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Lake Macquarie City Council

Locality: Speers Point

Phone: +61 2 4921 0333

Address: 126-138 Main Road 2284 Speers Point, NSW, Australia

Website: http://lakemac.com.au

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25.01.2022 As we approach the summer season, the NSW DPI Fisheries is encouraging members of the public to stay informed about the requirements for releasing fish into NSW waterways. You can also learn more about best fishing practices and guidelines to minimise impact on the environment and other members of the community at https://fal.cn/3a2f8 #lakemac #fishing #summer

25.01.2022 Exciting news for boaters and the wider community. Belmont St Jetty, Swansea upgrades are underway! The new jetty will ensure vessels of all sizes can berth safely during all tides. We're jointly funding the $634,000 project with Transport for NSW through the NSW Boating Now program. ... The project will see the existing jetty demolished. The replacement structure will include fender piles, a fixed deck built out from the existing seawall and a gangway to a floating pontoon. Moving with the water level, the pontoon will ensure consistent access to the facility, despite the large tidal range of the channel. The new jetty and pontoon are expected to be complete and re-opened for community use mid-February 2021. More: https://lm.city/32CN1LL #lakemac #ourlakemac #boatinglife #lakelife #boatingnow Yasmin Catley MP

24.01.2022 Update: Redhead Beach is now open. Happy swimming! ------------------------------------------- A dangerous rip at Redhead Beach has forced its closure this morning. Our trusty lifeguards will continue to reassess the conditions and reopen the beach once the tide drops and the conditions are safer for swimming. If you are hoping to cool off in the water today Blacksmiths, Catherine Hill and Caves Beach are currently being patrolled, or head to one of our beautiful lake baths. You'll find more information on our lake baths at http://lm.city/jettysrampsbaths #lakemac #beachsafety

24.01.2022 Improvement works on Wangi Library and Creative Hub are set to start before Christmas. Having undergone consultation with the community the library will be transformed into a facility that supports collaborative cultural projects, lifelong learning opportunities and meaningful experiences. The works will include new amenities, refreshed interior and browsing collections, extended all-weather balcony, wet space and new self-service technologies. The library will close 21 Dec...ember - April 2021. The after-hours chute will remain open for returns until Monday 4 January 2021, after which returns will then need to be made at Morisset or Toronto libraries. More: https://www.lakemac.com.au//Wangi-Wangi-Library-and-Creati #lakemac #improvementworks #publiclibrary

24.01.2022 How often do you think Fernleigh Track is used by pedestrians and cyclists in a week? Data from earlier this month recorded more than 10,000 movements within a week, made up of an almost even number of cyclists and pedestrians. Installation of sensors along the Fernleigh Track at Whitebridge and Tramway Track near Glendale TAFE will greatly improve the way we monitor usage of these two shared pathways. Where we have previously obtained this data from a biannual manual count..., we will now be able to report on more accurate minute-by-minute usage counts broken up by cyclists and pedestrians. This data will help us better manage these pathways and plan for the future. More: https://lm.city/34ws9Hp #smartcities #smartcity #lakemac #sharedpathways #fernleightrack #tramwaytrack

24.01.2022 We’re down at Speers Point Park to announce the commencement of a really exciting project. Stay tuned as we go live for the announcement.

23.01.2022 Author of The Climate Cure, climate scientist and former Australian of the Year, Tim Flannery will be leading an online book club Wednesday 2 December. The Living Smart book club will cover topics about our environmental future and the need for a nation-wide response to the climate emergency. Join the discussion from the comfort of you home. Bookings are essential: lm.city/timflannery #livingsmart #lsbeyond2020 #lakemac #bookclub

23.01.2022 Students from Teralba Public School share what they like doing outdoors, why they like living in Lake Macquarie and why it's important to look after the environment. We're joining them to acknowledge and celebrate sustainable living with our Living Smart Beyond 2020 online events. Check the events out at www.livingsmartfestival.com.au and get involved! #lsbeyond2020 #livingsmart #letslivesmart #lakemac

23.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: The Weir Road, Barnsley, is closed due to rain. With rain forecast over the coming days we expect the road will remain closed for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated.

