Draft Place Plan

Medowie

Draft copy for exhibiiton (September 2022)

 Guudji We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians
and inhabitants of Port Stephens.
We acknowledge and pay respects to Worimi elders
Yiigu past and present.
May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect
(Goo-jee ik-koo) and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and
waterways together.

We welcome you
to Port Stephens –
part of the Worimi
Aboriginal Nation.

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Contents
What is a Place Plan 4
Our place planning approach 5
About Medowie 6
We’ve been listening 8
Community engagement 10
How you value your town centre 10
Emerging themes for Medowie 11
Environmental sustainability 11
More opportunity for walking and cycling 11
Enhance the look and feel of Medowie 11
Create quality open spaces 12
Comfortable, safe and looked after 12
Increase employment land for commercial and industrial uses 13
Planning for the future of Medowie 14
Commercial and employment land 16
Residential and rural residential land 16
Habitat protection 17
Future connecting road 17
Planning proposal process 17
A shared responsibility for our place 18
Creating better places and spaces in Medowie 21
What projects are in the pipeline for Medowie? 21
Other potential future projects 21
Look and feel for Medowie 24
A vibrant Medowie 26
Medowie Town Centre Concept Plan 26
Actions 32

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 What is a Place Plan
Place plans are a new way of planning for the growth of the unique towns and villages across
Port Stephens. Place plans provide a local filter on the Port Stephens Community Strategic
Plan and other strategic documents to create actions which improve the liveability and
wellbeing of our communities.

Actions Community
The actions in our local place plans create Most importantly, place plans start with
alignment in the way we plan for future our community. They respond to the
land use, invest in infrastructure, attract community’s values and aspirations; they
investment and bring life to our streets. enable partnerships between residents,
Place plans recognise the importance of business and council and guide a
our public spaces in creating great places to collaborative approach to the delivery of
live, work and visit. great place outcomes.

Understand Encourage ... in all areas –

current community community from visioning to
participation. participation... implementation.

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Our place planning approach
Local values
Through the Port Stephens Liveability Index, we know the values and priorities of
our individual communities. This information creates the foundations of our place
plans and helps guide planning decision making across our community.

Start with yes

A culture that supports innovation and ideas is critical to the success of our place
plans. By starting with yes, we can encourage new thinking, new ideas and
attract more people to share in creating great places.

Test and trial

Great places don’t appear by accident; they take time and effort and a shared
understanding that not every project will work every time. By testing and trialling
low cost, short term ideas we learn by doing and create the stepping stones to
bigger and better things.

Civic pride
The Port Stephens community is abundant with energy and expertise and people
who want to be involved in planning and creating for their place. Place plans will
create opportunities for collaboration, foster pride and create connections.

Measure benchmark
When we trial a new idea, launch a new program or invest in our public spaces,
we need to understand what works and what does not. Measuring the success of
our projects and comparing these to the best possible examples we can find will
help build amazing places where people will want to live, work and play.

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 About Medowie
Just half an hour from the City of Newcastle, background and celebrates this through regular
15 minutes from Raymond Terrace and 20 markets and farm gate sales.
minutes to the Tomaree Peninsula, the rural Events are a highlight of Medowie’s social
village of Medowie is growing fast. calendar, attracting both local residents and
Known as the Place of Tall Trees, the open visitors to the town centre.
space and bushland setting are central to the Medowie provides good quality sporting
identity of the place. facilities that cater to AFL, Cricket, Rugby
Medowie is located on the edge Grahamstown Union and Netball that support the local
Dam and surrounded by open bushland, population. However, as the community grows
the Medowie State Conservation Area, The and the demographics change, demand on
Tilligerry State Conservation Area and the these facilities will increase.
Moffatt Swamp Nature Reserve. In 2021, more than 200 residents participated
Medowie provides a wide range of local in the Medowie 7 Day Makeover. This project
community and sporting facilities, and is within harnessed the passion of volunteers from
close proximity to key employment areas like all across the community who worked to
Williamtown, Raymond Terrace and Newcastle. transform the look and feel of the town centre
The Medowie town centre offers locally owned through public art, landscaping and sculptures.
and operated businesses which provide a This event created a stronger connection to the
range of services to support the growing identity and ownership of the place and was a
community. The growth of Medowie has also catalyst to the development of this place plan.
been identified by National retailers who have By 2040, Medowie’s population is projected
established a presence in the town over the to grow to 15,000 people. As new residents
past decade. choose to live and invest in this community, it
The rural landscape in Medowie has always is important that new development respects
been an ideal location for produce farmers. the identity of the place; the open bushland
The community has strong ties to this farming setting, the natural environment and its rural
residential character.

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 The residents of Medowie are unique,
knowing who they are helps us
understand what they think and what
type of community they can create.
Future planning in Medowie will focus on • Safe and accessible pathways create a

6.9%
supporting residential development near the network for pedestrians and bike riders
town centre, ensuring that community facilities to key shopping, community and social
cater for growing demand and the natural services, and the green spaces that Aboriginal &
assets are protected and enhanced, with the surround the town centre – it is safe and Population Torres Strait

