East End

The long-term vision for the East End Village is to reinstate Hunter Street as a traditional high street and an attractive destination for locals and visitors, with outdoor dining and boutique retail opportunities.

The East End Public Domain Plan - Phases 1 and 2 are based on the East End Streetscape Plan, adopted in 2018 covering Hunter Street Mall and adjoining streets, with an additional upgrade for streets around the Mall approved by the elected Council in May 2020.

East End Village - works map and legend

CURRENT - Phase 3

Daracon were awarded the tender to start works on the next multi-million dollar stage of the East End Village revitalisation project in June 2024.

These works will be the start of Phase 3 to improve the streetscape on Hunter Street between Thorn and Wolfe Streets, and on Wolfe Street between King and Scott Streets. 

Early works have been completed and the revitalisation work is now underway. This section of work will replicate what we have already delivered in front of the QT building between Perkins and Wolfe streets including new multi-function street lighting, upgraded street furniture, and fresh landscaping that will transform the look and feel of the area with a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees to enhance the character and biodiversity of the street.

There will be some temporary traffic changes while we deliver these upgrades. Traffic control will be onsite to assist pedestrians and vehicles moving through the area.

Hunter and Wolfe Street East End beautificationPhase 3: Looking down Hunter Street toward Wolfe Street.

Project updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all the works completed near Cafe Momo?
Who do I contact if I have questions about this stage of work?
Will the project team come back out and do a coffee pop up so we can learn more about the project?

COMPLETED WORKS

Phase one of the East End Village revitalisation project was completed in 2022. We invested $5 million in this first stage, which targeted the block bound by Hunter Street, Wolfe Street, King Street and Perkins Street. The upgrade delivered new paving, landscaping and public amenity improvements in and around Hunter Street Mall.

Phase two

The main works for Phase two are nearing completion. Valued at approximately $1.9 million, this second phase focused on a section of Hunter Street bound by Perkins and Brown Streets, as a key pedestrian and cyclist entry point to the East End Village.

We've been improving the streetscape with new trees and landscaping, and relocating and upgrading underground services.

Remaining phases along Hunter Street will follow, with design already underway. These include upgrades on Laing Street, Market Street and potential for Melbourne lane-way style development closing Keightley Street to through traffic.

Plans for the development of the Harbour to Cathedral view corridor linking the Christ Church Cathedral to Newcastle Harbour, may also inform future works.