Council meeting highlights: Ordinary Council meeting – Monday 26 June
Published on 26 June 2023
Investment report – May 2023
Council received and noted a report identifying all money Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Write off rates and charges
Council agreed to write off a total of $24,126.01 from four sundry debtors as bad debts which were uneconomical to pursue further.
Charlestown strategic economic centre – planning proposal and revised development control plan
Council adopted the Charlestown Town Centre Area Plan, following public exhibition and associated changes incorporating feedback from submissions received.
The plan aims to support further growth and development of the Charlestown strategic economic centre consistent with strategic planning objectives contained in the Lake Macquarie Local Strategic Panning Statement.
Lake Macquarie Coastal Management Program
Council adopted the Lake Macquarie Coastal Management Program 2023, noted issues raised during public exhibition, and will provide the plan to the NSW Government for certification and the Government Gazette for publication.
Mayor Kay Fraser said the plan provided the strategic direction for the management of Lake Macquarie’s coastal zone for the next 10 years.
“The health of our lake, beaches and waterways are central to our city’s lifestyle,” she said.
“These coastal environments are among our most valuable assets, and are key reasons people choose to live, work and play in Lake Macquarie.
“This plan outlines how we will care for the lake, coastline and Swansea Channel for the next decade and beyond, ensuring we preserve our unique environment for future generations to enjoy.”
Event Funding Program Round One 2023-2024
Council approved funding 26 applications for a total of $120,112 as part of the Event Funding Program Round One 2023-2024.
Run for Run DIPG, Lago di Mac, Lake Mac Run and Lake Mac Philharmonic’s Great Classics are among the events selected for funding support.
Recommendations of the Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee
Council approved four recommendations from the Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee, encompassing:
- A roundabout, signage and line marking plan for a subdivision at 128 Munibung Road, Boolaroo
- Signage and line marking for the signalised pedestrian crossing on Stockland Drive, Glendale and the car park of the Hunter Sports Centre
- Installation of ‘no stopping’ restrictions from 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm school days and 90-degree front-to-kerb parking restrictions in Nellinda Street, Awaba
- Shared pathway signage and line marking associated with:
- the middle stage of the Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track (FAST) project
- installation of a continuous pathway treatment at Ocean Park Road, Belmont South, with associated intersection priority signage and line marking
- closure of part of an unused section of Green Street
- ‘no stopping’ restrictions at the proposed Arthur Street and Harry Street cul-de-sacs.
Protecting Green Point Reserve in perpetuity
Council acknowledged the unique environmentally sensitive land within Green Point Reserve. It agreed to investigate and provide advice on the classification of 180 Ross Street, Belmont Lot 2 as Community land, conduct further due diligence to identify land holdings within Green Point Reserve suitable to be classified as community land, and provide a memo to Councillors on time frames for reclassification.