Argenton Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
Population:	1337 (2006 census)
Established:	1838
Postcode:	2284
Area:	1.6 km² (0.6 sq mi)
Location:	16 km (10 mi) W of Newcastle
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Kahibah
State District:	Wallsend
Federal Division:	Charlton
Suburbs around Argenton: Edgeworth Elermore Vale Elermore Vale Edgeworth Argenton Glendale Teralba Boolaroo Cardiff

Argenton is a suburb of the city of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) west of the Newcastle's central business district in Lake Macquarie's West Ward.

[edit] History

Lead smelting commenced in the area in 1898. A public school opened in 1897, but was closed six years later. Another school opened in 1953. The Newcastle Mines Rescue Station opened in 1927. The Waratah Golf Club was formed in 1901 and is the oldest golf club in Newcastle. The Pasminco Lead and Zinc smelter was confirmed to begin dissasembly in 2005 for the cost of approx $6 mil. In 2009, it is nearing the end of demolition with clearing and replanting of land. It is expected the land will be used for industrial purposes as it is not suitable for residential development.

[edit] Local Interests

Argenton is a small suburb of Lake Macquarie commonly recognised for its BMX Club, Soccer Club and longstanding Bakery which under initial ownership claimed to have the best meat pie in Australia. With the opening of Glendale Supercentre within the boundaries of Argenton, the area has seen rapid growth in visitors travelling through the suburb. The demolition of the Pasminco Smelter saw 360 people losing their employment although it caused much pollution to the surrounding areas. Much controversy surrounded the Pasminco and many saw both positive and negative factors in its closing.

[edit] External links

• Argenton, New South Wales is at coordinates 32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / 32.932°S 151.618°E / -32.932; 151.618Coordinates: 32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / 32.932°S 151.618°E / -32.932; 151.618
• History of Argenton

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