Newcastle Quay
Planning is underway for the final Honeysuckle lands to be transformed.
The final development lands in western Honeysuckle (from Cottage Creek to Hannell Street) are set to be transformed into a world-class mixed-use destination. Delivered in partnership with DOMA Group, Newcastle Quay will blend commercial, retail and hospitality spaces with vibrant public and cultural spaces.
The development will be delivered progressively in stages over the next 15 years.
The transformation area includes the temporary carparks at Throsby and Station Street, the Tree of Knowledge Park and the city-side site where the former Wickham School of Arts building will be incorporated into the development.
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| 2026 | Mines grouting works to prepare the sites for development are set to commence in late 2026, beginning in the eastern end of the Throsby carpark. | |
| 2028 | Stage 1 groundworks are expected to commence in 2028. | |
Carpark changes
Honeysuckle’s temporary Throsby and Wickham (Station Street) carparks are changing.
The configuration of the temporary commuter carparks will change over time as the Newcastle Quay development evolves and the sites are prepared for long-term use.
Upcoming works
Mines grouting works to underpin future development are set to commence in late 2026 – with the first stage of works taking place on the eastern end of Throsby Carpark. The carpark will remain open with an adjusted footprint during the works.
Long-term changes
The temporary Throsby and Wickham carparks will gradually be removed over time to make way for the Newcastle Quay development, and a new public parking station will be built closer to Cottage Creek on the southern side of Honeysuckle Drive. This new parking station is planned to include more than 200 car spaces for Honeysuckle visitors, delivered in Stage 2 of the Newcastle Quay development.
In addition to this, approximately 2,200 additional parking spaces dedicated to commercial and retail tenants will be created as part of the long-term Newcastle Quay development.
University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle (UoN) is significantly expanding its city centre presence with its Honeysuckle City Campus development.
The masterplan for this 10-year development sees 7 new buildings over 6.2 ha of Honeysuckle land. Construction of the UoN Honeysuckle site commenced in 2020, with its first building (the Q Building) opening the following year.
UoN Q Building
Construction complete 2021
UoN's School of Creative Industries and Integrated Innovation Network Hub, known as the Q Building, opened mid-2021.
Located at 16 Honeysuckle Drive, it includes specialised spaces and technologies to create collaborative environments that enrich teaching, learning, co-working and entrepreneurial experiences.
Q is the first building in regional NSW to achieve a 6-star Green Star rating for it's innovative, sustainable design initiatives.
Student accommodation
Works in progress
UoN is delivering a 450-bed student accommodation building at 20 Civic Lane to help address the critical shortage of student housing and add to the revitalisation of Newcastle's CBD.
The project includes ground floor student and staff facilities, retail, outdoor communal spaces, landscaping and associated public domain works.
There will be temporary changes to conditions and parking during construction, visit the UoN's project page for updates.
Foreshore promenade and public domain
We're delivering new public domain in Honeysuckle, providing quality connections and outdoor spaces to walk, cycle, jog, scoot and picnic along the waters edge.
The next phase of promenade and public domain works will take in the land on the western side of Cottage Creek, to coincide with the future Newcastle Quay development.
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Works delivered so far include a new harbourside promenade with native plantings, sandstone seating and picnic areas, BBQ facilities, water bubblers, a children’s playground, and public restroom amenities.
We have also created a more natural Cottage Creek waterway, delivered a dedicated pedestrian/cycle bridge and public spaces along the Creek’s edge including mature trees, native grasses and embedded public art.
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