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remier Mike Baird has revealed that the heavy rail corridor through Newcastle’s CBD will be developed once the truncation of the line is complete. The announcement, made by Mr Baird during a visit to Newcastle last week, backflips on assurances made by former NSW Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard who had previously said the corridor would remain in public hands. Mr Baird said any development along the corridor would occur under the guidance of Newcastle City Council. “The revitalisation of the former rail corridor will be central in the revitalisation process and we are ensuring Newcastle City Council plays a lead role in determining the future development applications in the corridor,� he said. “Under our plan Newcastle Council will have the final say about what development occurs on the former rail corridor and [Council] must tick off on any proposal before it proceeds. “Nothing goes forward in this public corridor unless they give it a tick and that tick will be determined through on the ground consultation with a range of community groups, looking at all the plans and opportunities that come forward.� The State Member for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp said allocating planning approval to local government was simply a smoke and mirrors game from the Baird Government. “Council can only determine smaller develop-
Newcastle City Council will play a role in determing developments along the heavy rail corridor ment with captialinvestment less than $20 million and $5 million if it’s a development of the Crown,� he explained. “They have done the damage and now they want Newcastle City Council to take responsibility for how that manifests itself.�
Labor candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison said that the backflip was why the Government is not trusted. “This is another example of the Government’s total disregard for the wishes of the broader Hunter people,� she said.
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