Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched a tender seeking a technical adviser for the light rail line in Newcastle.

The light rail will run east from the new Wickham transport interchange along the existing rail corridor, before moving south to connect with Hunter Street and Scott Street and terminating at Pacific Park.

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The new light rail route combines major benefits of the two routes that were initially identified by Transport for NSW.

In July, the government has unveiled detailed designs for Newcastle’s inner-city Wickham transport interchange.

"This tender represents the next step towards delivering light rail and follows geotechnical investigations that took place earlier this year."

The announcement is a further demonstration of the government’s commitment to delivering light rail for the region.

NSW minister for transport and infrastructure Andrew Constance said: "We are getting on with the job of delivering these key revitalisation projects for the people of Newcastle.

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"This tender represents the next step towards delivering light rail and follows geotechnical investigations that took place earlier this year."

The tender calls for suitably qualified firms to fulfil the role of technical advisor and they must be able to show specialist experience in engineering, urban design and light rail systems.

Constance further noted: "We are committed to getting light rail in Newcastle right. To do this, we need the right people to advise us on a range of technical studies that will feed into the planning process.

"The delivery of a well-planned light rail network in Newcastle will help reignite confidence in the region, boosting jobs and visitor numbers."

The light rail project is expected to support urban renewal in the future, as a part of revitalising Newcastle.

According to NSW, further consultation and the release of planning documents for Newcastle Light Rail are expected later this year.

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