Lake Albert, New South Wales

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Lake Albert
Wagga Wagga,  New South Wales
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Lake Albert
Coordinates Coordinates: 35°09′58″S147°22′52″E / 35.166°S 147.381°E / -35.166; 147.381
Population6,192 (2016 census) [1]
Established1868
Postcode(s) 2650
Elevation205 m (673 ft)
Location
LGA(s) City of Wagga Wagga
County Wynyard
Parish Rowan
State electorate(s) Wagga Wagga
Federal division(s) Riverina
Suburbs around Lake Albert:
Tatton Kooringal Gumly Gumly
Springvale Lake Albert Forest Hill
Rowan Gregadoo Ladysmith

Lake Albert is a suburb of the city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, on the shores of Lake Albert from which it is named. The suburb has three schools; Lake Albert Public School, [2] Mater Dei Primary School and Mater Dei Catholic College. The Lake Village Shopping Centre, built-in 1980, is located within the suburb and houses Foodworks supermarket and specialty shops. The area is family-friendly and is often used for outside physical activities, barbeques, and playing on the playground. Boats are able to enter the lake and water skiing is permitted. Around the lake are light posts donated by families and businesses around Wagga. This allows for activities to take place at sunset/sunrise. Exercise stations are scattered around the lake and are free for any given use. Water taps for drinking are available for human and animals (dogs). Two blocks of toilets opposite to each other are around the lake. [3]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lake Albert (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Home - Lake Albert Public School". lakealbert-p.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  3. Lake Albert 1868 - 2008. Lake Albert Public School. 2008. p. 119. ISBN   978-0-646-48391-7.

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