10,879
ultimate goal of delivering environmentally easy to walk or ride in Medowie. Islander
neutral development. • Pathways are provided in a collaborated population
To support this population growth in the next 15 approach between Council and developers.
years, additional commercial and employment
zoned land will also be needed to ensure
opportunities for business investment and
• Quality social and recreational
infrastructure is accessible and suitable for 3,154
the growing town. Families
economic growth.
• The town centre is the focus for commercial
The Worimi are the traditional custodians of
Port Stephens.
and community activity; proposals outside of
this area are unlikely to be supported.
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Active Businesses
Character principles • Local business is supported, and new trading in Medowie*
• Medowie’s ‘tall trees’ strongly contribute to commercial activity is encouraged to service
the identity of the place and have ecological, the growing community.
aesthetic and cultural value. Median Age
• A more cohesive town centre continues to
• Protection and enhancement of habitat and provide for the needs of the community and 37
corridors, and planning for the conservation is activated by regular community events
of koalas, is a vital consideration for
development in Medowie.
and social activities.
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• Development will have a neutral or beneficial Current Defence
• New development respects the semi-rural effect on water quality and no increase in personnel
look and quiet village character that is valued flooding impacts.
by the community. ABS 2021 Census data; *Remplan data July 2022

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 Liveability is simply what
We’ve been listening
a place is like to live in – The community explored the future of Medowie through an extensive community engagement
creating liveable places process. The following provides a snapshot of the Medowie Place Plan Engagement Report.
improves the wellbeing You can view the full report here.
of our communities.
345 4 81
workshop
14
submissions
responses to community
the liveability workshops (face to participants to the draft
survey face and on line) concept plan

36 7 119
students at school stakeholder respondents to the
workshops meetings town centre survey

What makes Medowie a great place Key themes

to live? The liveability survey results indicate that the
In September 2020, 345 people from 6 most important themes of liveability for the
Medowie told us through a liveability survey people of Medowie are:
what they value about their community and Protection of natural environment
their priorities for their place. We used this
data to shape the Medowie Place Plan, to set Movement
the vision, and define the actions that best Character
benefit the wellbeing of Medowie locals.
Quality of open space
Management and safety
Economy

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 In Medowie, you most value In Medowie, your top strengths are In Medowie, your top priorities are
These are the things most important to These are the things you care about These are the things most important
you in your ideal neighbourhood. most and which you say are performing to you, but you believe they are
well. We must continue to celebrate and underperforming. We must work together
protect these. to improve these.

Elements of natural environment Elements of natural environment Evidence of recent public investment
(natural features, views, vegetation, (natural features, views, vegetation,
topography, water, wildlife) topography, water, wildlife etc.)
General condition of public open space
Locally owned and operated (street trees, footpaths, parks etc.)
Locally owned and operated business
businesses Walking/jogging/bike paths that connect
housing to communal amenity
Local businesses that provide for daily
Sense of neighbourhood safety (from
needs (grocery stores, pharmacy, Quality of public space (footpaths,
crime, traffic and pollution)
banks etc.) verges, parks etc.)

General condition of public open space Sense of personal safety (for all Access and safety of walking, cycling
(street trees, footpaths, parks) ages, genders, day or night) and/or public transport

Local businesses that provide for daily Access to neighbourhood amenities Protection of the natural environment
needs (grocery stores, pharmacy, (cafes, shops, health and wellness
banks) services etc.)
Evidence of Council/government
management
Sense of belonging in the community

Liveability Index – how does Medowie compare?

Medowie Port Stephens National Average
61 66 67
/100 /100 /100

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Community engagement How you value your town centre
A town centre survey for Ferodale Road between Peppertree Road and Medowie Road provided
Phase 1: Liveability index survey and place-specific insights into how the community rates the strengths and weaknesses of the town
Town Centre survey centre area. These views provide valuable direction for town centre improvement.

Phase 2: Series of workshops with Strengths Improvement priorities

community and businesses, meetings
with key stakeholders, and workshops. Things to do in the
Vegetation and natural elements
(street trees, planting, water, etc.) evening (shopping, dining,
entertainment, etc.)
Phase 3: Workshop with community, Maintenance of public spaces and
Welcoming to all people
businesses and schools about the town street furniture
centre expansion site.
General condition of vegetation,
street trees and other planting Cleanliness of public space
Phase 4: Draft actions and
Concept plan for town centre Sense of safety (for all ages, Walking paths that connect to other
expansion site tested via survey with genders, day/night, etc.) places
workshop participants.
Overall look and visual character of Ease of walking around (including
the area crossing the street, moving between
Phase 5: Public Exhibition of the destinations)
draft Medowie Place Plan. Elements of natural environment
(views, vegetation, topography,
water, etc.)

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Emerging themes for Medowie
The protection and conservation of the Creating streets that give pedestrians and
Environmental sustainability environment presents opportunity for the cyclists priority over cars will increase the
community to get involved through education liveability and appeal of the town centre.
Medowie residents place a high value on campaigns, citizen science, interpretive We can both increase the use of the town
the natural environment, which should be signage, trails, and environmental programs, centre and length of time people stay, shop,
protected and celebrated. or partnerships between community and interact in this area by slowing down
groups, schools, Council, Hunter Water and cars, ensuring the connectivity of the shared
Medowie provides key habitat corridors for state agencies. pathway network, and creating end of trip
a number of native species, including Koala, facilities like bike racks. We can also make
Brush-tailed Phascogale, Squirrel Glider and streets attractive places for people to be, by
Powerful Owl. These corridors are made up More opportunity for walking
adding landscaping, shade, and seating.
of important vegetation, including Endangered and cycling
Ecological Communities, like Swamp
Sclerophyll Forest and Hunter Lowland Medowie offers great connectivity for private
Redgum Forest. vehicles. However, poor active (walking and
Enhance the look and feel
To ensure the long term protection of these cycling) transport infrastructure and a lack of
public transport options are limiting overall of Medowie
plants and animals, these corridors need
to be maintained, strengthened, and where liveability. The town centre over caters to cars,
possible, rehabilitated. This is particularly which has made moving around the public Character is what makes a neighbourhood
important at road crossings where traffic domain difficult and unsafe for pedestrians. distinctive and shapes the identity of a place.
management measures can be used to Visitors identify this as one of the biggest It encompasses the land, people, the built
minimise negative impacts. issues of the town centre. environment, history, culture and tradition,
including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal.
Grahamstown Dam is a major source of Medowie’s population growth continues to put
These elements create a specific look and
drinking water for the greater Hunter region connectivity and traffic flow under pressure,
feel, and a sense of belonging that a person
and improving drainage infrastructure and with potential bottleneck intersections that
feels for that place.
maintaining or improving water quality is of will impact movement. These roads and
very high importance. intersections have been identified for further
investigation by Council.