22.01.2022 We're looking forward to working collaboratively with City of Newcastle on upgrades to Boundary Street Kotara South. The work, starting tomorrow, will include replacing the existing kerb and road pavement, installing a new drainage system and upgrading existing bus stops and removal of driveway gutter bridges on the southern end of the street. Working together will allow us both to maintain consistent service delivery in our neighbouring cities, particularly in areas where we share a boundary. We expect works to be complete by mid-2021. #letsworktogether #letscollaborate #lakemac #newcastle

22.01.2022 How would you spend $500? We have 4 x $500 gift cards to give away to local businesses who complete our online survey looking at how we can best support Lake Mac businesses of all sizes across a wide field of industries. Help us gain a better understanding of how to support your business and go in a draw for a chance to win 1 of 4 $500 eftpos cards. Complete the survey: shape.lakemac.com.au/business-survey

22.01.2022 Tickets are still available for our Living Smart - Beyond 2020 book club event with climate change expert and former Australian of the Year Tim Flannery. Professor Flannery will discuss the main themes covered in his new book, The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the era of COVID-19, followed by a live Q&A with participants. The event will take place online next Wednesday 2 December between 7.30-8.30pm. #lakemac #livingsmart #ClimateChange https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-smart-author-talk-ti

22.01.2022 We're installing some trial tidal gates onto targeted stormwater drains to help mitigate tidal inundation in Swansea. We've been working with the community on developing solutions for future flood risks in particular areas around the City. Once installed we will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the gates until late next year. The pilot project is funded by the NSW Government's Increasing Resilience to Climate Change program, supported by Local Government NSW. More: shape.lakemac.com.au/adapting-swansea #planningforourfuture #lakemac #swansea #tidalgates

22.01.2022 Vinyls. A guitar. Bicycles. Fishing gear. Chandeliers. Ski wear. Furniture. Talk about a Super Street Sale! Some really great pre-loved items are seeking a new home this weekend with two big Super Street Sales at Dobell Drive, Wangi Wangi this Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. ... Saturday 14 November: 197, 281, 286, 340 and 342 Dobell Drive will be selling CDs, vinyls, croquet mallets, a dressmaker's mannequin, clothes, a guitar, alarm system, curtains, bicycles, books, fishing gear and more. Sunday 15 November: 121, 197, 205, 281, 286 and 342 Dobell Drive will be selling retro lights, chandeliers, curtains, rods, kitchen items, ski wear, furniture toys and more. Both garage sales will start at 9am-4pm each day. Jump along to grab a bargain. If you and your neighbours are interested in hosting your own Super Street Sale in the future jump over to www.lakemac.com.au/super-street-sale and fill out the registration form. #sustainableliving #preloveditems #garagesale #sustainablecity #lakemac #superstreetsale

22.01.2022 Who's ready to fly? The new playground upgrade at Taylor Park, Barnsley is ready for little testers to play tomorrow from 10am. The playground design was chosen by the community, it features a skytower with views across the park, an underdeck play shop, small dual slides and staircase and a high tube slide. The crowning jewel is arguably the skyrider - flying fox. It also features a climbing cube, accessible rotating saucer, equipment for sensory play and motor skill develo...pment, equal access excavator and chimes music panel. The upgrade complements the existing swings at the park creating a great play space for all ages. #letsplay #lakemac

20.01.2022 How would you go eating a meat free meal? The Living Smart Beyond 2020 program is encouraging us to be mindful of what we're eating and how it may impact the environment. In partnership with MasterChef star Steph de Sousa the Meat Free Challenge encourages participants to eat two meat-free meals each week for the full month of November. The first 100 registered participants will receive a free starter pack filled with goodies, including recipe cards created by Steph. There ar...e also weekly giveaways for participants who share photos of their own meat-free meals using #meatfreelakemac, with popular cookbooks up for grabs throughout the month. If this sounds like a challenge you'd be up for register now: lm.city/3i6u2OE #meatfreemeals #meatfreechallenge #lsbeyond2020 #livingsmart #livingsustainably #sustainablefood #sustainableeating

20.01.2022 Update: The Barnsley Weir has reopened. Thank you for your patience. Barnsley Weir is closed due to this afternoons heavy rainfall . We’ll provide an update when it reopens. Thank you for your patience.

