Draft Newcastle Coastal Masterplan
The NSW Government, Newcastle City Council and Hunter Surf Life Saving have released a draft Masterplan that will guide the rejuvenation of our beautiful coastline. We have some of the most amazing beaches in Australia but unfortunately in years gone by we have taken a piecemeal approach to its upgrade and maintenance.
The draft Newcastle Coastal Masterplan was endorsed by Council on Tuesday 6 April and is now on public exhibition. The Masterplan includes some common sense ideas that everyone will agree with as well as some new visions that will spark debate. This is a 10 to 20 year plan and it is important to understand that a lot of the ideas will not happen overnight, they will take time and will only occur once the funds and, in some cases, further planning approval is received.
I encourage you to view the draft plan and to have your say in shaping the future of our coastline. There are several ways you can view the plan including visiting the electorate office, 26 Bolton St, Newcastle or you can view and discuss the draft plan with me at one of my mobile offices on Friday 14 May. Please contact the electorate office to make an appointment (02) 4926 1126.
Copies of the draft Newcastle Coastal Revitalisation Masterplan are also available at:
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Customer Enquiry Centre, 282 King Street, Newcastle
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All branch libraries – City, Adamstown, Beresfield, Hamilton, Lambton, Mayfield, New Lambton, Stockton and Wallsend
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Surf clubs at Newcastle beaches – Stockton, Nobbys, Newcastle, Cooks Hill, Dixon Park and Merewether
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Council’s website www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
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NSW Government Land and Property Management Authority www.lands.nsw.gov.au
You can submit your comments, thoughts and suggestions via post, fax or e-mail.
Post: We Love Our Coast, Newcastle City Council PO Box 489 NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Fax: (02) 4974 2222 E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newcastle Voice will be conducting a survey that is open to both Voice members and the broader community. To participate in the survey go to www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au and follow the We Love Our Coast links.