Council meeting preview: Standing Committee – Monday 14 November 2022

Published on 10 November 2022

10 November 2022
Media release

Council meeting preview: Standing Committee – Monday 14 November 2022

Council’s next meeting will take place at the Administration Building at Speers Point on Monday 14 November 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.

Recommendation to advance Raffertys Resort Planning Proposal

Council will discuss a planning proposal to support opportunities to improve tourism infrastructure at Raffertys Resort, Cams Wharf, should proceed to Gateway Determination and, if successful, public exhibition.   

Endorsement of draft Community Engagement Strategy

Council will discuss endorsing the draft Community Engagement Strategy following a public exhibition period from 23 August to 20 September. 

Donations request

Council will discuss approving donations of:

  • $2000 to ReLeaf Lake Mac for a Tiny Forest project
  • $2000 to Redhead Men’s Shed for solar panel installation
  • $1375 to Sugar Valley Neighbourhood Advancement Group for a fence replacement upgrade
  • $2000 to South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club for National Sailing Championship 2022-2023 t-shirts
  • $2000 to Windale Men’s Shed for a new website
  • $2000 to Whiddon Redhead for a community Christmas day luncheon
  • $2000 to Friends with Dignity for their Sanctuary Program.
20 The Boulevard, Killingworth – Proposed purchase

Council will discuss the purchase of 20 The Boulevard, Killingworth, to assist in the extension of essential services to properties within the Killingworth Paper Subdivision.

Unused section of road on O’Brien Street, Gateshead – Proposed sale

Council will discuss the closure and sale of an unused section of road on O’Brien Street, Gateshead, adjoining 3 Sydney Street, Gateshead, to Lake Macquarie Private Hospital to facilitate an expansion.