The health and safety of residents, customers and employees is our top priority and we are continuing to monitor daily developments in response to COVID-19.
About half of Council’s yearly income comes from rates. Your rates help us provide the Lake Macquarie community with services including road maintenance, footpaths and cycleways, upkeep of parks and reserves, planning and development services, our Lake Mac Libraries and Swim Centres, lifeguard services on our beaches, dedicated services for young people, families, people with disability and the over 55s.
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Eligible pensioners can apply for a rebate on their rates
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