Throsby Creek Government Agencies Committee
Planning the future of Throsby Creek
The Committee is working together to further improve the environment of Throsby Creek, its surrounds, and the amenity of the area for residents, visitors and commercial users.
Community feedback is being integrated into the next plan
The Committee, in consultation with relevant agencies and the community, has developed a draft Throsby Creek Catchment Agencies Plan for 2027-2031 to capture a consolidated vision for Throsby Creek.
The community was invited to complete two surveys about the draft plan and share their comments and ideas. The second survey closed on 18 October 2026 and the Committee will review the survey results. The draft plan can be viewed below.
Throsby Creek action plans
Committee members
The Throsby Creek Government Agencies Committee is chaired by the Member for Newcastle, Mr Tim Crakanthorp MP, and supports cooperative leadership from numerous government agencies and stakeholders 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, and community representatives.
| 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 |
| Mr John McLeod, Newcastle Rowing Club | Community representative |
| Mr John Sutton, Tighes Hill Community Group | Community representative |
| Aunty Theresa Dargin, Traditional Custodian and Cultural representative, Worimi Country (Dates Mob), Spiritual Water Ways Indigenous Corporation | Community representative |
Project news
Caring for Throsby Creek: Monitoring program provides new insights
NSW Government agencies and community representatives are working together to improve the health of Throsby Creek, with a comprehensive water quality monitoring program now at its halfway point.
Throsby Creek mangrove maintenance work complete
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.
