Talks On Greater University CBD Presence

BY MICHAEL LANGHAM

Proposed Development areas. Photo Courtesy Newcastle Herald

Direct negotiations between the University of Newcastle, Hunter Development, UrbanGrowth NSW and the NSW Government have begun to assess opportunities to expand the Universities presence in Newcastle's CBD.

The focus of development negotiations are parcels of land in the Honeysuckle area and a section of the heavy rail corridor in the Civic precinct.

The direct dealing builds upon the relationship established under the Memorandum of Understanding, agreed in 2015.

Planning Minister ROB STOKES says"the NSW Government sees compelling benefit in having a greater university presence in the city centre as a key influencer in the city's renewal."