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 The community often refer to Medowie Quality open space needs to be
as ‘the place of tall trees’ with a character multifunctional, enable group or community
influenced by a bushland setting and village activities, provide gathering places, create
feel. This has changed over the past few areas suitable for play and adventure, and
years with a number of large developments encourage wildlife through natural habitat.
and commercial interests in the town centre The site at 38 Ferodale Road offers
supporting the increased population growth. opportunity for expansion of the town
To protect and enhance the character of centre and is critical to the future growth of
Medowie while still enabling growth, planning Medowie. Through strong and collaborative
controls need to be established. These planning and sustained investment, we can
controls create consistency and aligns create open space that is accessible and
development to the desired character of the accommodates a range of different uses,
place. We can start by identifying in more support events and ultimately, improves the
detail what elements make the character liveability and wellbeing of those that live,
of Medowie. work and visit Medowie.

Create quality open spaces Comfortable, safe and looked after

Medowie has a large amount of open space When we visit a place we like to feel
around the town centre, however this space is comfortable, safe and welcome. Medowie’s
used primarily for sports fields or inaccessible town centre lacks a sense of comfort; it is not
bushland space. always safe for pedestrians to move around,
Open space is important for exercising, and parts of the public domain feel tired and
relaxing, playing and accessing the natural unloved. While there has been a noticeable
environment. Walkable, accessible, well- shift in the last few years, particularly in the
designed open spaces are integral to a town’s community’s ownership of the public domain
character and promote healthier lifestyles, following the 7 Day Makeover, more work is
support diversity and improve wellbeing. still needed.

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Improving the public domain is a shared
responsibility. It needs ownership from the Increase employment land for
community, business and Council to create commercial and industrial uses
long term improvement.
Business and property owners within the Consolidating the town centre as the focus
town centre can create a more inspiring for commercial and community activity is a
environment through improved shopfronts key feature of this place plan. Commercial
and retail space that encourage people to stay uses should be located on land with frontage
longer and spend more. Council can impact to, and generally bound by, Medowie Road,
design and development through planning Ferodale Road and Peppertree Road.
controls and maintenance whilst residents
can grow pride and ownership through The community told us that they value the
volunteering, events and activations. local businesses that service their daily
needs, but would like to see more cafes
Council can also work with property owners and restaurants, as well as more things to
to create a more unified town centre. do in the evening (bars, dining, cinema,
Grants may be available to kick-start and live music). Smaller scale shops and
improvement ideas. businesses are preferred over ‘big box’ or mall
The establishment of a Town Team is the first type development.
step towards connecting motivated residents, Creating opportunities for new businesses in
businesses and property owners to develop a Medowie is important. Rezoning additional
clear identity, brand, and vision for Medowie land for commercial development or
as a great place to live, work and play. redevelopment of the older parts of the
town centre can assist in attracting new
business. However, even if land is available,
some shops and services need a larger
catchment area than Medowie can offer
and are best located in regional centres like
Raymond Terrace.

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 Planning for the future
of Medowie
Council adopted the Medowie Planning enhancing the natural environmental setting
Strategy (the Strategy) in 2016 to guide future of the town centre will create a place that not
growth of the town. The Strategy provides only provides for the retail and service needs
local direction for land use planning and of the community, but also allows people to
sustainable growth, including residential connect and live their lives.
land release, habitat and key corridors, The Medowie Place Plan has been designed
and community facilities. It also sets out to be considered in conjunction with the
the requirements for planning proposals Medowie Planning Strategy. The place plan
in Medowie. updates the Strategy by identifying additional
Since the adoption of the Strategy, a large opportunities for employment lands, recreation
amount of the land identified for residential and public infrastructure. The place plan does
development has been rezoned, with not identify any new residential land in addition
new housing estates complete or under to that identified in the Strategy. Where there
construction. More shops and commercial are any inconsistencies between the place
services have moved to the Medowie town plan and the strategy, the Medowie Place Plan
centre, but the community tells us that the will prevail.
centre itself is neither functional or inviting.
The Medowie Place Plan will deliver a vibrant The Future of Medowie map provides
town centre which supports the growing guidance and considerations for future
community. Actions from this place plan growth, while protecting the natural
will result in an improved variety of shops, environment and enhancing liveability.
recreation and entertainment opportunities,
with better public spaces and improved
pedestrian connectivity. Retaining and

