The Lake Illawarra Authority was established in 1988 to transform the degraded waters and foreshores of Lake Illawarra into an attractive recreational and tourist resource with restored and sustainable ecological values.

The Authority has the task of planning for and carrying out works within the lake area that achieve the above objective.

Under the Lake Illawarra Authority Act (1987), the Authority consists of ten part time members. Of the members there is one representative each from Wollongong and Shellharbour City Councils, one representative from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries), one representative from the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority, one representative from the Department of Environment and Climate Change and five community members. One of the community members will be appointed Chairperson.

Members are appointed by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment.

Membership is for a term not exceeding two years and newly appointed members will cover the period September 2009 to August 2011.

Individuals interested in nominating for a community position on the Authority are invited to submit a brief written application detailing their interests, skills and vision for the lake to:

Brian Dooley
Executive Officer
Lake Illawarra Authority
PO Box 867
WOLLONGONG NSW 2520

To obtain an information package call 4224 9633.

Applications close 4 pm Tuesday 30 June 2009