Flood Recovery Information

Support is available for the Hawkesbury Community to help with your recovery from both the 2021 and 2022 floods.

For the current information on Flood Recovery and Supports click here

It is important to register for updates as new information comes to hand here

You may also be interested to attend Community Hubs which provide weekly face to face support in the Community Tuesday to Friday in Bilpin, Wilberforce, Colo Heights and St Albans.

Please click here for all the HUBS INFORMATION

Support is available for the Hawkesbury Community to help with your recovery from both the 2021 and 2022 floods.

For the current information on Flood Recovery and Supports click here

It is important to register for updates as new information comes to hand here

You may also be interested to attend Community Hubs which provide weekly face to face support in the Community Tuesday to Friday in Bilpin, Wilberforce, Colo Heights and St Albans.

Please click here for all the HUBS INFORMATION

Flood Recovery Centres & Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs - 26/4/21

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All flood affected residents are encouraged to visit our Recovery Centres and Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs.
Recovery Centres;
1️.South Windsor Family Centre Recovery Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED
2. Wisemans Ferry – The Retreat, 5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry
Monday - Friday – 10am to 4pm, Saturday – 10am to 2pm, Sunday CLOSED
Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs;
- Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club - Tuesday, 27 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Wilberforce School of Arts - Wednesday, 28 April from 10am to 4pm
- Colo Heights (Horrie Eley) Hall - Thursday, 29 April from 10am to 4pm
- St Albans Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Shed - Friday, 30 April from 10am to 4pm
- Paradise Café 766 River Rd Lower Portland - Saturday, 1 May from 10am to 2pm
OUR OPEN SPACES - FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE 22/4/21

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Repair work is continuing on several of our Playgrounds and Reserves that were impacted by the recent flood event. Due to the damage, these locations will remain CLOSED. We will continue to update the community as work progresses and these locations become open to the public.
Here is the latest update of works that are required;
- Governor Phillip Park – Clean up of vegetation and replacement of mulch in Playspace gardens, softfall mulch replacement, waterplay electronics to be replaced, mud and slit removal, BBQ's to be repaired.
- Church Street Reserve – Clean up of vegetation and mulching of Playspace area, softfall replacement, carpark repairs.
- Macquarie Park – Softfall mulch replacement, safety fence repairs, debris clean up.
- Howe Park - The Luke Worsley Bridge is currently closed, handrail will need repair work, ongoing clean up of debris, fitness equipment softfall replacement, replacement of park furniture and rubbish bins.
- Hawkesbury Park – Replacement of softfall, ongoing debris clean up.
- Hanna Park - Ongoing tree work and sediment removal to lower section.
- Yarramundi Reserve & Navua Reserve - Ongoing tree works and remediation.
- Windsor Wharf Reserve - Wharf area to be inspected and made ready for re-instatement of pontoon.
Greens Road Lower Portland - Flood Recovery Update 22/4/21

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The March 2021 flood event has had a significant impact on local residents and their properties along Greens Road, Lower Portland.
Council staff have inspected Greens Road a number of times and assessed the impact of the flood on the road. The following action plan has been developed:
- The road subsidence located south of Juniors on Hawkesbury remains open at this stage with a 5 tonne weight restriction for vehicles
- The road subsidence located north of Juniors on Hawkesbury has been closed to through traffic due to safety concerns
- A geotechnical firm has been engaged to investigate:
1. the best way forward to re-establish a safe road network at both locations
2. possible short term options to improve the road stability
3. an increase to the current 5 tonne weight restriction
The preliminary geotechnical investigations have been undertaken and the geotechnical firm will be commencing on site later this week. Information from the investigation should be available within approximately 2 weeks of commencing on site. This information will then be shared with the community.
The traffic control near Wheelbarrow Ridge Road will remain in place until further notice.
We will continue to keep the local community informed of the situation as it develops. If you have any questions in relation to the planned works or any other concerns please contact Council’s Customer Service on 45604444.
Free Skip Bins for Flood Affected Properties - 20/4/21

