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Latest NewsThis is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Councils who have existing sites, and want to link to a news feature can link directly to this page from their existing site. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default. Latest NewsGreat Lakes Council Media Information Bulletin for the week Beginning Monday 7 July 2008 - 04 Jul 2008In order to keep you up to date with Council's activities, following is a brief outline of planned works, what's happening in the Great Lakes area, and possible news items which may be of interest. This will be updated and forwarded to you on a weekly basis. more .. First Day of the School Holidays - 02 Jul 2008 A great family fun day is planned for Saturday 5 July at Forster Main Beach to get the school holidays off to a flying start, when Great Lakes Council's Library Service holds the Whale Naming Celebration. more .. A Free Guide to Rural Residential Living - 02 Jul 2008 Great Lakes Council has made available for its residents a free Resource Guide tailored especially to the needs of landowners on small farms and acreages. more .. Tea Gardens Future Traffic Management Plan - 01 Jul 2008 Tea Gardens Future Traffic Management Plan: Great Lakes Council has begun the process of investigating future traffic needs for Tea Gardens. As part of the process, Council has appointed an independent consultant (Roadnet) to examine options for the future of Tea Gardens, balancing the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, residents and commercial premises. The consultant has prepared a preferred concept design in conjunction with key stakeholders for the future direction of Marine Drive and has made recommendations for improvements to the surrounding road network of Tea Gardens based on future growth forecasts. Council is now seeking the public’s opinion on the consultant’s proposal before proceeding any further. Written submissions can be sent to: General Manager Great Lakes Council PO Box 450 FORSTER NSW 2428 Or email council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au A detailed report summarising all submissions received will be presented to Council for further consideration of the issue.
The report prepared by the consultant can be found by using the link below. It is a large document and is required to be downloaded in sections. http://www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au/EngServ_08/tea_gardens_traffic_man_p.htmThe reports can also be viewed at: Tea Garden District Office, Myall Street, Tea GardensMonday to Friday 9am to 4pm Tea Gardens Library, Myall Street, Tea GardensMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 5pmSaturday 10am to 12:30pm For further information, contact Council’s Traffic Engineer on 65917369
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Great Lakes Council is investigating future traffic needs for Tea Gardens and is seeking comment from the general community before Friday 1 August regarding its future needs.
There’s great stuff for kids happening at the Forster Library these school holidays, so Great Lakes Library Services Manager Chris Jones is hoping lots of them will visit the library.
There’s great stuff for kids happening at the Tea Gardens Library these school holidays, and Great Lakes Library Service Manager Chris Jones is urging kids to come to their local library and check the events out!
Great Lakes Council’s consultants City Plan Urban Design, will present their preferred option for the Forster Civic Precinct site, which includes the Forster School of Arts site, at the Strategic Committee meeting on Tuesday 8 July 2008 to commence at 9.30am.
Great Lakes Council is facing considerable repairs to hired plant equipment after vandals attacked road repair vehicles last week.
Great Lakes Council Mayor, John Chadban has applauded the efforts of Rotary, who have provided training for almost 400 young drivers through the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Program, which was held in the Great Lakes during May.
Great Lakes Council’s General Manager, Mr Keith O’Leary, has expressed concern at a misleading report in a Sydney newspaper on the weekend which advised that Council is seeking a special rate increase of 14.31% in 2008/09.
Great Lakes Council is facing a massive increase in costs to undertake the 2008 Local Government elections, due to changes forced on NSW Councils by the NSW Electoral Commission. The move has left Council frustrated and angry that it will have no control and limited input into the ballooning cost estimates being issued from the NSW Electoral Commission.
Great Lakes Council is asking members of the community to assist in nominating worthwhile local individuals, organisations and business networks in our community for the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
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