19.01.2022 A wonderful night celebrating Feast for the Senses 2020 at Rathmines Theatre. Amazing food and drinks, great music and a fun atmosphere - a true feast! Special thanks to the wonderful Stephanie de Sousa for the delicious vegetarian menu! #lakemac #feastforthesenses #rathmines #sustainability

18.01.2022 Blacksmiths has been reopened. ........................... We thank our lifeguards for continuing to keep us safe in the water. Sometimes that means keeping us safe from the incredible sea life which live in there. We will let you know once Blacksmiths beach has been deemed safe to reopen.

17.01.2022 Check out the 16 actions detailed in the draft 2021/24 Children and Families Strategy. The actions aim to keep our children safe, support child development and provide connections and support for families and family services. Feedback on the draft plan can be provided up until 23 November at www.shape.lakemac.com.au/kids #letshoptoitlakemac #lakemac #lakemacfamilies

17.01.2022 We're working on the final touches for Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park Playground. We encourage locals in the area to come on down to the park located at Newcastle St, Morisset from 3:30pm tomorrow 1 December and try out the new playground equipment. We know the project has taken a lot longer to complete than we originally expected with unforeseen remediation of the site required, but we are so thankful for the patience of the community and cannot wait to see the space being used and enjoyed by all. #lakemac #letsplay #berniegoodwin

17.01.2022 Johnson Property Group Watagan Park is commencing works on the new Cooranbong Park Recreation Facility and they want the community's help deciding which playground design to go ahead with. Check out the features below and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3C7L5MS by January 31. #letsplay #lakemac #cooranbong #wataganpark

16.01.2022 Have you organised to collect your free native plants yet? We still have a few spots available for the pop up giveaways at Wyee next Tuesday 20 October and Morisset next Friday 23 October. Bookings are essential and are limited to one per Lake Mac household. Book now: lm.city/nativeplantgiveaway

16.01.2022 Share opinions on local issues. Represent mates and peers. Help make decisions that will drive change in the community. Lake Mac residents aged 12-24 wanting to have a real say in things that matter to young people in regional NSW are encouraged to apply for NSW Government's Regional Youth Taskforce. Applications close this Sunday 18 October 2020... www.nsw.gov.au/RegionalYouthTaskforce See more

16.01.2022 UPDATE: The Weir Road, Barnsley has reopened. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: The Weir Road, Barnsley, is closed due to yesterday’s heavy rain. We will monitor water levels and advise when the road has reopened.

16.01.2022 Meat free meals even the kids will love with Steph De Sousa. Register lm.city/meatfree

15.01.2022 Pedestrian improvements Our City Works team have been busy completing upgrades to Anzac Parade and York Street, Teralba. The upgrades included two new pedestrian crossings, kerb extensions and additional street lighting. We appreciate your patience while our team completed this work and hope these new additions make walking around Teralba safer and easier! #lakemac #improvementworks

15.01.2022 HAPPY CHILDREN'S WEEK! Make the most of the dry weather by checking out some of the fun installations around Lake Mac celebrating Children's Week. Take the kids down to Speers Point promenade in the park and embark on a storywalk with author Lynn Jenkins's children's book Ollie's Treasure. Alternatively, try another interactive storytime with author Deborah Kelly's book Dugong Magic at Toronto foreshore. ... If you're keen to brave the weather for a longer trek, there's always a cultural walk through Glenrock State Park or an opportunity to practice mindfulness in the park with exercise boards installed at Wangi Wangi foreshore park, Webb Park, Redhead and Ungala Park, Blacksmiths. Details can be found on our website at lakemac.com.au/childrens-week #childrensweek #lakemac

15.01.2022 Please be mindful of others on the road when travelling these holidays. NSW Roads is predicting very busy roads this season with inter-state and international travel restrictions. We may see an increase in visitors to and from regional areas across the state so please plan ahead, be patient on busy roads, stop and rest when travelling long distances and keep to the speed limit. Let's keep our roads safe this summer. #lakemac #roadsafety

15.01.2022 I see you shiver with antici....pation! What's your favourite line from Rocky Horror? Rathmines Theatre will be hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed evening next month. ... Rocky Horror is just one of three film evenings the theatre will host in November. Also included is a comedy with Fleabag's "hot priest" Andrew Scott and LOOBY: A Documentary, which looks at the life and art of outspoken Archibald Prize winner Keith Looby. Secure your seats: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Rathmines-Theatre #anightatthetheatre #lakemac #rathminestheatre #rockyhorrorpictureshow

15.01.2022 New to MAC - Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie. Present Company showcases some of the Hunter Region's most creative expats and will be on exhibition until December 6. Manggan - gather, gathers, gathering features contemporary Aboriginal art and cultural objects from the Girringun region. ... The third exhibition, Architecture, is the latest in MAC's ongoing Art in Your Community series featuring works of local artists and community groups. Manggan and Architecture will be open until November 29. #lakemac #mac #museumofartandculture #macmuseum

14.01.2022 Here's the first look at the draft Toronto Foreshore Masterplan. Take a closer look at shape.lakemac.com.au/future-toronto and let us know what you think by completing the short online survey. With green space running the length of the 5ha foreshore location, the draft plan offers plenty of room for a picnic and play or even just a walk along the water utilising the new boardwalk connections.... We'll also be heading out to the Rotunda on the foreshore for two COVIDsafe drop-in sessions to listen to feedback on: Thursday 3 December from 3-5pm Saturday 5 December from 10am-noon Visit shape.lakemac.com.au/future-toronto before Friday 18 December 2020 to watch a walkthrough and provide your feedback. #Toronto #lakemac #lakemacquarie

13.01.2022 If your dog is like us and loves a day at Redhead Beach make sure you know the right places to take them so everyone can have a great time. Dogs are allowed off-lead, provided they are under direct supervision, between second and third creek. They are to be on the lead if you are between first and second creek, but they aren't permitted north of first creek at all. These boundaries are in place to ensure our beaches can remain shared and enjoyed by all. We also urge everyone... to pick up after their four-legged pals, and leave the beach in a clean and respectable condition. #lakemac #redhead #lakemacpets

12.01.2022 How's your bookshelf looking? Get your hands on some great titles this week at Lake Mac Libraries' Big Book Fair to beef up that bookshelf. There are over 8,000 books to choose from (maybe a little less after today ) with the fair open 9am - 5pm at Warners Bay Theatre, until this Thursday 15 October. Bookings not required. #lakemac

11.01.2022 There are lots of ways to contact us. If you are currently experiencing difficulty reaching us on our phone line feel free to reach out to us here on Facebook. http://lm.city/contactus

11.01.2022 Plan for the future, embark on a virtual tour of Lake Mac, learn all about online banking or pick up spring gardening tips from ABC Newcastle Gardening Talk-back presenter Doug Twentyman and his wife Carol with our Over 55s program. Events are on from today so make sure you get in and book your spot. More: https://lm.city/3hIkgDb #lakemac #over55s

11.01.2022 MAC - Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie has announced its finalists for the 2020 Lake Art Prize! More than 600 submissions were received for the prize, with the shortlisted finalists set to feature in the Lake Art Prize 2020 Finalist Exhibition. The winner of the prize will be announced on opening night, December 12. More Info: https://www.lakemac.com.au//And-the-finalists-for-the-2020

10.01.2022 Barnsley Weir Road is closed due to the consistent rainfall we've had today. We understand the patience required of the community each time we close this road and greatly appreciate your understanding as we continue work on designing a bridge over the road. We expect construction of the bridge to commence mid-2021. In the meantime it's important to keep in mind that the necessity to close the bridge does not just relate to water over the road but also visibility, debris and condition of the road as a result of pooling water. Updates on the project can be found at https://www.lakemac.com.au/Projects/Bridge-improvement-works

10.01.2022 Council’s next meeting will take place on Monday 14 December 2020, with an Ordinary Council meeting from 6pm. Watch the meeting live online at webcast.lakemac.com.au with live updates posted on Twitter at #LMCCMeetings Some items listed for discussion include a Design review panel recruit and consideration for an Event Funding Program 2020/2021 Round Two. More: https://www.lakemac.com.au//Council-meeting-preview-Monday

09.01.2022 Sending a big congratulations to the 29 finalists named across 13 categories of business excellence in Lake Mac. Our Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards (LMBEA) are a great opportunity to recognise our amazing local businesses and the incredible resilience they've shown this year. Winners will be announced during a virtual award ceremony this Friday 16 October and will progress to the Hunter Business Awards. The 2020 LMBEA are proudly supported by Dantia Service NSW Newcastl...e Herald NEWFM/2HD Studios Jodie Harrison MP ATUNE Health Centres and Allambi Care More: http://lm.city/lmbeafinalists Congratulations Kent Conveyancing The Rainbow Clinic A Growing Understanding- Speech Pathology Caléo Safearth Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio Hunter Plastic Surgery Newcastle by Dr Moncrieff Allambi Care Gravity I.T. Solutions Hire A Hubby Belmont NSW Jetbuzz Lake Macquarie Earth Design and Construction LDC Luxury Dry Cleaning KmActive Oz Tukka Ampcontrol Lake Mac Holiday Parks Next Legal and Conveyancing Graffiti Dans Evergreen Energy Consultants Arrendell Education Empowered Community Services Oasis Media Sarah Kenyon, Creative Business Coach ITEC Group Australia Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows CoastXP Charlestown Bowling Club Ajillity Pilates

09.01.2022 What's your favourite thing about where you live? Over the coming months we will be reviewing planning frameworks across the City to make sure Lake Mac becomes an even better place to live, visit, work and invest in. Currently we are asking for feedback on Charlestown and Gateshead, to share any feedback or ideas head to: https://shape.lakemac.com.au/charlestown-gateshead

09.01.2022 There were so many smiling faces today as we welcomed 25 new Australians at our first Citizenship Ceremonies since Australia Day this year. It was also the first time ceremonies have been held at the refurbished Rathmines Theatre, which included new Aussies who have come from 14 different countries including China, Cuba, France, India, Nigeria, Palau, Thailand, USA and Vietnam just to name a few. Congratulations to all our new Aussies! We are so proud of our diversity an...d of the welcoming nature of our city. #lakemac #citizenship #welcome Cr Kay Fraser - Lake Macquarie Mayor

09.01.2022 Let's empower families! #yourekiddingme #lakemac #childdevelopment #growthanddevelopment

08.01.2022 Update: Catherine Hill Bay, Caves and Redhead remain closed due to hazardous surf and dangerous rips. Blacksmiths Beach is open at this stage. ---------------------------- Our four patrolled beaches are closed today due to hazardous surf. Our lifeguards will continue to monitor the conditions at each beach and advise when they are each safe to reopen. #lakemac

08.01.2022 It looks like it is going to be a hot one this weekend. Be safe and keep space when you're out and about at our beaches, pools, parks and playgrounds. This summer does look a bit different this year, so in addition to slip, slop, slap, seek & slide... keep a towel length (or 1.5m) between you and others... avoid crowded spots by visiting lesser known areas wash your hands regularly. Visit lakemac.com.au/COVID-19/COVID-safe-summer for other ideas of places to go or things to do without the crowds this summer. #LakeMac #covidsafesummer

08.01.2022 We all know Christmas is a time of year when your house, belly and bins are full. It's an important time of year to be mindful of how we can minimise waste that we create, and dispose of it in the correct bin to ensure we have adequate bin space during the festive season. Choosing goods and gifts that have the least amount of packaging, or packaging which is recyclable is a great habit to get into. It's always good to remember excess cardboard and polystyrene can be recycled... free of charge at the Community Recycling Centre at Awaba, every day except Christmas Day. Bins will also continue to be collected over the Christmas and New Year period. Bins that should be collected on Christmas Day will instead be collected on Saturday 26 December. All other collection days remain the same. Let's keep up the good work and have a waste wise Christmas. More: http://lm.city/2KQ5EWM #merrychristmas #wastewise #wastewisechristmas #lakemac

07.01.2022 Belmont (north of and excluding Macquarie Street, west of and excluding Pacific Highway), Belmont North (west of Pacific Highway) and Floraville your bulk waste collection starts from Monday! Don't forget to place your items in separate piles and ensure green waste is bundled and tied. Find out when your next collection is by entering your address on our website: https://www.lakemac.com.au//W/When-are-your-bins-collected

07.01.2022 The final term for 2020 is almost here. School holidays are wrapping up and term 4 is approaching, which means our school zones will be back into action next week. Let's continue to work together to create a safe environment for our kids around schools. More: https://lm.city/34EzLX7 #lakemac #lakemacschools #roadsafety #schoolzones

