A Marine Drive Foreshore Reference Group has been established in order to be a conduit to obtain feedback from the community on issues which impact on the Marine Drive Foreshore at Tea Gardens. The group was establish shortly after Council…
DRAFT KARUAH RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Draft Karuah River Catchment Management Plan is on public exhibition for viewing and feedback until Friday 12 December. The Plan has been developed to maintain and improve the health of the Karuah River…
Male members of the Council team last week took the White Ribbon Day oath, vowing to never commit, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women. They were joined by all the men present at Council’s Ordinary meeting on…
Great Lakes Council has been announced as one of the member councils for the new pilot joint organisation of Hunter Councils. “Great Lakes Council has always and will continue to work closely with all regional councils to provide the best…
COMMUNITY MEETINGS We have just completed our tour of the Great Lakes, holding community update meetings on the results of the community survey on infrastructure maintenance. We are very thankful for the warm reception we have received everywhere. I believe…
Great Lakes Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Karuah River Catchment Management Plan, which has been placed on public exhibition until Friday 12 December. The Karuah River Catchment Management Plan has been developed to maintain and improve the health…
You are invited to participate in an upcoming community meeting with Councillors and senior staff from Great Lakes Council to hear about some significant happenings at Council and in local government generally. Meetings have recently been conducted at Tea Gardens on…
Regarding Marine Drive Tea Gardens, Council is upgrading Marine Drive and some people are asking what is happening. Is it part of the beautification program for the waterfront? Will there be a loss of parking? What is actually happening? There are…
AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS THIS month is the last chance you will have to nominate a worthy local person for a Great Lakes 2015 Australia Day Award. I know there are many “quiet achievers” in our community who provide outstanding community…
Dear MCNOTA, GREAT Lakes Council is currently undertaking work to reconstruct Marine Drive between Ogden Street and Maxwell Street, Tea Gardens. Council provided plans in 2013 to Essential Energy for the road reconstruction project on Marine Drive to the east of…