honeysuckle's iconic Lee Wharf A building. Renamed The Wharf, the federation building in the heart of Honeysuckle provides a great opportunity to create a landmark harbourside offering.

The outstanding work achieved through the Revitalising Newcastle program was last night recognised with NSW Government’s highest accolade, with the project winning a Premier’s Award for outstanding government-led projects that are actively changing the face of NSW.