Throsby Creek Government Agencies Committee
Committee overview
We are working together to further improve the environment of the Throsby Creek waterway and its surrounds, and the amenity of the area for residents, visitors and commercial users.
The Throsby Creek Government Agencies Committee is chaired by the Member for Newcastle, Mr Tim Crakanthorp MP, and seeks to enable cooperative leadership from numerous government agencies who have responsibility for the Lower Throsby Creek.
The Committee includes representatives from Hunter Water, City of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie City Council, Roads and Maritime Services, Hunter Local Land Services, the Port of Newcastle, Hunter TAFE, Port Waratah Coal Services and two community representatives.
The Throsby Creek Catchment Agencies Plan was developed in consultation with relevant agencies and the community and captures a consolidated vision for Throsby Creek.
Committee Members
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Tim Crakanthorp MP - Member for Newcastle | Committee Chair |
| Hunter Water Corporation | Committee member |
| City of Newcastle | Committee member |
| Hunter Local Land Services | Committee member |
| Lake Macquarie City Council | Committee member |
| Roads and Maritime Services | Committee member |
| TAFE NSW | Committee member |
| Port of Newcastle | Committee member |
| Port Waratah Coal Services | Committee member |
| Mr John McLeod, Newcastle Rowing Club | Community representative |
| Mr John Sutton, Tighes Hill Community Group | Community representative |
Key dates
1 May 2019
Final plan adopted by Committee
10 October 2018
Public Exhibition of draft plan
Now closed
Project news
Throsby Creek mangrove maintenance work complete
Published 15 July 21
Work to remove a small area of juvenile mangroves and sediment from Throsby Creek, near the Union Street footbridge in Tighes Hill, is now complete.
Read more about Throsby Creek mangrove maintenance work complete
Plan for Throsby Creek's future
Published 1 June 20
Read the Newcastle Herald article