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 Commercial and Residential and rural
employment land residential land
A recent commercial land needs assessment The Medowie Planning Strategy identified
demonstrates that in order to meet demand 14 residential release areas in 2016, and
for commercial land in Medowie over the since its implementation, 6 precincts have
next 20 years, up to four additional hectares been rezoned and are at various stages
of land needs to be rezoned for commercial of completion.
development. Land within and near the town Opportunities for future rural residential
centre is identified as being potentially suitable development are identified to the west of
for rezoning. town. This includes infill opportunities on rural
The town centre expansion site south of residential land that can already be subdivided
Ferodale Road will include commercial land under current planning controls and rural land
within a mix of residential and recreational that will need to be rezoned in order to allow
uses, with the appropriate land zoning to be new development.
determined. The town centre expansion site on Ferodale
The light industrial area located at Abundance Road will likely include higher density
Road is expected to meet demand for residential development, mixed with other
employment land in the short term. Land to uses. Further consultation and master
Biodiversity the north of this area and opposite Medowie planning of the site will determine how this can
Biodiversity and fauna movement Social is identified for the possible future be achieved in conjunction with other uses
corridors are not designed to restrict expansion of employment land. Further proposed for the site.
development but to enhance the investigation at the planning proposal stage Planning proposals for future residential
liveability of the place, protect local is required to understand the short and long- development, particularly those close to
habitat and increase the wellbeing of term needs and the most suitable use or zone the town centre, will need to demonstrate
those that live, work and visit the place. for this land, which could be light industrial, how they will achieve housing diversity and
These areas can become an asset for the commercial, or other appropriate use. higher densities.
community, particularly when they can be
visited and used for recreation, education
or relaxation.

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This place plan does not identify any future the town centre expansion site and east of Planning process
residential or rural residential land in addition Yulong Oval. The conservation of these sites
to that which is already identified in the will contribute to the improvement of the Medowie Planning Strategy
Medowie Planning Strategy. habitat  corridor.

Habitat protection Future connecting road

Habitat corridors dissect Medowie and The Medowie Planning Strategy proposes Medowie Place Plan
provide connections for wildlife to various the investigation of a new Brocklesby to
conservation areas. Habitat fragmentation and Lisadell Road link. This link would reduce
connectivity is a consideration under the test pressure and congestion of Ferrodale Road,
of significance in the Biodiversity Conservation and contribute to creating a more pedestrian Town Centre Master Plan
Act and planning proposals or development friendly town centre. This requires discussions
applications must demonstrate how the with landholders and investigation of
corridors will be managed. funding opportunities. Town Centre LEP amendment/
Development Control Plan/
The Medowie Planning Strategy identifies key
habitat corridors, which have been reviewed
Planning proposal process Design Guidelines

and updated in this place plan. The place To rezone land, a land owner or developer
plan also demonstrates the importance of (the proponent) can request Council to Local Infrastructure Contributions
improving the north-south corridor through the change the planning laws to allow a different Plan amendment
town centre, which is a dangerous crossing type of development on the land. The
location for wildlife, and actions detail how this application needs to provide very specific
corridor can be enhanced in this urban area. detail of the proposed use of the site and the Development Applications
There is high-value vegetation outside of potential impacts that this new type of use
the identified corridors, and the identification might have on the place.
of corridors in this plan does not prevent Planning proposals will need to address the
full consideration of the impacts of future requirements outlined on Council’s website
development on the biodiversity values of an and the Medowie Planning Strategy.
area during the planning process.
Two sites have been identified for future
conservation zoning; the western side of

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A shared
responsibility for Aboriginal community

our place
Place-making activities that are based on strong Aboriginal cultural
values, developed in partnership with our Aboriginal community,
enhance the nature of place and a sense of community.

Local workers
Port Stephens workers and volunteers contribute to place
creation through their work with local business, industry and
Council tourism. Collective working power is a strong resource in
place-making activities.

Business and tourism leaders

Businesses have many opportunities to contribute place
Medowie making, these may include funding community projects,
collaborating, sharing resources, training local workers, or
Community simply ensuring up-keep of their slice of the main street.

Port Stephens Council

Council can play one of 4 roles in implementing place plans; as a
coordinator by providing guidance and assistance for a project; as
a supporter by providing inspiration or project funding; as a partner
by working with community groups and business; or as the primary
organisation that delivers the project.

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Residents Working together
All kinds of residents in Port Stephens make an important
Creating great places requires a
contribution to the place they live through individual or collective
collaborative approach and ownership
effort. Residents might plant trees, share their knowledge or skills
from all those that live, work and visit
with community, voice an opinion on a strategic direction from
the place. By working together we
Council or initiate a street party!
can harness people-power to achieve
more, and best of all, create lasting
Investment stakeholders connections that improve liveability
A town or city need people who believe in and increase the wellbeing of the
it’s potential and celebrate it’s success. Investors play an Medowie community.
active role in ensuring development aligns with strategic
directors and invests in it’s future. Town Teams
Community groups Town Teams are a group of positive
and proactive people that work
Community groups have a can-do and collaboratively to improve a place
proactive attitude which is a highly or area. The Town Team model is
valued quality in place-making projects. inclusive and open to everyone –
These groups are wide-ranging and may businesses, residents, community
include sports, teams, schools, charities, groups and anyone keen to have a go.
clubs and social groups. Talk to Council about how you can join
Medowie’s Town Team and connect
State Government with other ambitious community
members to start delivering outcomes
State government has three roles in place-making; an authority,
for your town.
a strategic visionary and a funding body. Importantly, they have a
significant role in the management of roads, parks and heritage -
all important parts of place identity.

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Creating better places and
spaces in Medowie
What projects are in the Other potential future projects
pipeline for Medowie? Potential future projects shown on the map
represent opportunities to deliver desired
In the next 5 years, we expect a range of
outcomes for Medowie, but these projects are
projects, as shown on the map, to commence.
not yet funded in Council’s work program.
These projects will improve liveability in
Medowie and include improvements or There are many other ways to deliver these
replacement of existing roads, additional outcomes – such as grant funding obtained
pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and a by either Council or community groups,
range of community and recreational facilities. fundraising by individuals or charity groups,
donations or sponsorship by businesses, or
Council has already started to budget for through voluntary planning agreements.
these projects and you can find more detail in
our Resourcing Strategy, Local Infrastructure These projects should inspire all of the
Contributions Plan and Projects and community (including developers) to get
Works page. involved in creating a better Medowie;
delivering the best future for Medowie requires
everyone to contribute and work together. Talk
IMPORTANT NOTE to Council if you are interested in delivering
Timing, funding, or locations are subject to change. one of these projects.

