Overhaul of Weston Bears Park kicks off Published on 17 June 2025 Construction has started on the multi-million-dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, with refurbishment of the grandstand, and the building of a new clubroom, changerooms and amenities set to take place over the coming months. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
LGNSW award win for Kurri Kurri Town Centre Upgrade Published on 06 June 2025 Cessnock City Council has won the Asset and Infrastructure Award for the Kurri Kurri Town Centre and Col Brown Rotary Park upgrade at the Local Government Professionals Australia (NSW) Excellence Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Construction begins on Wollombi Road Upgrade Published on 25 February 2025 Cessnock City Council has commenced construction on its largest ever road project, the much-anticipated $34 million Wollombi Road upgrade. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Cessnock celebrates grand opening of new Regional Skatepark Published on 14 December 2024 Cessnock City Mayor Dan Watton today officially opened the new $2.2m Cessnock Regional Skatepark at Mount View Park alongside Federal Member for Hunter Daniel Repacholi MP, marking the launch of the region’s first dedicated, regional-level skate facility. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Improved flood protection for vulnerable Cessnock neighbourhood Published on 06 December 2024 Multi-million-dollar upgrades to protect homes from inundation in a notoriously flood-prone part of South Cessnock are progressing, as new pictures reveal some of the early improvements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Cessnock’s Waste Management Centre Expansion Published on 26 November 2024 In a bold move to address the growing waste disposal needs of the region, Cessnock City Council is undergoing Stage 1 of the Cessnock Waste Management Landfill Extension Project, with the vital development ensuring that the community has access to reliable, environmentally responsible waste management services for years to come. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Improvement Works, Media Releases
New Watagan Creek Bridges open to traffic Published on 26 September 2024 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce that the new $1.8 million Watagan Creek Bridge 1 and neighbouring $1.25 million Watagan Creek Bridge 3 in Laguna are now open for public use, with the major works completed marking a significant upgrade for the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council Celebrates revitalised Orange Street reopening to traffic Published on 04 September 2024 Cessnock City Council is pleased to advise that Orange Street in Abermain has officially reopened to traffic following significant improvement works. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Exciting upgrades coming to Birralee Park playground Published on 23 August 2024 Cessnock City Council has commenced construction of major upgrades to the Birralee Park Playground in Kurri Kurri. The upgrades include the removal of outdated play equipment to make way for brand new equipment, safety surfacing and other improvements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
New records set once again for investment in local roads Published on 22 July 2024 After delivering its highest ever annual investment in roads and capital works on record last year, Cessnock City Council has not only met but exceeded these records in its final budget outcome for FY23/24. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases