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Waste and Circular Materials Strategy 2026-2030

Our Waste and Circular Materials Strategy focuses on improving performance within our existing services and planning ahead so waste services remain reliable and affordable for our community.
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Community Engagement Strategy

We're committed to ensuring our community as input into the Council projects, plans and strategies that affect them.
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Cardiff Town Park

Lake Macquarie City Council is developing a new park and playground in Cardiff (along Veronica and Kelton Street).
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Draft planning agreement between Council and Winten

A planning agreement between Council and Winten, relating to development at Cameron Park.
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Redhead Dune Management Plan

We're reshaping and revegetating the dunes at Redhead Beach to help protect the natural environment and our coastal assets and infrastructure.
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Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027

We’re planning for the year ahead and continuing our work to deliver the community’s vision for Lake Macquarie.
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Employment Land Use Strategy

Our draft Employment Land Use Strategy establishes a clear framework to help maintain an ongoing supply of employment land across our city, that will help create local jobs and attract investment while balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.
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Draft Citywide Development Contributions Plans

Council adopted the 7.11 and 7.12 Citywide Contributions Plans at its 10 November 2025 meeting. The report recommending adoption is available to view on Council's website.
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Wyee District Park upgrade

Council is upgrading and expanding Wyee Community Hall Reserve to better serve the growing community in our city's southwest.
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Catherine Hill Bay Precincts Heritage Interpretation Plan

We're proud of the rich heritage of Catherine Hill Bay and want to make sure it's preserved and celebrated now and into the future.
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Planning Agreement Policy

Council's Planning Agreement Policy establishes a framework to guide the use of planning agreements with Council.
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Pelican-Blacksmiths intersection safety improvements

We’re creating a safer highway crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as motorists.
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New playground for Watagan Park Estate, Cooranbong

We’ve prepared two design options for a new playground in Watagan Park Estate, Cooranbong. You’re invited to let us know which option you would like via the survey below by 5 November 2025
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Blacksmiths Dune Management Plan

Council has developed the Blacksmiths Dune Management Plan to help ensure our delicate and valued coast is protected for years to come – for everyone to enjoy.
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Funding and Sponsorship from Council Policies

Council adopted the Funding and Sponsorships from Council Policies and at its Monday 23 February 2026 Ordinary Meeting.
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North Creek Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

Council has worked with consultant WMAwater to prepare a Flood Risk Management Study and Plan for the North Creek catchment which includes Warners Bay, Lakelands and part of Speers Point.
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Child and Family Strategy

Our Child and Family Strategy aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures the wellbeing and development of our youngest residents.
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Housing Diversity Development Control Plan

Council adopted the Lake Macquarie Development Control Plan at its Monday 23 February 2026 Ordinary Meeting.
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Lake Macquarie Housing Strategy

Informed by community engagement and supporting studies, the draft Lake Macquarie Housing Strategy reflects the current and future needs of our community.
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Improving Belmont economic centre

As a key economic centre in the north-east of our city, Belmont offers unique opportunities when it comes to investment in new jobs and delivering diverse housing options that suit the needs of our growing population.
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Speers Point Park Master Plan

We're updating the Speers Point Park Masterplan and Plan of Management.
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Our Disability Inclusion Action Plan is about building a more inclusive and accessible community for people living with disability. Review our draft plan and have your say by 13 July.
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Draft Plan of Management for Teralba Reserve

Public exhibition of the Plan of Management for Teralba Reserve has now closed.
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Local Strategic Planning Statement

Our updated Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) sets out a 20-year direction for land use in our city – guiding future growth and change.
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Youth Strategy 2025-2029

Council adopted the Youth Strategy 2025-2029 at its 17 November2025 meeting. The report recommending adoption is available to view on Council's website.
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Proposed removal of wheel stops in Toronto

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback regarding a proposal to remove the existing wheel stops from parking bays along The Boulevarde, Toronto. We're reviewing your feedback and will share the outcome soon.
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Wyee Structure Plan

Council is making a new Wyee Structure Plan to guide growth and change in Wyee over the next 20 years.
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Boolaroo Heritage Interpretation Plan

We're proud of the rich heritage of Boolaroo and want to make sure it's preserved and celebrated now and into the future.
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Lake Mac 2035

At its meeting on 24 February 2025, Council endorsed the Lake Macquarie City Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035.
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Aboriginal Community Development Plan, Bayikulinan

Council adopted the Aboriginal Community Development Plan, Bayikulinan at its Monday 8 December 2025 meeting. The report recommending adoption is available to view on Council's website.
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North Creek Flood Study

Lake Macquarie City Council is working with consultant WMAwater to prepare a flood study of North Creek which includes Warners Bay, Lakelands and part of Speers Point.
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Multicultural Lake Mac Plan 2025-2029

Council adopted the Multicultural Plan 2025-2029 at its Monday 8 December 2025 meeting. The report recommending adoption is available to view on Council's website. 
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Morisset Place Strategy

Discover how Morisset will grow and develop into the future.
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Flood planning for the Morisset area

Environmental and engineering consultants, Engeny, have been engaged to develop a flood study for various creeks in the Morisset area, providing crucial data on flood risks to guide future development and enhance community safety.
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Killingworth Paper Subdivision

The Killingworth Paper Subdivision consists of 24 residential lots that are owned by residential landowners and Council.
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Teralba to Toronto Climate Resilience Planning

The Teralba to Toronto Climate Resilience Plan is for the suburbs of Teralba, Fassifern, Fennell Bay, Booragul, Woodrising, Marmong Point, Bolton Point, Blackalls Park and Toronto (the T2T area).
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Wyee Paper Subdivision

The Wyee Paper Subdivision consists of 199 residential lots that are owned by more than 140 landowners. Over the last few years, Council has spent a significant amount of time engaging with landowners...
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