Northern neighbour giving Sydney a run for its money

By Sue Williams
Updated September 20 2017 - 10:48pm, first published 10:39pm
Northern neighbour giving Sydney a run for its money
Northern neighbour giving Sydney a run for its money
Northern neighbour giving Sydney a run for its money
Northern neighbour giving Sydney a run for its money

A construction boom with a record $1 billion-plus in building approvals, a massive $650 million state government infrastructure spend with a light rail system and CBD upgrade ??? the city of Newcastle is surging ahead.