Free Wi-Fi, improved lighting, and outdoor dining spaces are just some of the infrastructure upgrades Beresfield residents can now enjoy following a $3 million investment to revitalise and beautify the area.
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On Friday morning, the community gathered for an official opening and celebration of the redeveloped precinct.
"Our local centres program is delivering key infrastructure upgrades that respond to the needs and concerns of the community," Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
"In Beresfield, this has included a strong focus on both safety and beautification works by realigning and renewing roads, reducing speed limits, relocating and installing new pedestrian crossings and upgrading street lighting.
We have received positive feedback about the changes to date.
- Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes
"We have also installed a series of smart poles in the Beresfield local centre, providing the first free public Wi-Fi from the City of Newcastle to any area outside of the CBD.
"We have received positive feedback about the changes to date, with local residents and businesses now looking forward to the next stage of the project."
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