Considering that news item is 9 years old, I think we know the answer to
where the tram is running by now?

Tony P

On Tuesday, 7 June 2022 at 15:42:38 UTC+10gregsut...@... wrote:

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> https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/nsw/2013/10/23/hunter-st-revitalisation-on-hold-for-light-rail-decision/

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> A trial that aims to breathe new life into Newcastle’s Hunter Street has

> been put on the backburner while the New South Wales government makes a

> decision about light rail in the city.

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> Councillors last night voted to wait until an announcement on whether

> light rail will go down Hunter Street or along the current heavy rail

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> The trial is already funded in this year’s budget and includes parklets,

> cycling and walking paths, more seating, trees and bike racks.

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> Councillor Tim Crakanthorp says the changes should be going ahead because

> they are designed to complement light rail.

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> “An advantage of the trial is that it can accommodate light rail wherever

> it is located,” he said.

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> “The trial changes to Hunter Street will be a critical part of resolving

> issues that need to be addressed before committing to light rail.

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> “We’ve been waiting four years to fix Hunter Street.

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> “We had $2 million set aside in the last council, we’re a year into this

> term, and we’re still postponing a trial.

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> “It’s an absolute disgrace.”

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