Friday 17 February 2017

Newcastle CBD Business Owners Voice Fears Over Light Rail Construction

BY IAN CROUCH

It's feared Hunter Street Newcastle could be closed down block by block for up to 14 weeks at a time during construction of the city's light rail project.

The Herald reports Transport for Newcastle officials met with business representatives last week to discuss the building program.

It's estimated the light rail could take up to two years to complete.

Some shopkeepers have accepted the pending disruptions as a fact of life, while others say the government's plan is unworkable and could be the death knell for their businesses.

Artist's Impression Of Light Rail Down Hunter Street