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Lake Macquarie City Council community initiatives

Overview

Lake Macquarie City Council is managing several local community and infrastructure projects. Following the conclusion of the 28-year ‘Music in the Podium’ series due to rising costs and declining sponsorship, the council is launching a new free musical performance series titled ‘Lakeside Sounds’ on January 8. This initiative includes a $20,000 commitment to fund artist fees for performances at the Warners Bay and Toronto foreshores.

Simultaneously, the council is focusing on modernizing sports infrastructure at the Toronto Sports Ground precinct. Mayor Adam Shultz has indicated plans to seek state and federal funding for the redevelopment of Lyall Peacock Field to replace aging grandstands and change rooms. A lighting upgrade for the field is currently out to tender, with operations expected to begin for the 2027 football seasons.

Entities

Lake Macquarie City Council · Warners Bay · PWP Events & Marketing · Lyall Peacock Field · Toronto Awaba Stags

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lake Macquarie City Council seeks state funding for Lyall Peacock Field

    Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking state and federal grants to redevelop the aging Lyall Peacock Field sports precinct in Toronto.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lake Macquarie City Council to launch Lakeside Sounds series

    After 28 years, the Music in the Podium series has ended due to rising costs. Lake Macquarie City Council will launch the Lakeside Sounds series in January to continue free live music at Warners Bay and Toronto

Sources

gloucesteradvocate.com.au · lakesmail.com.au