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  Sustainable Neighbourhoods Lake Macquarie

Latest from the Group

6/4/2014

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Over the past few months, you may have heard some chatter about the changes happening in and around West Wallsend. You may have noticed a few things already, like the upgrades to the road and footpath surfaces along Withers Street. At our last monthly meeting one of our members tabled a list of projects that are either in progress or are about to get under way.

One project in particular that we are waiting on for completion is the installation of one or maybe even two bench seats adjacent to the shops on Withers Street. The new footpath is finished and according to our member Cr. Brian Adamthwaite the seats have been ordered by the council.

Here are just some of the projects that we have heard about:

Withers Street
  • new paving 
  • curb and guttering
  • street trees
  • speed bump crossing
  • realigned stop sign
  • Still to come on this project - seats, bus shelter (possibly sited near the service station)
Community centre
  • work on signage
  • repair light
  • tree trim
  • roof repairs
  • Still to come on this project - upstairs refurbish, fire stairs
League oval 
  • new floodlights
  • electricity upgrade
  • security screen
  • seal roof cavity are
  • Still to come on this project - removal and repair of broken wall sheets, tile toilets
Swimming Pool
  • New pumping and filtration system which will be relocated to a more suitable position
  • external makeover 
  • repair drainage 
  • new landscaping works
  • It is possible that the entrance to the pool could be moved to the car park
Some of these projects have yet to be confirmed, but in any event, Lake Macquarie Council has to be congratulated on the interest it has shown in the district in recent times.

You Can Make a Difference

When our group held its official launch late last year the Mayor, Jodi Harrison spoke at length about the importance of the sustainable neighbourhood groups that have been established around the City. She said it is pleasing to see that so many Lake Macquarie residents are committed to their environment and community. This program encourages active citizenship by empowering residents to protect and care for the environment and participate in public life and decision making. In other words, if you want to see a difference then here is an opportunity for you to help make it happen.

The West Wallsend District Sustainable Neighbourhood Group has a growing list of interested residents some of whom have decided to take up full membership. Everyone is encouraged to come along to our free monthly meetings and join in the discussions. For only $2.00 you can become a member, which gives you voting rights and potential to join the committee. Currently we have a core of dedicated members driving the group forward. We are very lucky to have Councilor Brian Adamthwaite on the committee. Brian has been working very hard for our group and was heavily involved in the projects mentioned earlier.

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm to 8.00pm at The West Wallsend Workers Club. (If you join the club, they will give you a few freebies).

Some of our members have dinner or a snack in the bistro prior to the meeting, so come along and have a chat to find out more.

Our group is planning several projects around the district. If you have an idea or would like to get involved come along. Our next meeting is 28th April 2014.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Lake Macquarie
Our vision - Neighbourhoods that are empowered to live sustainably.
Our mission - Our work is to foster sustainable neighbourhoods and a healthy environment in Lake Macquarie
Our values - We are guided by our values of participation, inclusion, collaboration, empowerment and shared responsibility.
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The Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance is registered as a not for profit incorporated association under NSW Fair Trading. Sustainable Neighbourhood activities are managed and governed by volunteers and financed through grants, collaboration and community fundraising.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on which we live, work and play, the Awabakal People, and acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in this area. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, and future cultural knowledge holders.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods is an initiative of Lake Macquarie City Council.
www.lakemac.com.au
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We are proud to be a Very Neighbourly Organisation and supporter of Neighbour Day.
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