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.

Some Council facilities have reopened - please follow physical distancing rules of 1.5 metres, limit outdoor gatherings to no more than 10 people, and continue to practice safe hygiene and wash hands regularly.

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Lake Macquarie City Council

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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