Another year of growth at Hunter Business Park has seen the Black Hill estate continue to take shape, with new businesses becoming operational, construction progressing across the precinct and the next stage of the development moving closer.
Following the registration and release of Stage 1 in 2025, 2026 has marked the next phase for the estate as businesses begin operating from their new facilities and activity continues across the site.
Businesses now operational at Hunter Business Park
Hunter Business Park is now home to a growing number of businesses, with Hunter Buildings, EFN, Tyremax, Compas Transport, Drew Project Services and Coast to Valley Garage Doors among those now operating from the estate.
Hunter Buildings – Commercial & Industrial Building Solutions
Hunter Buildings commenced operations from its new 12,000 sqm Black Hill facility in March 2026, consolidating its previous Thornton and Warabrook sites into one purpose-built location.
EFN – Engineering Fabricators Newcastle
EFN is a steel construction business specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of structural steel for tier-one commercial projects in NSW. EFN commenced operations from its new 12,000 sqm Black Hill facility in March 2026.
Tyremax – Tyre Distribution & Supply
Tyremax Australia is dedicated to supporting tyre retailers with the products, service and expertise required to succeed in today’s tyre industry. With strategically located distribution centres across the country, Tyremax supplies high-quality passenger, 4×4, commercial, agricultural and industrial tyres backed by reliable logistics and on-the-ground support.
Drew Project Services – Engineering Consultancy Australia
Drew Project Services is a specialist engineering consultancy providing mechanical and structural engineering services Australia-wide.
Compas Transport – State & Interstate Transport Solutions
Compas Transport offers comprehensive, fast and reliable linehaul and distribution services with impeccable customer service.
Coast to Valley Garage Doors – Garage Door Installation & Repairs
Coast to Valley Garage Doors provides local garage door installation, repair and servicing services.
Works continuing across the estate
Development continues across Hunter Business Park, with the following expected to progress over the coming months:
- Hunter Valley Solar Foundry (HVSF) – Innovating solar technology for a sustainable future
The HVSF will be a new Australian manufacturing facility producing advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. HVSF will establish a solar module manufacturing facility at Hunter Business Park, with a production capacity of up to 500 megawatts (MW) per annum. - The Depot – A modern 26-unit industrial strata development
- Viney Creek Park – A modern 12-unit industrial strata complex
- NSW Air Conditioning
- Knauf
Looking ahead to Stage 2
With Stage 1 continuing to develop and more businesses establishing operations within the estate, planning is now progressing towards the next stage of Hunter Business Park.
With 10 lots remaining in Stage 2, registration is expected in early 2027, creating further opportunities for businesses looking to establish or expand within one of the Hunter’s key industrial locations.
Located at Black Hill, Hunter Business Park provides direct connections to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Hunter Expressway and surrounding freight network, supporting businesses operating across Newcastle, the Hunter and broader NSW.