CHIEF executive Michael Cameron believes The GPT Group has enough support to make the proposed $600 million Newcastle CBD development a reality despite more resistance from the Save Our Rail lobbyists.

GPT had previously said it would only proceed if the heavy inner-city rail line was removed or redeveloped to allow access from its Hunter Street Mall precinct to the harbour.

Mr Cameron said on Wednesday the development company would be happy with a light rail concept if that was the state government’s preferred option.

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