Newcastle Quay (Honeysuckle HQ)
Also known as: Honeysuckle HQ, Newcastle Quay, Honeysuckle HQ Newcastle
Updated 2026-05-23
The final piece of the Honeysuckle waterfront renewal, spanning both sides of Honeysuckle Drive on the former industrial harbour-front. DOMA Group was selected by the NSW Government as delivery partner to build a mixed-use precinct of 1,000+ homes, a 180-room hotel and 500-seat conference centre, 28,000m² of commercial space, and 11,000m²+ of public open space. The heritage-listed Wickham School of Arts is restored at the precinct's civic heart, alongside a First Nations Cultural Centre.
Key facts
| Homes | 1,000+ homes |
|---|---|
| Jobs | ~4,000 workers in the completed precinct |
| Value | ~$133M/year economic contribution once complete (~$80M/year during construction) |
| Hotel | 180-room hotel + 500-seat conference & exhibition centre |
| Commercial | 28,000m² premium commercial office space |
| Retail | 6,000m² ground-plane retail, dining & hospitality |
| Public Space | 11,000m²+ activated open space & waterfront parkland |
| Timeline | 15-year staged delivery; site preparation expected to begin 2026 |
What this means for Newcastle
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