KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

1. LET’S CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER

Raymond Terrace Road And Government Road Intersection Upgrade

Council’s long term strategy for the Thornton Road Network will progress in 2023-24 with work underway on a $26 million project to upgrade the intersection of Raymond Terrace Road and Government Road in Thornton.

Construction started in January 2023 and is expected to finish mid 2024. The upgrades include:

• Installing traffic lights to aid traffic flow

• Adding dedicated right hand turning lanes and left hand turn slip lanes

• Widening both Raymond Terrace Road and Government Road for tow lanes in each direction

• Adding a northern leg to make theintersection four way.

Recreation And Community Facilities

We continue to invest in recreation facilities as it is a key focus area for Council. We will see upgrades to Maitland Park, Max McMahon Oval, Cooks Square Park and planning for a new sportsground at Thornton North. Construction will commence for new multipurpose centres in Tenambit and Chisholm.

2. LET’S CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

MAITLAND’S DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

We will continue to implement the Maitland Destination Management Plan with the progression of Stage 1 reopening and activation of Walka Water Works and continuation of the staged development of Morpeth to Walka Water Works shared pathway.

The fourth and final stage of the Maitland Regional Sports Complex upgrades will be completed, funded by the NSW Government. A brand new playspace, full sized basketball and multipurpose court, parkour equipment, and an upgraded skate park will be delivered at Harold Gregson Reserve.

The transformation will see an events lawn and amphitheatre, an amenities block, lark picnic shelter, RV parking, public electric charging, new parking and shade for the existing offroad remote control track.

3. LET’S LIVE SUSTAINABLY

Bulky Waste Collection

A new on demand bulky waste kerbside collection service will be available to all domestic properties in the Maitland LGA. The service is set to commence in June 2023 and will be included in the total cost to the domestic waste charge on rate notices from 2023-24.

Through this service residents will have the option to book a date for bulky waste kerbside collection or can request waste vouchers to redeem at Mount Vincent Road Waste Management Centre.

Maitland Resource Recovery Facility

Major works and upgrades to our Waste Management Centre will create a modern Maitland Resource Recovery Facility which maximises circular economy opportunities now and into the future.

This operational plan will see the continuation of Stage 3 of the project for a resource recovery and transfer building, with the commencement of Stage 4 seeing construction of upgraded amenities including offices, development of and education facility and construction of a Circular economy/ reuse centre.

4. LET’S LEAD TOGETHER

ADVOCATING FOR MAITLAND’S FUTURE

We have a proud history of working with the State Government to deliver the infrastructure needed to meet our growing population and meet Maitland’s position in New South Wales as a major regional growth corridor.

Maitland City Council has identified five key funding and policy priorities ahead of the 2023 NSW State Government election.

These priorities are to:

• To ensure NSW Government services meet the needs of our existing and growing population

• To address funding shortfalls for new local infrastructure and services, to meet the needs of the growing young population

• To recognise the significance of key roads through their transfer to the State

• To maximise the value of State assets to the Maitland community

• To address the inherent challenges of a floodplain city in a changing climate through new infrastructure and community education.

We have released an Election Advocacy Report NSW State Election 2023 that reflects the needs and views of the Maitland community.