City of Wollongong News: Environment
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Beloved natural asset Lake Illawarra was back on the agenda for both Wollongong City Council and Shellharbour City Council this week as the councils work to manage erosion in the entrance channel.
It may sound like something from Lord of the Rings, but a Riparian Corridor is something you’ve probably seen much closer to home.
It’s now 10 years since Botanic Gardens Day was born. It marks a special milestone for Wollongong’s own Botanic Garden, whose staff were instrumental in instituting what’s become a much-anticipated annual celebration throughout Australia and New Zealand.
It’s that time of year where deer can start to pop up more frequently in unusual places - like the middle of your residential street.
Building a sustainable Wollongong is more than just a stated objective for Wollongong City Council. It is a guiding principle that informs all areas of our operations, and a primary consideration for all our planning and policy documents.
Don’t make this the winter of neighbourhood discontent – be sure to get your wood heater use right.
Many hands make light work and we’re encouraging Lake Illawarra-lovers to get involved in a series of monthly clean-up events.
There is nothing quite like a day by the lake to slow down and spend quality time together. Around Lake Illawarra, you will find plenty of fun things to do.
Wollongong City Council has taken another step toward its Net Zero community emissions by 2050 target after granting easements that will allow the installation and maintenance of Community Batteries in four new locations across the Local Government Area.
The recent holiday season saw a whopping 40 per cent increase in residents utilising Wollongong City Council’s recycling drop-offs, with more than 800 people attending three locations between 27 and 30 December.