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 Recreation Projects Civil Projects Investing in your
community
Medowie Childcare Centre shade shelter Medowie Road Gateway treatment at entrance
1 replacement.
2023 1 to Medowie north of Boundary Road.
2026
In recent years Council has invested
Yulong Oval. Sports amenities building replacements Medowie Road Gateway treatment and change
2 with kiosk, change rooms and toilets.
2023 2 in speed zone north of Kindlebark Drive.
2026 over $10 million in Medowie through
38 Ferodale Road District open space Medowie Road Gateway treatment and change
road works, new shared paths,
3 with recreational facilities.
2024 3 in speed zone south of Ferodale Road.
2026
sports facility improvements and
4
Coolabah Reserve. Park furniture, seating
2026 4
Medowie Road Upgrade off-road shared path
2028
the construction of Medowie Social.
and half multi-sport court. from Medowie Road to Cherry Tree Close.
Council is expected to invest over
Coachwood Reserve. Off-leash dog Medowie Road New pedestrian refuge
5 exercise area improvements.
2026 5 island south of Ferodale Road.
2028 $8 million in Medowie over the next
Brocklesby Road New pedestrian
5 years.
6 Kindlebark Reserve. Playground replacement. 2028 6 2023
refuge island at Ferodale Road.
7 Creighton Reserve. Playground replacement. 2029 Ferodale Road Upgrade pedestrian
7 refuge island west of Medowie Road.
2023
8 Medowie Tennis. Facility upgrade. 2027
Lisadell Road and Abundance Road Pavement
8 widening from Fairlands Road to Abundance Road.
2024
Key
Ferodale Road Road widening with parking at
Potential Future Projects 9 51 Ferodale Road to 85 Ferodale Road.
2027 Schools
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Ferodale Road/Peppertree Road Upgrade
2027 Community Buildings
Ferodale Oval. Expansion into a 2 oval facility intersection, to be signalised.
9 at senior competition standards. Shopping Centre
11 Ferodale Road Roundabout to 46 Ferodale Road. 2025
10 Community Precinct upgrades. Access / Connections
James Road Pavement rehabilitation and widening
Wilga Road Off-road shared path from Wilga Road 12 2025
16 from 52 James Road to 76 James Road. Upgraded Shared Path
to Town Centre including bridge for creek crossing.
James Road Pavement rehabilitation and widening
17 Ferodale Road Campvale drain bridge upgrade. 13 from 90 James Road to 101 James Road
2027 Projects
Location Non Specific 14
Silver Wattle Drive. New path from Medowie
2027
# Upcoming Recreation Projects
Road to Bottle Brush Avenue.
Improve and enlarge existing drains crossing roads,
2027
# Upcoming Civil Projects
overland flow paths, downstream drainage systems. Various roads. Restore/maintain, including 2023
15 Medowie Road between Kindlebark Drive to # Potential Future Projects
Bus facilities. and Federation Drive. 2029
Bicycle parking facilities (end of trip facilities).
Medowie Road. Fitness equipment along shared path.
Skate park.
Short term RV parking area.
Campvale Drain nature walk.

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Look and feel for Medowie
Creating an attractive streetscape brings
Yellow for the sandy soil and for the Burnt orange for the bright coloured
people into town and compels people to
stunning skies at dawn and dusk. earth found around Medowie.
stay and linger. The use of a consistent
colour palette and materials can help to C: 0% M: 9% Y: 44% K: 0% C: 19% M: 69% Y: 94% K: 6%
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‘look and feel’. HEX: FFE59F Hex: C16632
Small projects such as shop front
renovations, fence replacements and street Teal for the community spirit shown Brown for the bark of our trees and
furniture may all present opportunities to during the 7 Day Makeover. shells of our delicious macadamias.
create a more cohesive town centre and a
C: 66% M: 5% Y: 35% K: 0% C: 29% M: 41% Y: 56% K: 3%
sense of belonging to the community.
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The colour palette of earthy tones, Hex: b5d3b2 Hex: B59275
represents the many attributes of Medowie
and celebrates the diversity of the broader
Deep green for the tall trees that Deep blue for the cool waters of the
Port Stephens Central Ward region.
form Medowie’s name sake. Grahamstown Dam.
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Rusted steel for industrial Clear-finished timber for the

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and its surrounds. around Medowie.

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 Key
What can we do? Points of Interest Art is in the
Creating vibrancy in our town Heart of Community
Markets Art is an expression of the community…
centres and public spaces create a public mural or put together a
requires a collaborative approach. Ceremonies & Celebrations
“Walk and Talk” street art trail to enjoy
with friends and show off to visitors.
It needs shared ownership from
business, the community and Community Centre
Council to create places that are Entertainment Space
resilient, welcoming and inclusive.
Making Memories
Place activation is not about big
budgets and big infrastructure, Walk to School
it is about creating unique and Be Active or Chill Out
Wayfinding Signage Open spaces like ovals and natural reserves make
innovative experiences and great activation spaces. These areas can be used
Schools
testing new ideas. This approach actively through sport or simply to chill out and
enjoy each other’s company at a casual outdoor
connects local identity both Community Buildings cinema event.
through the built form of the place Shopping Centre
and the programming of the
space.
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Meet in the Street!

