Category: Lake Macquarie
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Transport Interchange Project to Boost Glendale and Cardiff Economies
An economic assessment of the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange project has highlighted the substantial benefits it could bring to the Glendale, Cardiff, and Boolaroo areas. The report, prepared by consultants Morrison Low for Lake Macquarie City Council, emphasizes the positive impacts that each stage of the project could have on the local suburbs over the…
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Dredging Project Enhances Safety and Navigation in Swansea Channel
Exciting developments are underway in New South Wales as dredging commences on the Swansea Channel, a crucial waterway in the region. The project, set to kick off in the near future, will primarily focus on the Dog Leg segment of the channel, aiming to extract an impressive 10,000 cubic metres of material during Stage 3.…
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NSW Government Allocates $20 Million for Highway Interchange Upgrades
The NSW Government has allocated $20 million towards the enhancement of the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway Interchange to bolster road safety, efficiency, and traffic capacity. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for commuter services in the region, particularly during peak hours. The upgrades are part of the broader Oxley Highway Future Growth…
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Swift Action Saves Home from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
A resident in Lake Macquarie narrowly escaped harm thanks to a working smoke alarm that alerted them to a fire caused by a Lithium-Ion battery in a cordless vacuum cleaner. The incident occurred at a unit on the Old Pacific Highway in Swansea around 1 pm. The vacuum cleaner, while charging, suddenly caught fire due…
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Lithium Battery Fire in Toy Car Sparks Safety Alert
A lithium battery in a remote control toy car sparked a garage fire in Teralba, prompting a safety alert. Fire and Rescue NSW teams rushed to Fishermans Drive following reports of a house fire. Despite the efforts of eight fire trucks and 32 firefighters, the blaze was contained to the garage of the two-storey home.…
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FRNSW Urges Vigilance Amid Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Fatalities
Fire and Rescue NSW is issuing a public appeal for heightened vigilance following what appears to be the first recorded fatalities in New South Wales resulting from a fire linked to a Lithium-Ion battery. The tragic incident unfolded in Teralba at Lake Macquarie, where a townhouse became engulfed in flames around 4.10 am on Thursday,…
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Power Pole Fire in Lake Macquarie Sparks Major Outages
Residents of Lake Macquarie were plunged into darkness for hours following a power pole fire that occurred early on a Tuesday morning. The incident, which unfolded on Pacific Highway in Swansea, prompted a swift response from NSW Fire and Rescue crews who were alerted to the flaming power pole just after 5 am on October…
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Marine Rescue NSW Intensifies Search for Missing Swimmer
Marine Rescue NSW crews are tirelessly searching for a missing 20-year-old male swimmer who was last seen at Shelly Beach near Port Macquarie. The volunteers and vessels from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie and Camden Haven have been actively involved in the search efforts. Inspector John Murray of Marine Rescue NSW mentioned that the search resumed…
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Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Ensure Maritime Safety Through Collaboration
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were called upon by the NSW Police Marine Area Command to assist in the search for a missing crew member from a commercial vessel near Newcastle. The operation was initiated at 12 pm on November 8, 2024. The volunteer crews from Marine Rescue Newcastle and Lake Macquarie promptly mobilized for the…
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Body of Missing Man Found in Swansea Channel Tragedy
A body believed to be that of a missing 23-year-old man from Lake Macquarie has been discovered in the Swansea Channel in New South Wales. The man had been missing for almost two weeks after the boat he was on capsized in the channel. Life Vest – LifeJacketss for Adults, Adjustable Buoyancy Jackets with Whistle…