In Lake Macquarie, several key areas have been targeted for development to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the region's infrastructure.
Main Growth Areas
Glendale
- Focus: Commercial and retail development, transport hub.
- Significance: Glendale is a major regional centre with plans for expanded shopping facilities, a new transport interchange, and community amenities.
Morisset
- Focus: Residential, commercial, and industrial development.
- Significance: Morisset is identified as a growth area with potential for large-scale development projects, including new housing estates, business parks, and retail centres.
Charlestown
- Focus: Commercial and retail development.
- Significance: Charlestown is the major commercial center in Lake Macquarie, with a significant concentration of retail, professional services, and health facilities.
Toronto
- Focus: Mixed-use development.
- Significance: Toronto is a key town center with opportunities for expanding residential, retail, and commercial activities, enhancing its role as a local hub.
Main Employment Areas
Cardiff
- Focus: Industrial and commercial activities.
- Significance: Cardiff is a major employment zone with a strong industrial base, offering numerous job opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Bennett’s Green
- Focus: Commercial and industrial development.
- Significance: Bennett’s Green is known for its large-format retail and industrial precincts, contributing significantly to the local economy.
Gateshead
- Focus: Health and education services, light industrial activities.
- Significance: Gateshead includes the Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and several educational institutions, forming a key employment area in health and education.
Cameron Park
- Focus: Industrial and residential development.
- Significance: Cameron Park is experiencing rapid growth with new housing developments and a business park, making it a burgeoning employment zone.
Warners Bay
- Focus: Commercial and retail development.
- Significance: Warners Bay is a popular area for retail and commercial activities, supported by its lakeside location and vibrant community.
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Lake Macquarie Airport
Lake Macquarie Airport, also known as Belmont Airport, is located in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Marks Point. The airport was established in 1962 and has since been a hub for various aviation activities.
Charlestown Health and Hospital Hub
The Charlestown Health and Hospital Hub brings together key industry organisations including Sonic Healthcare, Ramsay Health Care and Novatrials.
BlackRock Motor Park
Pioneering Adaptive Land Reuse in Lake Macquarie
Economic Transformation through Industrial Development in Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, situated in New South Wales, Australia, has undergone significant economic transformation through strategic industrial development initiatives.
High Value Industries
A range of educational institutions, from primary and secondary schools to universities and vocational training centres.
Investing in healthcare & social assistance services in Lake Macquarie resonates with investors due to the region's demographic trends, economic stability, existing infrastructure, and strategic location.
Investing in manufacturing in Lake Macquarie offers numerous advantages due to the region's strategic location, supportive infrastructure, skilled workforce, and conducive economic environment.
High-skilled employment opportunities and fostering innovation and growth.
Lake Macquarie, a region historically known for its coal mining industry, faces significant economic and environmental challenges as traditional mining activities decline.
Lake Macquarie is experiencing significant development, with ongoing residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.