New public space now open in Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is now home to more green space for the community to gather, relax and play, with work now complete on a new public park in the precinct’s west.
The architecturally designed 1000 m2 space is located between Cottage Creek and the newly opened Little National Hotel on the southern side of Honeysuckle Drive.
It features green lawns, bluestone paving, new native trees, a picnic table, seating and lighting and is perfect for a family picnic or a lunch-time break.
The project was delivered by the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) as part of NSW Government’s ongoing $55-million investment in public infrastructure throughout the precinct.
It follows the recent completion of another public space and a cultural artwork delivered by HCCDC nearby on the northern side of Honeysuckle Drive. It blends seamlessly with this space to create a green corridor that runs along the bank of Cottage Creek and links with the 11 km waterfront promenade.
Cottage Creek has also seen recent naturalisation, with HCCDC and Hunter Water landscaping the banks of the creek and creating new sea life habitats along the walls.
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HCCDC Chief Executive Valentina Misevska said:
“Public spaces such as this play an important role in a dynamic mixed precinct like Honeysuckle.”
“The Newcastle community loves being close to the water and we’re delighted to open this public space on the banks of a rejuvenated Cottage Creek just a stone’s throw from the harbour.”
“It also creates a new destination for the hundreds of new residents and workers in Honeysuckle, as well as guests of the new Little National Hotel, right next door.”
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- Media enquiries: Sarah Collins | 0459 885 174
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- More information: Honeysuckle project page