{"id":38874,"date":"2026-05-11T15:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=38874"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:56:22","slug":"improvements-underway-as-city-of-newcastle-prioritises-safety-in-hamilton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/improvements-underway-as-city-of-newcastle-prioritises-safety-in-hamilton\/","title":{"rendered":"Improvements underway as City of Newcastle prioritises safety in Hamilton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Work has begun on a project to transform Hamilton Station Park into a more welcoming place for residents and commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project has been shaped by community feedback and developed by City of Newcastle in collaboration with NSW Police and the NSW Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features will include the installation of ambient and security lighting to improve safety and visibility, new landscaped areas and garden beds, a community noticeboard incorporating cultural and local stories, as well as a ramp to improve access from Beaumont Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Existing seating will be replaced with modular, accessible options featuring Aboriginal artwork, to enhance comfort for visitors and the park\u2019s overall welcoming feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $290,000 project is supported by an $80,000 NSW Government Community Building Partnership grant and funded within City of Newcastle\u2019s capital works program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"CrCr Joel Pringle, Cr Paige Johnson and Cr Jenny Barrie join Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp at Hamilton Station Park.<\/em>Ward Two Councillors are supporting the project as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety in Hamilton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working closely with the community, local support services, NSW Police and the NSW Government on this project to improve safety, accessibly and community use of this area,\u201d Cr Jenny Barrie said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the upgrade will not resolve all the complex social issues in the area, it will encourage positive use of the space and reinforce the park as a shared community place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles, we want to increase activation and make the park safer for commuters, the community and nearby businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial works will include the removal of existing elements such as seating, signage, concrete areas and footpaths, as well as the perimeter fence to improve sightlines into the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillor Paige Johnson said the project has been designed using community feedback and recommendations from local agencies and police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been engaging positively with locals and businesses about the changes to open up this space and we want to deliver this as something the community can proudly use,\u201d Cr Johnson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOther features of the project include new pedestrian paths, water and electricity connections as well as a hardstand area to support small community events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillor Joel Pringle said the upgrades will make the park a more inclusive space for the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA new community information board has been developed with City of Newcastle\u2019s Guraki Aboriginal Standing Committee and will help the community learn about the historical and ongoing relationship our Traditional Custodians have with this space,\u201d Cr Pringle said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll also be installing a \u2018no dig\u2019 garden around the prominent fig tree to safeguard its roots and improve access to shade, while the existing cupboards in the park will be replaced with a purpose-built, weatherproof, donation cupboard, located in a more prominent, well-lit location.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said Hamilton Station Park is a place that should be enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis safer-by-design upgrade will open up the area and improve safety and security for commuters, pedestrians, and park goers,\u201d Mr Crakanthorp said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project is just one of the many measures being taken to improve anti-social behaviour and crime in and around Hamilton. I look forward to working with Council to deliver this much-needed upgrade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work at the site is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with temporary site fencing and managed pedestrian detours in place during construction to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to Hamilton Train Station will be maintained as the work progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit our website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Work has begun on a project to transform Hamilton Station Park into a more welcoming place for residents and commuters. The project has been shaped by community feedback and developed by City of Newcastle in collaboration with NSW Police and the NSW Government. Key features will include the installation of ambient and security lighting to … Continue reading “Improvements underway as City of Newcastle prioritises safety in Hamilton”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newcastle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38874"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38875,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38874\/revisions\/38875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}