Council meeting preview: Standing Committee Meeting – Monday 8 August

Published on 04 August 2022

Council’s next meeting will take place at Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba, on Monday 8 August 2022, with a Standing Committee meeting starting from 6.30pm.

Members of the public have the option to watch the proceedings live online at webcast.lakemac.com.au.

Below are some of the items listed for discussion. You can view the full agenda online.

Planning Proposal and draft Teralba Heritage Conservation Area Plan

Council will discuss adopting the draft Planning Proposal to amend the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan and adopting the revised draft Teralba Heritage Conservation Area Plan.

Exhibition of draft Planning Proposal – former Pasminco site

Council will discuss endorsing the draft Planning Proposal seeking to rezone land and increase building heights at 144 and 146 Munibung Road, Boolaroo.  

Public exhibition of draft Community Engagement Strategy

Council will discuss placing the draft Community Engagement Strategy on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days.

Requests for donations – 2022-2023 annual round of the donations program

Council will discuss approving nine donations for a total of $16,869 in the annual round of requests.  

Proposed acquisition for road widening at Wentworth Road, Cardiff

Council will discuss approving the acquisition of a small portion of 8 Wentworth Road, Cardiff, to facilitate a footpath upgrade.

Proposed purchase – part 187 Skye Point Road, Coal Point

Council will discuss approving the purchase of part of 187 Skye Point Road, Coal Point, for environmental conservation purposes.

Public exhibition of the draft Destination Management Plan 2022-2026

Council will discuss placing the draft Destination Management Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days.

Public exhibition of the draft Heritage and Museum Strategy 2022-2026

Council will discuss placing the draft Heritage and Museum Strategy 2022-2026 on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days.

Renewal of leases to surf life saving clubs in Lake Macquarie

Council will discuss approving the lease contribution model for surf life saving clubs, which includes a 21-year lease term and annual lease fee tiers. 

Extension of contract – Toronto and Morisset Swim Centre facility management

Council will discuss extending current contracts and not invite tenders for the facility management of Toronto Swim Centre and Morisset Swim Centre for a period of nine months.