Media releases

A blueprint for Honeysuckle’s future public domain is today being released as the next stage towards transforming Newcastle’s iconic waterfront precinct.

The latest high quality residential development in Honeysuckle is being announced today by HCCDC following a competitive expressions of interest process for ‘Lee 5’ at 45 Honeysuckle Drive.

The transformation of a major public space in Gosford is one step closer to reality, with the NSW Government announcing a partner to design and develop upgrades to the field adjacent to the Central Coast Leagues Club.

In early October, the Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts MP announced that changes were coming to Gosford to help the city emerge from its state of dormancy, to grow and become the significant regional city that it has every potential to become.

Vacant lands at Merewether Street East and Darby Plaza will now be transformed into a mix of commercial and residential uses, with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) today announcing the successful proponents for corridor lands in the city centre.

Following years of dedicated restoration works, the replica William the Fourth vessel will set sail tomorrow for Honeysuckle, where it will take up residence for the next 12 months at Lee Wharf and operate as a new tourism offering for the city.

Projects that light up Newcastle’s stunning harbour make up some of the successful applications in Round 4 of the 2018 Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund.

Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, today announced a new period of investment and growth for Greater Newcastle following the launch of the city’s first-ever metropolitan plan.

Premium waterfront land will hit the market on Friday, with Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) releasing ‘Lee 5’ in Honeysuckle with a vision to see superior architecture and innovative design outcomes. The ‘call for proposals’ creates an invitation for developers to snap-up a shrinking supply of premium waterfront lands.

A new hotel will start construction in Honeysuckle in coming months, with Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) today welcoming the approval of Doma Group’s Development Application (DA) for a 140-room hotel in the city’s evolving west end.

Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) is pleased to welcome another development application (DA) in the Civic precinct, with Evolve Housing lodging its affordable housing DA with Newcastle City Council.

The bright future of Newcastle as a city renowned for its education, innovation and research moved forward yesterday, with the lodging of a development application (DA) for the University of Newcastle’s Honeysuckle City Campus Development.

The transformation of the Civic Station precinct has been unveiled as an attractive public domain for the whole community enjoy, with Revitalising Newcastle recently lodging a development application (DA) with Newcastle City Council.

Over $1 million worth of funding is now available for community projects as part of an annual grants scheme coordinated by the Hunter Development Corporation (HDC).

Newcastle City Council and the Hunter Development Corporation have committed to work together to ensure the preservation of Newcastle’s maritime and seafaring history for generations to come.