The news comes after many years of active lobbying for the infrastructure in that area and indicates the effects of a generation of council staff and elected local representatives of various levels of government who have worked for this outcome.

And on the back of years and years of hard work by Lake Macquarie City Council, the Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, Hunter Water and local residents to achieve genuine outcomes in relation to reticulated sewerage.

I'm grateful that council, the NSW government and Hunter Water have been able to work together to achieve a solution and deliver essential services to a growing area of Lake Macquarie city.

Council is also calling for nominations for the Lake Macquarie Sports Awards.

The awards acknowledge the exceptional performances of our sporting men, women, boys and girls, plus highlight the endeavours of our volunteer administrators, coaches and officials.

It is a way for us to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by our residents to shape community sport and recreation and highlight the importance of health, well-being and an active lifestyle within our community.

If you know a Lake Macquarie sportsperson who has excelled in their chosen sport over the past year, I encourage you to nominate them for an award.

Selection criteria and nomination forms are available at lakesport.com.au.

Nominations close on Friday, January 16.