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Lake Macquarie City Councillors have voted to adopt a $111.5 million capital works spend over the next financial year.

Advising of her confidence that the Council had produced a well-balanced 2024/25 Operational Plan which would boost the local community over the next financial year and beyond, Lake Macquarie Mayor, Kay Fraser stated earlier this week “this year we have a really strong focus on core pillars of business, like road maintenance and rehabilitation, waste management, community facilities, parks and playgrounds.

“I am particularly excited about the transformation of Rathmines Park, in the city’s west, which will include a new playground, learn-to-ride area and youth hub.”

“We’re also delivering a new Community Recycling Centre at Belmont North to boost waste and sustainability offerings around the lake.”

Other key projects include the Hunter Sports Centre expansion, a learn-to-swim pool at West Wallsend and a bridge replacement program.

The plan allocates $27.7 million for community and sporting facilities.

Councillors also approved five funding applications totalling $35,000, as part of the Environmental Research Grants Program 2023/24.

Council offers these grants to university researchers and other research-based organisations to support exploration of contemporary and local environmental issues.

Image: The Hunter Sports Centre is set for expansion under Lake Macquarie Council’s 2024/25 capital works program. Credit: Lake Macquarie City Council.

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