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The survey found 56 per cent of the 2112 respondents did not want the name changed. Coon Island and Coon Island Point are located in a low-lying area at the head of the Swansea Channel, opposite Pelican. The area is Awabakal land, with archaeological evidence dating back at least 7800 years ago showing occupation and widespread hunting areas. Lake Macquarie City Council councillor Kevin Baker said Coon Island was named after its original inhabitant Herbert Heaney, who was a man of Anglo-Saxon origin. Herbert was a coal miner and when he used to come back out of the pit, he got a very unfortunate nickname, Baker said. ....
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Lake Macquarie councillors vote in favour of renaming Coon Island as Pirrita Island skynews.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from skynews.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bridge in Lake Macquarie finally getting makeover July 13, 2021 After several delays, finally the Freemans Drive Bridge at Cooranbong will be getting a makeover. It’s a $1.3 million project to get the Lake Macquarie bridge up to standard and work is already underway. The improvement works involve strengthening the superstructure and deck of the bridge, which support the roadway, to increase the load capacity of the bridge and ensure longevity of the structure. Lake Macquarie City Council’s Asset Manager Helen Plummer said safety is the number one priority for Council and regular inspections are carried out to ensure bridges across the city remain safe at all times. ....
An initiative to recycle fishing line waste and turn it into street furniture is one of the projects that has been supported as part of Council's. ....