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Skip bins are continuing to be delivered to flood affected properties in the Hawkesbury. If you need to book a skip bin to come to your property or street click here Once your skip bin is full, you can also request a pick up via the same form.
You will need to provide your name, address and details of the amount and type of waste to be disposed of.
If you would prefer to take your flood affected waste directly to the Hawkesbury Waste Management Facility, please book your drop off time HERE
If you are unable to register online or require further assistance, please call our Customer Service Team on 4560 4444
Recovery Centre Update - 20/4/21

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The Team at South Windsor Recovery Centre have had their morning briefing and they are ready to assist you. If you are a flood affected resident, we encourage you to attend one of our Recovery Centres:
- South Windsor Family Centre - 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Monday - Friday – 10am to 5pm

Thursday – 10am to 6pm

Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
- Wisemans Ferry – The Retreat
5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry

Monday - Friday – 10am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
- North Richmond Panthers Recovery Centre
33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond

Monday - Wednesday – 10am to 5pm

Centre will be closed down from 5pm Wednesday 21 April 2021
You can meet Government and non-Government agencies that provide;
- Financial Assistance for individuals, primary producers and small businesses
- Accommodation advice
- Help with replacing lost documents
- Mental Health and
- Wellbeing services
- Clean-up services
- Insurance and legal support.
Freemans Reach Road - Repair Update - 19/4/21

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Work is well underway to repair the flood damage to Freemans Reach Road. We do not have an expected completion date at this stage, but we will update the community as the works progress.
We will post updates on other local road repairs over the coming days.
Windsor Boat Ramp Update - 17/4/21

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The Windsor Boat Ramp is open, however there is still significant silt and mud below the water level and in the creek/channel. Due to the debris and other restrictions on the river, users should exercise caution and take extra care.
Please visit the NSW Maritime notification HERE for further information on the current navigation hazards in the Hawkesbury River.
Flood Assistance Information - Issue 8 - 17/4/21

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Council's Flood Assistance Information document has been updated. The latest version is available HERE
The latest update includes:
- Help for Small Business section
- New financial support available from the Salvation Army, Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal, Red Cross and Rural Aid
- There are also some changes to the operating hours of the Recovery Centres and Recovery Hubs
Flood Recovery Centres & Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs - 15/4/21

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All flood affected residents are encouraged to visit our Recovery Centres and Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs.
Recovery Centres;
1.South Windsor Family Centre Recovery Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm, Saturday – 10am to 2pm, Sunday - CLOSED
2️. North Richmond Panthers Recovery Centre, 33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm, Saturday – 10am to 2pm, Sunday - CLOSED
3️. Wisemans Ferry – The Retreat, 5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry
Monday - Friday – 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
Community Advice and Support Service/Recovery Hubs;
Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club - Tuesday, 13 April from 9.30m to 12.30pm
Wilberforce School of Arts - Wednesday, 14 April from 10am to 4pm
Colo Heights (Horrie Eley) Hall - Thursday, 15 April from 10am to 4pm
St Albans Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Shed - Friday, 16 April from 10am to 4pm
St Albans Saturday 10am to 2pm at the Pioneer Run Event
Pastoral workshop for Primary Producers 15 April

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REMINDER - Pasture & Fodder Options for Flood Recovery workshop on tomorrow 15 April

Join in for a FREE half day workshop to assist with pasture and fodder flood recovery from 9.30am to 12 Noon.

Located at the Greater Sydney LLS Demo Farm, 40 Edwards Road, Richmond Lowlands.

You will hear from a Technical Specialist in pastures and forage to learn about:

the pastures that might survive a flood

the differences between Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter floods

replanting- how, when and what to plant?

how to sow- seeding rates and fertilizer

weeds after a flood

cautions for pasture improvement

using and buying hay or silage after a flood

Register online at https://gslls.wufoo.com/forms/mavz6wq15o0gbo/

or for further information contact richard.stephens@lls.nsw.gov.au