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Improving Belmont economic centre

Lake Macquarie is home to a network of vibrant and unique centres; serving as hubs for jobs, education, retails, health services, housing and social connection.

As a key economic centre in the north-east of our our city, Belmont offers unique opportunities when it comes to investment in new jobs and delivering diverse housing options that suit the needs of our growing population.

We want Belmont economic centre to be accessible to everyone, with improved pedestrian access making it easier to get around.

Council is currently reviewing its Belmont strategic planning framework and, as part of this review, we're seeking feedback from Belmont residents, business owners, visitors and other stakeholders to understand what the community values about Belmont and what opportunities for improvement exist within the economic centre.

Share your ideas before 7 July via our interactive feedback map or come and meet the project team at Belmont Baths on Saturday 21 June, 8-11am

Belmont economic centre

  • Have your say

    Tell us what you value about the Belmont economic centre and share improvement opportunities that will help make Belmont an even better place to live, work and have fun. Click 'Share feedback' below and you'll see a shaded part of the map, which defines the area we'll be focusing on as part of our strategic planning framework review. You can drag and place icons within the shaded area to share an idea, issue or something you like and leave a comment.

    Share feedback

In-person feedback opportunity

You can share feedback and chat with the project team at Belmont Baths on Saturday 21 June, 8-11am

FAQs

Since the introduction of the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan in 2014, the vision for the Belmont economic centre has evolved. The NSW Government’s Hunter Regional Plan 2041 identified Belmont as a ‘strategic centre’ within the region. This project will review current strategic land use policies to ensure that they support this vision.

If Council decides that changes to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan are required, a Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan amendment will be prepared for endorsement by the elected Council.

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Who's listening

  • Dylan Shoesmith
    Strategic Landuse Planner
    Lake Macquarie City Council