Community feedback is sought for plans for a new Japanese university campus on the site of the former Newcastle courthouse.
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Department of Planning executive director of priority projects David Gainsford said community input into the draft plans would ensure potential impacts would be given appropriate consideration.
"We want to hear from the community about their views on the draft plans to help us make a thorough and rigorous assessment and ensure any potential impacts to the surrounding area and local people are considered," he said.
The campus proposal includes:
- Site preparation works, including removal of 29 trees, earthworks, remediation works and installation of ancillary services and infrastructure.
- Construction of two new part three, part four-storey buildings, including 108 bed student accommodation building.
- Associated vehicle access arrangements, ground level car park, public domain works and site landscaping, including rooftop open space.
- Demolition of the existing Administration Building and Supreme Court Building.
The plans can be viewed at the NSW major projects planning portal. They will remain on public exhibition until June 19.
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Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
