NRS-12518 | Tuggerah Lakes Committee Report and appendices

The Inter-Departmental Committee on Tuggerah Lakes was established by Premier Sir Robert Askin in 1970 to look into matters affecting the lakes. The investigations conducted by the Committee, which held its first meeting on 25 May 1971, were prompted by representations from H.F. Jensen, M.P. and from various local groups and individuals concerning siltation, pollution, weed control and general deterioration of the lakes. The Authorities represented on the committee were: the Department of Public Works; the Electricity Commission; the Health Commission; New South Wales Fisheries; the Maritime Services Board; the Department of Lands; the Planning and Environment Commission; and Wyong Shire Council.(12/13649.1). 1 bundle. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.