Lake Macquarie

Go ahead for new Windale hub. Construction is poised to begin this year on a multi-purpose centre in Windale featuring a high-tech library, modern community spaces and a flexible layout in which the community can connect, learn and create. The NSW Government’s Regional Planning Panel has given the green light

New sporting facilities at Warners Bay. A new $1.5 million clubhouse and amenities building at Feighan Oval is open for 2021. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said local teams and spectators would benefit from the new facilities. I’m glad that these facilities are now available for the Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie economy humming as $3M worth of Council projects move into the fast lane. Ten playgrounds, multiple shared paths stretching from Cameron Park to Cardiff, and several intersection upgrades in Morisset, Windale and Charlestown are among 49 community infrastructure projects funded by development contributions. Taylor Park at Barnsley. Lake

An amenities block on the Fernleigh Track will include an accessible toilet, two unisex toilets and bike racks. The $200,000 facility will be installed near the end of the Fernleigh Track at Belmont, off the Railway Parade car park. Project Manager Tess Dziwulski said cyclists and pedestrians had long requested

$100m capital works program puts Lake Mac on road to recovery post-COVID. Lake Macquarie City Council spent almost $100 million on capital works across the City in the 2019-20 financial year, keeping the wheels turning on economic activity as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. The $99.3 million spend outlined in

Costco Lake Macquarie is a landmark 14,000 sqm warehouse and fuel station in the City’s North West Catalyst Area. More than 250 new jobs will be created, and millions of dollars will be injected into Lake Macquarie City annually after the Hunter Regional Planning Panel approved the project. Lake Macquarie

Toronto residents will get their first look at the draft masterplan for the Toronto foreshore as part of further community consultation that will be used to finalise a preferred plan. The draft masterplan features new boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, expanded playground and café, a bike hub, new lookout locations,

Feedback Sought on future of Charlestown and Gateshead. Lake Macquarie City Council wants input from the community on how to manage and improve development in Charlestown and Gateshead in the coming years. Council will be exploring ways to enhance both centres for the local community, with the aim of making

A Plan of Management for Morisset Showground is being developed on the future of the community space. The camping site at Morisset Showground. The plan will be formed through community consultation for a better understanding of the issues and opportunities at the historic site. The Morisset showground has been a

Developer contributions discount could drive more affordable housing in Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie City Council will support the development of more affordable housing by introducing an 85 per cent discount on development contributions. The proposal would see a discount applied on development contributions for specific types of social and affordable

Hazard reduction burn in Awaba Bay, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) with Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, and Lake Macquarie City Council, will do hazard reduction burning in the Awaba Bay section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Subject to favourable

A-list authors in Lake’s Living Smart online series. Political journalist, activist and author Sarah Wilson will provide a personal insight into how we can better understand and reframe our lives during tumultuous times. She appears next Wednesday as one of the Living Smart Beyond 2020 program of online events. Wilson,

Lake Macquarie tourism bouncing back thanks to Sydneysiders seeking getaways. Lake Macquarie tourism is bouncing back despite COVID-19, with many operators reporting an increase in bookings thanks to Sydneysiders holidaying closer to home. Lake Mac Holiday Parks Coordinator Garry Ellem (left) with Lake Macquarie Cruises GM Peter Hanrahan and Dep