Some of our services are taking a short break over Christmas and the New Year. There are no waste, recycling and green waste collections on Christmas Day. All waste collections between Wednesday 25-Friday 27 December will occur a day later than usual.
Our Customer Service Centre is temporarily located at Speers Point Library, adjacent to Council's Administration Building.Face to face Duty building and planning enquiries will commence from the temporary CSC at Speers Point Library from Tuesday 14 January 2025.
Experience the natural beauty of Lake Macquarie on the 8.5 km shared path linking the Art Gallery at Booragul to Eleebana Lions Park. This picturesque route runs along the lake's edge, offering stunning views and a safe, traffic-free environment suitable for all ages and abilities.
Starting from the Museum of Art and Culture at Booragul, accessible via Booragul train station, the path winds through the lush Speers Point Park, past the vibrant Warners Bay foreshore with its charming cafes, and across the spectacular 380 metre long Redbluff Boardwalk, which illuminates beautifully at night as it stretches over the water.
Pair a ride with swimming, picnicking, bushwalking or sightseeing while enjoying beautiful lake and mountain scenery.
This path connects to the Speers Point to Glendale shared path at Speers Point Park.
This path is part of the proposed Belmont to Toronto R3 Regional Cycleway, part of the Greater Newcastle Principal Bicycle Network.