Supercars Australia representatives told residents at a consultation meeting last week that set-up would start six weeks before the race weekend and removal would end three weeks after.

In a written handout to residents, they said the work would include erecting concrete and wire race barriers, grandstands, viewing platforms, pedestrian bridges, a temporary pit building, security fencing and marquees.

Newcastle has won the rights to host the final round of the Supercars series for at least the next five years.

The Newcastle 500 meeting comprises practice, qualifying and races from Friday to Sunday across a weekend in late November, including 250km feature races on Saturday and Sunday. 

Newcastle City Council, Supercars Australia and the state government have hailed the event as an economic boon for the region and a great way to promote the city’s tourism potential. 

But some residents directly affected by the race have called for more detail on loss of parking, insurance liability and noise levels.

They have also questioned the appropriateness of running a motor race through a heritage conservation area.

The Supercars handout said that five months of work on resurfacing existing roads and building 300 metres of new road – initial proposals for the track layout included a section through Nobbys reserve – would start in April.

“Through the capital and civil works phase, access will be available 24/7,” the handout said. “During the event, all homes will be accessible by foot, with appropriate event accreditation.”

Supercars said its engineers would work with “the majority of the existing built environment” when shaping the track and that the work would “enhance the quality of the local roads for the public outside of the event”.

Organisers would adhere to a noise limit of 95dB, develop a noise management plan before the race and maintain “unfettered access” for emergency services.