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This consultation has closed. Thank you to everyone who gave feedback.Two draft concept designs have been developed for Rathmines Skate Park and Youth Hub, based on community feedback collected in April and May 2021. Each concept design features a skate park and pump track concept with a choice of additional elements such as parkour or half court facilities. Community feedback will help us shape the final concept design.Survey closed 6 December 2021. Option 1 - The Barracks<div style="position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%;"><iframe sandbox="allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" allowfullscreen="true" style="position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;" src="https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=rathmines_skate_park_and_youth_hub_option_1_-_the_&hideIssuuLogo=true&u=lakemac1"></iframe></div> Option 2 - The Navigator<div style="position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%;"><iframe sandbox="allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" allowfullscreen="true" style="position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;" src="https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=rathmines_skate_park_and_youth_hub_option_2_-_the_&hideIssuuLogo=true&u=lakemac1"></iframe></div>

Rathmines Park 

Help us shape new master plans for the Catherine Hill Bay Surf Life Saving Club and Middle Camp sports and recreation precinct.Catherine Hill Bay is a unique and special place that combines important state listed heritage, environmental and social qualities. The master plan will guide the delivery of community, sport and recreational facilities.Further details regarding the two master plan sites and the key elements to be explored through the project are available <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/73470/widgets/357024/documents/219585">here</a>.How to get involved:<ul><li>Comment on the interactive map of the two precincts</li><li>Complete the online <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/chb/survey_tools/catherine-hill-bay-recreation-master-plan">survey</a></li><li>Join us at a pop-up session on Monday 29 November</li><li>Complete a <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/73470/widgets/357024/documents/219589">registration form</a> to join the community working group</li></ul>Consultation closes Friday 10 December.<iframe src="https://shapelakemac.mysocialpinpoint.com/catherine-hill-bay-recreation-master-plan/map" width="100%" height="800px" seamless="true"></iframe>

Catherine Hill Bay Recreation Master Plan

Council is developing a new draft management plan for Munibung Hill. The purpose of the draft plan is to provide a framework for future use and management of the site over the next ten years. We are seeking community input on two key documents:<ul><li>Munibung Hill Draft Management Plan</li><li>Munibung Hill Draft Concept Plan.</li></ul>Feedback received during the exhibition period may result in further changes being made to the draft plan prior to a report being prepared for Councillors recommending adoption.Community information sessions will be held in November - <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/munibunghill/widgets/356213/key_dates#145184" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">registration is required </a>for these events.How to make a submissionWe encourage you to submit your written submission via our <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/munibunghill/survey_tools/submission-form" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online form below.</a> Refer to our <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/munibunghill/widgets/329908/faqs#84556" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQs </a>for more information about how to make a submission. Exhibition closes 20 December 2021. Draft Management Plan<div style="position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%;"><iframe sandbox="allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" allowfullscreen="true" style="position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;" src="https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=draft_munibung_hill_management_plan_-_exhibition_d&hideIssuuLogo=true&u=lakemac1"></iframe></div> Draft Concept Plan<div style="position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%;"><iframe sandbox="allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" allowfullscreen="true" style="position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;" src="https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=draft_munibung_hill_concept_plan_-_exhibition_draf&hideIssuuLogo=true&u=lakemac1"></iframe></div>

Munibung Hill Management Plan

This public exhibition has closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Council has begun implementing the actions of the adopted Lake Macquarie Housing Strategy. A proposal to facilitate and support infill housing and housing diversity in residential zones close to economic centres is now on exhibition.There are two planning documents on public exhibition for comment:<ul><li>The <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/70395/widgets/343719/documents/215849" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">draft Planning Proposal</a>, which outlines amendments to the Local Environmental Plan (LEP)</li><li>The <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/70395/widgets/343719/documents/215655" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Development Control Plan</a>, with proposed amendments to planning controls for subdivision and medium density residential development.</li></ul>Feedback received during the exhibition period may result in further changes being made to the planning control amendments prior to a report being prepared for Councillors recommending adoption.Submissions were captured via the NSW Planning Portal and via email to <a class="external" href="mailto:council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au">council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au</a>.Exhibition closed 1 November 2021. <iframe src="https://shapelakemac.mysocialpinpoint.com/infill-housing-amendments-exhibition-2021/map" width="100%" height="800px" seamless="true"></iframe>

Facilitating Infill Housing Amendments

<h2>What will Lake Mac look like in 10 years?</h2>This consultation has concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated in a discussion forum and completed the survey. The project team are currently reviewing all feedback and will report back with an engagement summary soon.We&#39;re reviewing our <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/71834/widgets/349871/documents/214617">10-year Community Strategic Plan</a> to guide our city on its journey to be thriving, dynamic and vibrant. Its an opportunity for everyone in our community to help create Lake Mac 2032. We want to know what you love about living in Lake Mac, what you would like to see and what would make it an even better city.It&#39;s a plan for all of us, so we need your feedback.How to share your ideas:<ul><li>Join an <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/lakemac2032?tool=forum_topic#tool_tab">online discussion</a> board</li><li>Complete <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/lakemac2032/survey_tools/create-our-future-now">our survey</a> for a chance to win one of 20 local experiences*</li><li>Join us at a pop-up session in November</li><li>Keep an eye out for vibrant activations around the city</li><li>Join the conversation on social media #lakemac2032</li></ul>Consultation closes Friday 26 November 2021.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-kvXvMBxp_M" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Create our future now

This consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided a submission. The report detailing the outcome of the exhibition will be available on <a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Our-Council/Council-meetings">Councils website</a> prior to the nominated Council meeting. Those who made a submission will be notified when the report is to be considered by Council. The <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/47096/widgets/349790/documents/213458" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">draft Heritage Area Plan</a> and <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/47096/widgets/349790/documents/213459" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">planning proposal</a> for Catherine Hill Bay Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) will ensure that any future development in the Catherine Hill Bay HCA is compatible with the heritage character of the area. The changes include reducing the building heights and increasing minimum lot sizes in certain areas within the Catherine Hill Bay HCA. The exhibited documents can be downloaded from our <a href="https://shape.lakemac.com.au/chb-heritage-planning/widgets/349790/documents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">document library.</a>Formal submissions received during the exhibition period may result in changes being made to the draft Heritage Area Plan and planning proposal.Exhibition closed 11 October 2021.

Catherine Hill Bay Recreation Master Plan

Munibung Hill Management Plan

Facilitating Infill Housing Amendments

Create our future now

Catherine Hill Bay Draft Heritage Area Plan