Community update on COVID-19

The health and safety of residents, customers and employees is our top priority and we are continuing to monitor developments in response to COVID-19.

Council facilities are open - please follow physical distancing rules of 1.5 metres, limit outdoor gatherings in line with NSW Government restrictions, and continue to practice safe hygiene and wash hands regularly.

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Planning controls

Planning and development in Lake Macquarie is guided by a number of state and local planning instruments:

State Planning

State planning instruments

Local Planning Controls

Local planning instruments in Lake Macquarie

Engineering Guidelines and Standard Drawings

Our engineering guideline describes the minimum construction standards to be met for civil engineering infrastructure for a variety of project types, while our standard drawings show construction layouts and details of infrastructure assets that are acceptable in our City

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126-138 Main Road,
Speers Point, NSW 2284

Box 1906, Hunter Region
Mail Centre, NSW 2310

Phone 02 4921 0333
Email council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Local number for Wyee residents 02 4357 1999
Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 
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