Did you know? Liven up our streets with
unique pop up displays, coffee
van or acoustic busker to add
Did you know that Council offers vibrancy – little things make a
a range of funding streams for big difference!

our community to create vibrant

places and improve the liveability
of their town? Visit our website to
find out more or call us on
4888 0255. Meet the Makers
Do you know someone growing their own produce
in Medowie? Consider creating a produce swap or
farmers market or take some time to attend an open
flower farm tour in your very own backyard.
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you love doesn’t have to be difficult… Areas such as
parks are ideal to host smaller classes like painting,
tai chi, meditation or even host a book club
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Show us the Medowie Magic!
Do you have a great idea for an event for Medowie?
Talk to your friends to see what ideas you can come
up with - it could be a food truck fiesta, garden party
or as simple as live music for everyone to enjoy.
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Medowie Council purchased the land at 38 Ferodale
Road in 2021. The concept plan shows
how this site and immediate surrounds can
along main roads, as well as other road
treatments, will help slow traffic and make it
easier to cross the road for both people and

Town Centre become a multifunctional space that delivers

on the community vision by accommodating
wildlife, while contributing to the town’s ‘tall
trees’ character.
a range of community priorities. The site
Concept Plan
There will be space for social gatherings, such
could include retail premises, housing, tourist as picnics, markets, or events. The mix of
accommodation, pathways, car parking, uses at the village square will create a vibrant
recreation and play spaces, and a meeting place and strengthen the sense of community.
The Medowie Town Centre Concept place for Medowie.
The vegetated land to the west of the site
Plan was prepared in response The future development areas represent a can be reserved as a conservation area.
to what you told us was important higher density style of development, specially Native vegetation can be rehabilitated and
in recent workshops, surveys and designed to fit within and enhance the natural restored, and opportunities to access this
discussions - to create a great place environment. These buildings could provide area for passive recreation will be explored.
for the community of Medowie. The housing or tourist accommodation on the The site will be enhanced through carefully
concept plan provides an indication upper floors, while retail space, catering for selected landscaping, with a strong focus on
of what the town centre expansion businesses like boutique shops and cafes, native species, which will reinforce Medowie’s
site and surrounding streets might is provided at ground level to activate the natural bushland setting.
look like. This concept will be refined village square. Development controls will be
through further consultation and prepared to ensure that future development
master-planning of the site. Changes protects and enhances the highly valued
to the concept are made as detailed village character of Medowie. A community
information becomes available. and cultural precinct contains the existing
community centre, to cater for future
population growth.
The concept plan aims to improve walkability
in and around the town centre expansion site
by connecting key destinations with new and
better pathways in a more pedestrian friendly
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 Town Centre
Concept Plan
Legend
1 Village square
2 Potential Recreation Precinct with
play area
3 Access road with avenue of trees
4 Carparking
5 Conservation area
6 Future residential development site
7 Riparian corridor and drainage
upgrade works
8 Connection paths through site
9 Upgrades to Ferrodale Road
10 Upgrades to Peppertree Road
11 Future mixed use site
12 Community and culture precinct

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Concept Plan

IMPORTANT NOTE

Peppertree Road
Please note that this is a DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN ONLY and does
not represent a finalised design. This plan has been completed for
the purpose of informing future detailed design development and will
develop over time (August 2022).

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Actions Getting our streetscapes right Enjoy sustainable gardening

The streetscape has a big impact on the look There is a growing interest in sustainable
Key: Emerging themes and feel of a place. The quality of a street gardening, but many would-be gardeners
affects whether people choose to walk, cycle don’t know where to start. Together with
or take the car and can affect whether people knowledgeable community groups, a series
Environment Open Space feel safe. of education programs and a sustainable
It is important that the right vegetation is planting guide will be developed for Medowie
Management planted in the right place and that there is residents to learn about sustainable
Movement gardening, the use of appropriate garden
and safety sufficient street furniture like shade structures,
rubbish bins, and seating. A streetscape varieties, bush tucker, edible species and
guide will be developed to provide guidance shade species. Community members could
Character Economy
about streetscape embellishments such as consider creating a community garden or a
landscaping, paving, materials and colours; native edible garden with likeminded people to
strengthening the rural character of Medowie practice and teach their skills.
Key: Council’s roles
and reflecting the town’s character as the
Coordinate Deliver “place of tall trees”. This will guide private
landscaping and street tree planting, and
provide inspiration for developers.
Partnership Support

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 Caring for Medowie’s environment Native is best Living and working in
your community
Community members could organise a The town centre extension site is currently
working bee or support conservation group to dominated by exotic pine trees, which Medowie’s Liveability index results
help care for Medowie’s environment. Projects impacts on the ability of native flora to flourish have inspired a series of action items.
could include looking after native vegetation and offers limited habitat for native wildlife. Port Stephens Council is part of the
in reserves to provide a high quality Removal of these pine trees and replanting community and we have various roles
environment for local fauna and native bees, the site with native species will be a great in delivering these actions.
or maintain stormwater quality improvement conservation outcome for Medowie and will
As a coordinator, we will provide
devices to mitigate risk of pollutants entering create habitat and wildlife movement corridors
guidance on how to start your
waterways. Council can put you in touch for our precious native animals. Maintaining
project, help by identifying approvals
with existing groups, or talk to us about this new vegetation would make a great
required, advise you about funding
setting up a new group. We can also help project for a community group.
opportunities, get you in touch with
you access community grant funding for your
other organisations, or advocate for
proposed project.
your project.
Reach out the Council’s Volunteers Support
As a supporter, we may provide
Officer to express your interest in joining a
support, permission, inspiration or
conservation group.
funding.
In delivering, we will fund and deliver
the project.
As a partner, we will work with the
community, business, developers, and
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 Keeping our drinking water clean Smart, green and clean Get back to nature
and safe
Medowie has an opportunity to implement Residents and visitors highly value the
Medowie plays a very important role in a smart, clean and green philosophy by natural setting of Medowie. Opportunities to
maintaining healthy drinking water catchments introducing sustainable practices into the be immersed in the natural environment in
for the region. High value conservation land design of new public spaces and businesses. public spaces and along pathways should
often coincides with flood prone land or Consideration should be given to including be provided. This could include aesthetically
land required for drainage, forming a ‘blue- solar panels on public and private buildings, pleasing boardwalks over flood prone areas,
green’ corridor. Opportunities to beautify and planting trees to provide shade and reduce bird hides with educational and interpretive
maintain blue-green corridors can be explored heat, as well as investigating the inclusion of information to increase awareness and
with the aim of achieving both environmental USB and EV charging stations throughout our encourage environmental responsibility
benefits, and community and recreational public spaces. or working with relevant agencies to
benefits, by including boardwalks, interpretive improve connections to state forests and
signage and seating. National Parks.
Educational programs can support these
projects and inform the community and
school aged children about our shared
responsibilities for water management and
quality. Partnerships between community,
schools, Council, state agencies and Hunter
Water Corporation would be essential in
making these actions successful.