07.01.2022 This online Q&A session with energy consultants Julien Freed and Evan Darmanin will look at practical ways your electricity bills can be slashed, including your options for solar power and battery installation. Register for the free event to go in the draw to win a 30 minute online one-on-one consultation with an energy expert. Register: lm.city/slashyourbill

07.01.2022 If you're sitting your HSC exams, leaving school to pursue a trainee, apprenticeship or cadet role, currently studying, or thinking about a new career, check out our Education to Employment program. Check out the 22 available positions and apply at lakemac.com.au/vacancies. #lakemac #jobseeker #careeropportunities

06.01.2022 We've got 50 reasons why you should get excited about the summer holidays! Our Lake Mac Summer Holiday Guide features a bunch of really great, affordable activities suitable for families and kids of working parents. Check out what you can get up to in the new year in Lake Mac: lakemac.com.au/activity-guide... #bringon2021 #lakemac #ourlakemac #holidayguide #summerholidays #whatsoninlakemac #whatson

06.01.2022 Council's next meeting will be held Monday 26 October with an Ordinary Council meeting from 6pm. The meeting will be live streamed at webcast.lakemac.com.au with live updates posted on Twitter at #LMCCMeetings Some items listed for discussion include adopting the financial statements for last financial year, and exhibiting the draft Children and Families Strategy 2021/24. More: https://lm.city/3mnAG5R

06.01.2022 We're very proud of the inspiring local initiatives like Theblindchef which was celebrated on The Living Room Friday night. Like all good things, national TV coverage on Lake Mac came in threes on the weekend. Channel 10 also celebrated other foodie delights and adventurous opportunities in Lake Mac on their Saturday morning program Destination Dessert. While James Tobin from Channel 7's Weekend Sunrise experienced first hand a Saturday morning in Lake Mac. Great work from I...an and the team at The Blind Chef and BOOLAROO SPORTS CLUB, Table 1 Espresso Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie Cruises, Matt Hall Racing, Bao Brothers Eatery and Visit Lake Macquarie If you missed the coverage catch up online The Living Room: 10play.com.au//episo/season-2020/episode-15/tpv201007wenpf Weekend Sunrise: 7plus.com.au/weekend-sunrise?episode-id=SSUN20-041 Destination Dessert: 10play.com.au/destination-dessert #lakemac #ourlakemac

06.01.2022 Playgrounds, shared paths, and intersection upgrades are some of the projects identified in our accelerated program aimed to boost job security and the economy. Taylor Park, Barnsley and Marks Oval, Floraville are two recently completed playgrounds of 10 upgrades fast-tracked to be delivered across the City. We've been working together with Udia Nsw Hunter Chapter and Property Council to make the acceleration program possible. More: http://lm.city/3mDKcRL ... #lakemac #improvementworks #covidresilience #covidrecovery See more

06.01.2022 From everyone in our team, we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #lakemac #lakemacchristmas #lakemacsummer #merrychristmas #christmasinlakemac #summerinlakemac

06.01.2022 Update Sunday: Redhead Beach has reopened this morning. Update Saturday: Catherine Hill Bay Beach has reopened. ... Redhead Beach is closed due to hazardous surf conditions. Catherine Hill Bay Beach is closed due to a shark sighting. We will update the status as conditions change.

05.01.2022 Have your say. Share your experiences with living in Lake Mac by completing this third party survey. The Regional Wellbeing Survey aims to better understand how liveable, safe and friendly regional communities are. We encourage all Lake Mac residents to complete the survey and help us gain a better understanding of life in Lake Mac: https://bit.ly/35BcOoa ... #lakemac #ourlakemac #regionalcities #regionalcommunities #liveablecities See more

05.01.2022 We want to know what it is you prioritise when it comes to the Fernleigh Track extension project. Is it increased user comfort, long-term maintenance, cultural heritage of the site and the wider City? An online survey available until Thursday 26 November seeks your input. Share your thoughts at shape.lakemac.com.au/fast #fernleightrack #FAST #lakemac

05.01.2022 The new clubhouse and amenities building at Feighan Oval is now complete. Local AFL and cricket teams will benefit from the modern facility which includes four large change rooms, referees' rooms, new bathrooms, a clubroom, storage room, canteen and covered area for spectators. The upgrade was made possible through a $300,000 grant from the NSW Government's Infrastructure Grants program, combined with $150,000 from AFL NSW/ACT. More: http://lm.city/38skieN

04.01.2022 We strongly support Lake Macquarie Domestic Violence's annual 16 Days of Activism campaign. 16 large footpath stickers have been installed at Speers Point Park to raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence, particularly during this year of isolation. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, seek support from friends and family or call the national support line 1800RESPECT.

