Work to build The Levee Riverlink Building, a cornerstone of Maitland Council’s major city-centre revamp, will begin on Monday.
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Three High Street premises will be demolished to make way for the arch structure, which will link the shared pedestrian and vehicle zone to the bank of the Hunter River.
It will feature public open space, public art, new amenities and a café.
The Riverlink Building is a key part of council’s $9.92 million second stage of the central Maitland upgrades.
“It has been a little over 12 months since council officially opened The Levee development component one to vehicle traffic, which has seen the space blossom with activity,” council’s general manager David Evans said.
“Although preliminary work on elements of component two began in June, the focus now shifts to work on the Riverlink Building, which will further help in transforming the space into the premier lifestyle precinct for Maitland.
“It’s great news that work is starting on The Riverlink Building. The community has really embraced The Levee and this project will strengthen the city’s historic relationship with the Hunter River.”
Graph Building has been contracted to deliver the project on behalf of council, who will work closely with them to ensure that construction is completed successfully with minimal disruption to traders and building owners in The Levee shared zone.
“There is a lot of work to do between now and when the project is completed, however the end product will be an incredible space that adds to the range of leisure options already available in Central Maitland,” Mr Evans said.
The Riverlink Building is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017.