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 I like to move it, move it – moving Get fit and have fun Signpost the town centre
around Medowie
Pathways are more than a piece of Attracting visitors to the town centre starts
It is important that everyone can move infrastructure to get you from A to B. People with helping them locate it! Update Google
around a place in a safe and convenient can discover something new “just around the Maps and other online mapping systems to
way. Medowie has experienced significant corner” and walking or cycling becomes an label the Medowie Town Centre and consider
growth over the past several years, with adventure particularly with new or temporary supplementing these online tools with
new residents and businesses investing in uses popping-up in the area. Pathways can appropriate signage along Medowie Road or
the town. incorporate art, be environmental or historical create an attractive town centre map.
trails, invite fitness, or play and provide easy
While various means of transport need
and safe access to destinations in the town
to coexist, in some areas pedestrians will
centre. Enhancing pathways with exercise
have a clear priority over cars. We can trial
equipment and activating them through
this idea with occasional road closures for
events such as a Medowie Park Run, will
events, markets, or cycling and think about
open up more opportunities for the community
introducing end of trip options. That way
to activate and utilise these routes in different
we can see what may work and what the
and interesting ways.
response is.
An updated traffic study will guide future
infrastructure projects.

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 Village loop Extend and connect cycleways Getting to school safely

The Medowie town centre is car orientated Options for active and more sustainable Giving our kids a safe walking and cycling
and does not provide a pedestrian or transport will be encouraged and investigated. environment to get to school is great
bicycle friendly environment. Consider Existing shared pathways could be extended for their physical wellbeing, confidence,
the construction of a shared pathway loop and improved to include connections to independence, and for creating social
connecting the town centre to the shared nearby suburbs, key features and sites. connections. Shared paths along Ferodale
path along Medowie Road, and provide easy Investigate options and extend the Medowie Road to connect to school will benefit
access to end of trip facilities and amenities in Road shared path to the RAAF Base Medowie’s kids. Regular ‘walk to school’
the town centre. (at Williamtown), Newcastle Airport and and ‘safe cycling’ days can be organised to
Raymond Terrace to improve and enable encourage the use of these paths.
better commuter options.

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 Define Medowie’s character Controls for the look and feel of the Celebrate trees
Medowie town centre
What do we really mean when we refer to To reinforce Medowie as ‘place of the tall
Medowie as the ‘place of tall trees’, or having To ensure that Medowie’s town centre trees’, it is proposed to plant an ‘avenue
a ‘village feel’? Using liveability data and develops in a desirable way, a site specific of trees’ along Medowie’s main roads. To
feedback from community workshops, we can Development Control Plan (DCP) for the celebrate, a planting day can be organised
create a more detailed character description Medowie town centre will be prepared. that includes multiple sites around town.
for Medowie. This character description can The new DCP chapter will include the Council will help facilitate partnerships and
be used in the design of the built environment existing shopping precinct and the town activities with local schools, community
and celebrated through theming for unique centre expansion site. The DCP will set groups and seek corporate sponsors to
events, public art, community activities, and out the future character of the town centre, align efforts with initiatives such as National
place making. including creating a natural setting and a high Tree Day.
degree of connectivity. Objectives should
include achieving a shady and green town
centre, with buildings designed to fit within a
natural setting.

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 Community connection Creative solutions for place making Spice up Peppertree Road

Community groups are important to the Creating great places doesn’t always have Murals, sculptures, landscaping, and
vitality of a place. They offer encouragement, to cost large amounts of money or require interesting street furniture create a sense of
connection, resources and support. You permanent fixtures. Commercial operators place and help reinforce a town’s character.
might want to support some of the efforts and shopkeepers could consider running Peppertree Road is an ideal location for
and projects that existing groups are doing a kiosk style business, potentially renting murals and art installations to increase the
or talk to council’s Vibrant Places team who out play equipment, quirky furniture such visual appeal of the town centre. Some
can provide advice on how to create your own as beanbags, as well as selling food and businesses have already made a start, but
community group. souvenirs. There is also opportunity to there is still more to do, like in the surrounding
develop a makers space to support the shopping areas. An avenue of street trees and
creative community in Medowie. If this sounds the provision of street furniture and lighting will
like you, we encourage you to talk to our spice up this street even more.
Vibrant Places team to discuss your ideas.

