As the year draws to a close, we are busier than ever. 

We’ve made a great start as a new Council and we’re building a strong team that serves our whole community. 

As well as continuing to roll out the important projects in our delivery program, we’ve developed a ‘wish-list’ of key enabling projects just in time for Christmas.  
If funded, these priority infrastructure and investment projects will support new homes, create more jobs, strengthen our natural environment, and build the capacity of our essential services as we grow by nearly 14% over the next 20 years. 

We’re now working hard to secure partnerships with other levels of government, and encourage collaboration with industry groups and private enterprise, to make our Christmas wishes come true.

Just some of the projects we’re seeking funding for include a food and garden organics service, upgraded treatment plant works, improved roads and cycleways, better transport systems and a masterplan for the Warnervale Business Precinct.

Council has a good track record of successfully working with others to achieve great community outcomes, and we’ll continue to build strong relationships with State and Federal Government to secure our future.

You can find out more by visiting Council’s website and searching for ‘Key Enabling Projects’.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m looking forward to meeting many of you at one of our spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations – keep an eye on Council’s social media for details – and may 2025 be another great year for The Mariners. 

Mayor Lawrie McKinna