Hayes Park Public School opened reflecting the growth of the population Dapto TAFE opened. 1984 Closure of St Anne's Catholic High School West Dapto Draft Strategic Plan exhibited. Closure of Tallawarra Power Station and Huntley Colliery. Large scale urban expansion of West Dapto. This is the last remaining area within the City of Wollongong that has the potential for large-scale urban expansion.
Expansion continues to date.
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