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 Create a Main Street

Medowie’s town centre lacks a classic ‘country

town’ main street. Road treatments, building
design, pedestrian facilities and landscaping
will transform Ferodale Road from a car
focussed collector road, to a charming main
street that prioritises pedestrians. To reclaim
Ferodale Road for pedestrians, a main street
public domain plan will be required for the
road between the bridge over Campvale Drain
to the roundabout at Medowie Road. A main
street should provide opportunities for on-
street parking, additional street trees, crossing
points and new pathways. Ferodale Road
will need to be widened to accommodate
this change. Investigate opportunities to
develop a similar public domain plan for
Peppertree Road.

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 Let’s play! The heart of town

Building on the great work of the 7 Day community has some great ideas for such The new town centre expansion will offer
Makeover, the community have made clear a recreational precinct as shown in the quality public space for people to come
that they want to spend time with their engagement report that accompanies this together, play, socialise and do business. With
friends and family in the heart of Medowie. place plan. your help, the open space areas planned for
There is an opportunity for a new, integrated Where it will be located, what elements the site will become the new heart of town
recreational precinct close to the shops and should be included and what it may look like – the place to be, to meet friends, recreate,
community facilities, and well connected by requires further investigation. When the time dine, or to just relax. The design of the open
footpaths and cycleways. comes, we want you to get involved and help space, which could include pocket parks
A recreational precinct could include us design a place that will be exciting for our to support small group activities, will be
elements like a play space, skate park, community as well as friends, families and determined through the master planning of
climbing structures and nature play so visitors when they visit the town centre. the site. Would you like to be involved in small
that it can be enjoyed by a range of ages. tai chi and yoga classes, host regular boot
A great community hub integrates with its camps, organise a ‘movies in the park’ event,
surroundings and offers amenities for parents or have Christmas carols with your community
and carers such as a comfortable place to in our open spaces?
sit and watch the kids play, somewhere to Until such time that the town centre expansion
grab a coffee, or a bite to eat. The Medowie site is ready, you can use an existing park
or space for your group activity. Get a group
together and talk to Council’s Vibrant Places
team about your proposed activity.

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 Light it up Make it happen – rezoning the town Has it worked?
centre expansion site
Creative use of lighting is a great place In 2021, a liveability assessment was
making tool. It improves safety through Land at the town centre expansion undertaken for an area along Ferodale
passive surveillance and encourages people site requires rezoning to enable future Road between Peppertree Road and the
to stay out longer, supporting the night-time development. Council will prepare a planning Medowie Road roundabout. Visitors provided
economy. Lighting up pathways, seating, proposal to ensure sufficient future supply of insight into the strengths and priorities
trees and buildings will make the town centre residential and commercial land, while also for improvement of this area and these
a more pleasant place to be. Lighting needs identifying land suitable for environmental comments were used in the preparation of
to be carefully designed to not impose on conservation (environmental zones) and this place plan. To see if the place plan actions
wildlife habitat, where it can scare away native recreational purposes. have had a positive impact on the town,
animals, and the use of sustainable options an Impact Maximiser assessment will be
like solar should be investigated. undertaken in about 5 years.

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 Planning the town centre expansion Linger for longer A signature event for Medowie

Medowie has a unique opportunity to plan for The 7-Day Makeover in Medowie Medowie does not have a signature event
an extension to its town centre from scratch. demonstrated that communities can shape that celebrates the town and its people.
Council, together with other key stakeholders their own environment. Small-scale projects Consider designing and delivering an annual
like residents, business, and state government can create a sense of place when they signature event that is specific to Medowie.
agencies will work together to create a celebrate the essence and look and feel We encourage the community to work with
masterplan for the site. The masterplan of Medowie. Council to identify unique opportunities to
will incorporate the community vision and Community members and groups can run create an event that highlights the things you
priorities, and respond to the Medowie place based activations and projects, with love about your place.
character description and guidelines. It Council support, that include music, art,
will define the type and best location of sensory gardens, and custom-made street
commercial, residential, recreation and furniture like benches.
open spaces required, including supporting
infrastructure, pathways and connections Do you have a great idea for projects that
to surrounding areas, and environmental you’d like to see in your town centre and
and drainage and stormwater quality public spaces? Council will work with you to
infrastructure. Staging of development and scope out your idea for events and projects
funding opportunities will also be investigated that will add vibrancy to Medowie, giving more
through this process. Council will undertake reasons for people to come together, enjoy
comprehensive community engagement each other’s company to benefit business and
during the master planning process. build community.

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 Celebrate rural Top spot for a tourist stop Establish a Medowie Town Team

Medowie’s soils are rich and fertile and Creating drawcards for tourists to visit, stay Align the vision and ambitions of residents
support many small producing farms and local and shop in towns takes a dedicated effort. and local businesses by creating a local group
growers. There is opportunity to celebrate the Medowie’s proximity to Newcastle Airport and that can deliver quick wins and progress
contribution that these farm gate experiences the Pacific Highway makes it a top spot for a bigger ideas. One option for doing this could
offer the community. Council can work with tourist stop! be to establish a Medowie Town Team. This
growers to create an ongoing community food Developing key attractions such as a hedge will help local change makers find each other
market to showcase local farms and highlight maze, tree tops adventure, a graffiti wall as and connect with potential partners across
flowers, food and produce. These events well as leafy open space would help draw Port Stephens. Establishing this group is
could include presentations or local produce visitors to Medowie. Diversifying the tourism also the first step towards developing a clear
dinners. For those a little more established, offering will help attract more visitors from identity, brand, and vision for Medowie as a
there is also the option to create farm gate within the LGA as well as from further afield. great place to live, work and play.
experiences and agritourism opportunities for As day visitors extend their stay, there will
your business. be options for Medowie to consider hosting
RV friendly vehicles and commercial
accommodation options should be explored.

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