1. Pedestrian safety
Need for improved crossings, traffic calming and reduced vehicle dominance, particularly near Elgin Street and Church Street.
Maitland City Council has been awarded $1 million under the reVITALise – Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy Grant, funded by the NSW Government.
This funding will enable the delivery of place-based improvements at Maitland Station and its surrounding area with the aim to create a safer, more welcoming and vibrant transport hub precinct, build seamless connectivity for the first and last mile journeys and activate the Maitland Station precinct.
To shape a place-led, community-informed concept plan for the Maitland Station precinct, Council undertook a staged and inclusive engagement process between February and April 2025.
How we engaged
What we heard
What we heard
We heard that the community wants:
- A safer, more pedestrian friendly environment
- A vibrant and welcoming arrival experience
- Clear and engaging visual and physical connections to key city destinations
- Improved activation, lighting, and identity driven placemaking
The community expressed that the funding should be prioritised to three key locations:
- Maitland Station entry
- Railway, Church and Elgin Street connection points to Maitland Station
- Connection to Maitland Park
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2. Lighting and visibility
Strong support for creative and functional lighting to improve safety and enhance atmosphere after dark.
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3. Wayfinding and connection
Calls for clearer, more intuitive pathways linking the station to Maitland Park and the CBD.
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4. Green and welcoming spaces
Greening, trees and landscaped areas were seen as critical to comfort and visual appeal.
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5. Public art and identity
A desire to reflect Maitland’s unique identity through murals, interpretive signage and creative installations.
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6. Activation and use
Interest in flexible spaces, pop-up activities and design features that encourage everyday use and passive surveillance.
* Images are for inspiration only and have been provided as a visual reference to illustrate the type of intervention being explored. Final design and outcomes may differ and will be subject to community input, feasibility and further design development.
In their own words
In their own words
What's next?
What's next?
These community-led priorities will directly inform the development of the precinct’s concept design and guide feasibility assessments to ensure proposed interventions are practical, deliverable, and aligned with local needs.
Stay tuned for concept designs!
