Shaping the future
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this consultation.
The Lake Macquarie Local Strategic Planning Statement was adopted by Council on Monday 9 March 2020.
With changes to the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, we were required to develop a Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The LSPS describes how we intend to achieve our City's vision and values by guiding the growth of the City over the next 20 years.
To achieve this, the LSPS identifies:
- The Community's vision for future land use in the City
- Seven Planning Priorities that articulate the special characteristics of the City
- Strategies that summarise how we will deliver on the Planning Priorities
- Key change and growth areas.
You can view the adopted LSPS below.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this consultation.
The Lake Macquarie Local Strategic Planning Statement was adopted by Council on Monday 9 March 2020.
With changes to the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, we were required to develop a Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The LSPS describes how we intend to achieve our City's vision and values by guiding the growth of the City over the next 20 years.
To achieve this, the LSPS identifies:
- The Community's vision for future land use in the City
- Seven Planning Priorities that articulate the special characteristics of the City
- Strategies that summarise how we will deliver on the Planning Priorities
- Key change and growth areas.
You can view the adopted LSPS below.
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Ambitious plan to guide growth of Lake Mac over the next 20 years
Share Ambitious plan to guide growth of Lake Mac over the next 20 years on Facebook Share Ambitious plan to guide growth of Lake Mac over the next 20 years on Twitter Share Ambitious plan to guide growth of Lake Mac over the next 20 years on Linkedin Email Ambitious plan to guide growth of Lake Mac over the next 20 years linkFour key growth areas are the focus for Lake Macquarie City Council’s new strategic plan that will guide the evolution of the City over the next 20 years.
The draft Lake Macquarie City Local Strategic Planning Statement is now on exhibition and describes how we will achieve our City’s vision and uphold the community’s values, through strategic planning.
The ambitious plan will help transform Lake Macquarie City into one of the most productive, adaptable, sustainable and liveable places in Australia, while influencing public and private investment across the City.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said our Plan is based on the aspirations, knowledge and values expressed by our residents who helped create the City’s Vision in 2016.
“We already have a strong foundation - we are a progressive city, well known for our innovation, investment opportunities, outdoor adventures, liveability, and of course our natural beauty. This draft Plan will continue to guide our City’s progress”, Cr Fraser said.
Council’s Manager Integrated Planning Wes Hain said under the NSW Government planning reforms all NSW Councils are required to prepare Local Strategic Planning Statements.
“Our draft Plan includes strategies and actions across seven planning priorities that detail how we will achieve the goal for the City to be one of the most productive, adaptable, sustainable and liveable places in Australia,” said Mr Hain.
“The plan also reflects global, national and regional plans, to ensure our City contributes to broader regional, national and global communities, environments and economies.
“The draft Plan identifies four key growth areas – North East from Charlestown to Belmont, South East between Caves Beach and North Wallarah, North West including Cardiff, Glendale and surrounds, and the South West spanning Cooranbong to Wyee. I would encourage people to take a look at the draft Plan and share their feedback.”
The draft Local Strategic Planning Statement is available by visiting shape.lakemac.com.au/shaping-the-future or your local library. Consultation on the draft Plan closes on Friday 29 November.
Consultation period
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22 October → 29 November 2019
Document Library
Life Cycle
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2016 - Community engagement
Shaping the future has finished this stagePartner with the community to develop a vision for Lake Macquarie City, including a set of shared values.
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2017 - Council adopts Community Strategic Plan
Shaping the future has finished this stageThe vision and values developed with the community to inform the Our Future in Focus - Community Strategic Plan.
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2017 - Community engagement
Shaping the future has finished this stageConsult with the community to find out if we “are on the right track” for setting the City’s future land use direction based the community vision and values.
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Mid 2019 - Imagine Lake Mac
Shaping the future has finished this stageImagine Lake Mac is adopted by Council, setting the future land use direction for the City based on the community vision and values from Our Future in Focus.
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Late 2019 - LSPS Exhibition
Shaping the future has finished this stageThe draft Local Strategic Planning Statement is on public exhibition until 29 November.
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January to June 2020 - Final report
Shaping the future is currently at this stageThe final version of LSPS will be prepared based on feedback received during the consultation period and reported to Council for adoption, followed by endorsement by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
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July 2020 onwards - Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping the futureThe actions from LSPS will inform future Delivery Programs and Operational Plans to ensure LSPS is implemented.
Who's listening
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Strategic Land Use Planner
Phone 4921 0333 Email [email protected] -
Principal Strategic Planner
Phone 4921 0333 Email [email protected]