Newland Avenue Streetscape

The streetscape upgrade at Newland Avenue near the recently completed Marino Community Hall, will be undertaken in early 2026. Works are expected to be complete by May 2026.

The new streetscape project will include:

• New raingarden catchment areas
• New street trees
• Improved pedestrian connections

Have a look at the Newland Avenue plan.

You can also view the detailed design drawings in the key documents section.

Background

Streetscape projects play a pivotal role in enhancing community liveability by fostering social connections, improving safety, supporting local economies, promoting health, and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Since 2017, 14 streetscape projects have been successfully completed, rejuvenating urban infrastructure by updating aging assets and optimising resources.

Councils 'Streetscape Program' faces new economic challenges that have required a strategic re-evaluation. In response, council has developed a new prioritisation assessment tool (matrix) that considers key factors such as;

• project significance
• availability of a funding partner
• current safety and condition
• social and environmental impacts
• efficiency

These factors are scored and used to guide and prioritise future projects that will continue to advance our community’s streetscape infrastructure in a dynamic and evolving landscape.

The plan was endorsed by Council at their meeting on 26 August 2025.