A $3.3M upgrade to Stockton’s Mitchell St commenced on March 10, with improved pedestrian safety, cyclist safety, increased shade, footpaths, seating, and landscaping planned.
The upgrade is apart of the City of Newcastle’s Local Centres program and capital works program intended to help support communities and the local economy after COVID-19.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the upgrades would include drainage improvements, rain gardens, 40 new street trees and a reduction in speed limit to 40 km/hr.
“I’m pleased to see our teams commence work on this important upgrade which will create a safer and more vibrant public space for the Stockton community to enjoy for generations to come,” Cr Nelmes said.
“The feedback from the community highlighted the need for improved spaces to shop, dine, and meet with friends.”
Cr Nelmes said sandstone from exiting kerbs would be retained and reused to frame garden beds and rain gardens at three intersections along Mitchell St to help preserve Stockton’s heritage.
Mitchell St upgrades are one of 26 projects valued at more than $17M delivered in Stockton over the past five years.
Information Source: Media release, Mar 10, City of Newcastle