Cessnock's CBD will shortly be 'under construction' as works ramp up to deliver the Cessnock CBD Master Plan.
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The vision for the CBD includes thriving retail opportunities, easy access to car parking and well connected, visually appealing public spaces.
The new CBD will feature wayfinding signage, cycling opportunities and pedestrian friendly accesses.
Works have kicked off with the installation of the Cumberland Street pedestrian refuge to improve pedestrian access connecting the CBD to Bridges Hill Park.
Cessnock City mayor Bob Pynsent said the works will be disruptive to normal activity in the CBD but Council has planned works to limit impact where possible.
"These works are being done in a busy area and with this in mind Council has staged the works to limit the impact on the community," he said.
"It's an exciting time for our community and I encourage residents to view the long term vision for the CBD which was developed following extensive community consultation."
On Sunday, works will commence on North Avenue and Keene Street to upgrade pedestrian facilities. Crews will undertake night works to limit disruption to traffic and pedestrians.
North Avenue will be closed as part the night works which are expected to take two weeks.
A road closure will be in place from 7pm to 5am on Monday to Saturday and from 7pm to 4am on Sundays.
To find out more about this project including background information and what the future holds for the CBD visit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/community/cessnock_construction....