West Lakes is western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Charles Sturt. Developed in the 1970s as a public-private joint venture, it's noted for its manmade tidal lake and Delfin Island, a residential island set within the lake. It was renamed John Dyer Lake in honor of the former Mayor, John Raymond Dyer OAM, recognizing his significant influenc…West Lakes is western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Charles Sturt. Developed in the 1970s as a public-private joint venture, it's noted for its manmade tidal lake and Delfin Island, a residential island set within the lake. It was renamed John Dyer Lake in honor of the former Mayor, John Raymond Dyer OAM, recognizing his significant influence and dedication to the development.