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Environmental strategy and data

Environmental strategy

The measures we are taking to make Lake Mac a resilient and sustainable city.

Environmental data

Find data on how Lake Mac is preforming environmentally with our data dashboards.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country. It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters. Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past, present and future.

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Lake Macquarie City Council

126-138 Main Road,
Speers Point, NSW 2284

Box 1906, Hunter Region
Mail Centre, NSW 2310

Phone 02 4921 0333
Email [email protected]

Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 
National Relay Service 133 677

ABN: 81 065 027 868

 

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