About Council
With the city's population fast approaching 200,000, Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest Councils in NSW, employing over 1100 people. Council provides the community with a diverse range of products and services to improve our residents' lifestyle.
In broad terms, Council's vision is to achieve a balance between the environment and development of the city. Council also encourages community spirit and participation in a broad range of sport, recreation, and community activities. The economic prosperity of the city is also a focus, as is the development of cultural diversity and protection of the city's heritage.
Examples of some of the services Council provides to the community include:
- garbage
- recycling
- waste education
- maintenance of transport infrastructure
- managing development, tourism facilities
- sporting facilities
- swimming pools
- picnic areas
- playgrounds
- art gallery
- libraries
- child care services
- community halls
- litter control
- tree preservation
- environmental protection