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

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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 and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
2.North Richmond Panthers Recovery Centre, 33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
3.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
FREE half day workshop to assist pasture and fodder flood recovery - 12/4/21

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Greater Sydney Local Land Services
have a FREE half day workshop to assist pasture and fodder flood recovery.

Date - Thursday 15 April, from 9.30am to 12 Noon

Address - Greater Sydney LLS Demo Farm, 40 Edwards Road, Richmond Lowlands
Technical Specialist in pastures and forage and former District Agronomist, 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
Cost is free but registration is essential via this link https://gslls.wufoo.com/forms/mavz6wq15o0gbo/
‼REMINDER - Update on Council Park Facilities - 12/4/21

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Due to the damage and clean up required at several of our Parks and open spaces, the following parks remain CLOSED until they are cleaned up and repaired:
- Governor Phillip Park – Playspace, Picnic Facilities and Boat Ramp
- Church Street Reserve – Playspace
- Macquarie Park – Playspace and Picnic Facilities
- Hawkesbury Park – Playspace
- Yarramundi Reserve
- Navua Reserve
- Sections of Howe Park
- Sections of Hanna Park
- Upper Colo Reserve
Please DO NOT use these facilities until we advise that they are open. We apologise for the inconvenience, but our communities safety is our priority. Updates will be provided as they come to hand.
Flood Recovery Support - 9/4/21

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All flood affected residents are encouraged to visit our Recovery Centres:
1 South Windsor Family Centre Recovery Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
2 North Richmond Panthers Recovery Centre, 33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
3 Wisemans Ferry – The Retreat, 5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry
Monday - Friday – 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm

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
ℹ For up to date information and to register for updates visit www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/fih2021 or call our Customer Service Centre on 4560 4444.
Local Road Updates - 8/4/21

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Information on our local road closures can be found on Council's Disaster and Emergency Dashboard. This site will be updated regularly by staff as roads are inspected.
Follow this link to our Dashboard for further information https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
If you are aware of an issue on a local road that needs reporting, please let us know via our online form http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/.../roads-reporting-form or call our Customer Service Centre on 4560 4444.
ATTENTION - Flood Affected Firearm Licence Holders - 7/4/21

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A message from Hawkesbury Police Area Command - On Saturday 10th April 2021, between 8am and 3pm, Hawkesbury Police will be accepting firearms and ammunition damaged by the floods for destruction at Windsor Police Station, 13 Mileham Street, Windsor.
If you have had to move your firearms due to the floods, please ensure you notify the Firearms Registry of the new safe storage location.
If you have any inquiries regarding the arrangements put in place this Saturday 10th April, please contact Windsor Police Station on 4587 4099 and ask to speak with the Licensing Officer, Senior Constable BLUE.
Hawkesbury Flood 2021 Clean Up - The Task at Hand - 7/4/21

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As the flood waters subside, we are left with a lot of devastation throughout the Hawkesbury. Here are only a few images of the task at hand.
We understand our community have been heavily impacted and we are working with the State and Federal Government on short and long term recovery solutions.
If you have been impacted by flooding, we encourage you to;
1.Visit our Recovery Centres which are located at;
- South Windsor Family Centre - 6 Greenhills Way South Windsor from 9am to 5pm Weekdays/10am to 2pm Weekends
- North Richmond Panthers - 33 Beaumont Avenue North Richmond from 9am to 5pm Weekdays/10am to 2pm Weekends
2. Call into our Recovery Hubs which are located at:
- Wilberforce School of Arts Hall Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
- Colo Heights (Horrie Eley) Hall Thursdays 10am to 4pm/Alt. Saturdays
- St Albans RFS Shed Fridays 10am to 4pm/Alt. Saturdays
3. View our Flood Recovery Page HERE as we will be updating this site regularly as new information is available.
4. Register on Council's Recovery Register HERE to receive regular updates on our short and long term recovery http://www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/.../sur.../register
5. Call our Customer Service Centre on 4560 4444 if you require any further assistance.
Book Your Skip Bin Pick Up - 6/4/21

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If your property was flood affected and you requested a skip bin which is now full and ready for collection, please let us know by logging a request for pick up here ➡ www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/…/forms/local-emergency-management
We understand that there are residents who have logged a request for a skip bin to be delivered to their property and it hasn't arrived yet. With more than 4500 affected properties and 600 bins out in the community, we are continuing to work on these requests and ask that you please be patient during this difficult time.
ℹ If you are unable to register online, please call our Customer Service Team during business hours on 4560 4444 for assistance.
Flood Recovery Support Centre and Hubs - 6/4/21

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All flood affected residents are encouraged to attend the flood recovery centres where 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.
🔹South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor
From Tuesday, 6 April
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
🔹North Richmond Panthers, 33 Beaumont Avenue, North Richmond
Opening Wednesday, 7 April
Monday - Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 2pm
RECOVERY HUBS will be opened to provide access to recovery services for anyone affected by the floods or 2019/20 fires. The Hubs will operate one week day per week and one weekend day per fortnight at the following locations;
🔹Colo Heights (Horrie Eley) Hall opening Thursday 8 April,
10 am–4pm
🔹St Albans Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Shed opening Friday 9 April, 10am – 4pm
🔹Wilberforce School of Arts opening Wednesday 14 April, 10am – 4pm
For up to date information and to register for updates got to https://www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/…/survey…/register
To find out more about visit Council's Flood Recovery Information at https://www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/fih2021…
Community Advice and Support Service at Bilpin Hall

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Community Advice and Support Service PLUS Storm and Flood Recovery Support and Information at Bilpin Hall tomorrow, Tuesday 5 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm offering support from Council, Step by Step Recovery Services and Red Cross.
Come in and see what is available to help with Storm and Flood and ongoing Bushfire Recovery. We will have computers, printer and scanning available. We can arrange help with clean up, registration for updates and financial assistance. Vouchers for immediate assistance for storm and flood impacted residents also available.
Come in even if you just feel like a chat. Everyone is welcome!