Great Lakes Council Mayor, Cr Jan McWilliams has applauded the response of the emergency services and the good common sense shown by Great Lakes residents after a severe storm lashed the southern parts of the Great Lakes yesterday. “Amidst widespread…
Great Lakes Council’s ongoing program to upgrade The Lakes Way has seen another project completed, with works on an 850m length of The Lakes Way approximately 3km to the south of Bungwahl winding up this week. “The work involved widening…
In September 2014 the NSW Government responded to the NSW Independent Review of Local Government with a program called “Fit for the Future”. The Government has challenged Councils to demonstrate how they will become financially sustainable, provide effective and efficient…
Months have passed and with a variety of temporary barricades erected, residents and visitors alike have asked the Nota, “Is the play equipment safe to use?” After speaking with Great Lakes Council Engineering Department on several occasions the answer seems to…
Great Lakes Council is seeking the community’s feedback on the identification and management of coastal risks such as erosion, slope instability and tidal inundation now and in the future. Council is exhibiting the following documents for community comment until Friday…
HOLIDAY SEASON Once again the holiday season is upon us in the Great Lakes and it is pleasing to see that so many people are once again visiting us to enjoy their holidays with us. Reports from tourism operators are…
Great Lakes Council has completed work to reconstruct a 350 metre length of Myall Street immediately to the west of Singing Bridge in Tea Gardens. “Myall Street was previously very rough at this location with the road pavement failing in…
Work by Great Lakes Council to reconstruct Berkeley Street at Stroud (on the Bucketts Way) is nearing completion. “The reconstruction work on Berkeley Street is being undertaken between Lamans Creek and Broadway Street,” said Council’s Director of Engineering, Mr Hartley.…
There has been incorrect information being circulated through social media particularly on Tea Gardens online regarding council’s position on coal seam gas. Council was unanimous in its decision to defer discussion on the matter at the February meeting in favour of…
Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library Service will host author Patricia Brown speaking on her book “Recovery” on Tuesday 5 May, starting at 7pm. After the loss of a loved one, some people lose even more. They lose the art of…