04.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning coming into the weekend with hot temperatures and high fire danger expected for this Saturday and Sunday. Please stay safe, hydrated and check the conditions before heading out over the weekend. If you are heading out, don't forget our four-legged friends by making sure they have ample water and shade. #lakemac #hotweather #stayhydrated

04.01.2022 Road, kerb and channel, footpath and major drainage upgrades are complete along the section of Watkins Rd, between Short St and Crescent Rd, Wangi Wangi. The road rehabilitation project is being completed in stages with 700 metres of the road upgrades completed to date. This stage cost just over $4.2 million to design and construct. The next stage will look at the section running from Crescent Rd to the caravan park with designs underway and construction due to commence lat...er next year. #improvementworks #wangiwangi #lakemac #roadimprovements See more

03.01.2022 A playground picked by the community has been made ready in time for the holidays. The upgrade to Marks Oval, Floraville, which was picked by community vote, was completed earlier this month. There's a single swing, and a nest swing, a combination climber with a slide, rock wall and monkey bar grid, balance disc steppers, balance beams, an accessible buggy rocker and a mini carousel. #letsplay #lakemac #improvementworks #playgrounds

03.01.2022 Total fire ban in place across the Hunter, including Lake Mac, from midnight tonight. Please take care in the heat. Our beaches and swim centres continue to be popular this weekend due to the hot conditions. COVID restrictions remain in place, including social distancing requirements, and facility capacities apply. #covidsafesummer #besafekeepspace

03.01.2022 Have you seen the government advertisements for interest free loans for solar battery systems? An online workshop presented by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment will be held on Thursday 22 October as part of our Living Smart Beyond 2020 program. The online workshop will look at how the NSW Government's solar battery loan offer could help cut your electricity bills and help your household become more energy self-sufficient. Registrations are essential to tu...ne into the online workshop. Registered attendees will also go in the draw to win a 30 minute one-on-one online consultation with an energy expert. Register: lm.city/empoweringhomes #lakemac #lsbeyond2020 #livingsmart #livingsustainably #renewableenergy #residentialsolar

01.01.2022 Let's spread the joy and goodwill of Christmas so that all local families and individuals can enjoy this festive time of year. To keep with COVID-Safe measures Samaritans are encouraging donations of gift cards or money of the same value as what would usually be spent on toys or food donations. Donations can me made online at chuffed.org/fundraiser/lakemac Otherwise unwrapped toys, gifts or other donations can be dropped off at our Admin Building or any of our library branches until Monday 7 December. #christmasappeal #lakemac #christmas

01.01.2022 Lake Mac sure is putting on a show this morning for Sunrise. Complete with a successful live catch from a little local legend Stella.

01.01.2022 Don't miss your last chance to tell us all about your recreational needs. Your input will help us continue to provide parks, play spaces and public amenities which directly reflect your needs. Have your say: https://shape.lakemac.com.au/parks-and-play #letsplayinlakemac #parksandplay #lakemac

01.01.2022 This is your final chance to experience Waste to Art! Local creatives have turned trash into artworks at the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Lake Macquarie Waste to Art exhibition. The exhibition now at SEEN@Swansea features over 40 artworks that have been created from re-used waste and garbage to raise awareness around over consumption. ... The free exhibition is open daily from 10am-2pm until Sunday 13 December.

01.01.2022 We all have our favourite things we like to do over the Christmas holidays. For many, that means casting out a line. Now more than ever we have to be mindful of the new norm and keep up our social distancing and hygiene measures, avoiding crowds and keeping updated with advice from NSW Health. We are very lucky in Lake Mac that we have such an expansive lake and coastline with plenty of places to fish. If you're looking for some inspo for less crowded spots check out some ideas at http://lm.city/3rf3bWh #keepsafekeepspace #lakemac #covidsafe #lakemacsummer #letsfish