City of Wollongong News: Environment
Stories and media releases from Wollongong City Council about caring for our environment, sustainable living, active transport, climate change and more.
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We’re working with the NSW Government to establish biodiversity certification which will streamline development assessment processes, protect important vegetation communities and offset the impact from new developments in West Dapto.
We have different teams working hard across the city to protect and care for our natural environment – including threatened flora and fauna. Here’s a snapshot of a few of their projects.
Wollongong City Council is welcoming community feedback on a tree planting plan that aims to strike a balance between greening and shading the path while maintaining much-loved views.
Right now, there is a lot of focus on asbestos and the challenges it presents in its management. At Wollongong City Council, we’re well aware of the legacy of the use of asbestos materials and have procedures in place should it be found in our buildings, parks or on worksites.
Council is looking at possible measures that could help reduce flood risk to people, property, and infrastructure in known “hot spots” in the Collins Creek Catchment area.
What do Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park, Beaton Park tennis courts and the Old Wollongong Courthouse all have in common? They’re all spaces where Wollongong City Council is, or has recently, managed the presence of asbestos.
It’s a case of many hands make light work at Clean Up Australia Day events across the region this weekend.
Work will start this month on the removal of contaminated soil material from Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park.
We know many people in our community are aware of an EPA investigation into asbestos within mulch at a number of locations across Sydney.
We’re celebrating what nature lovers regard as mother nature’s secret weapon, wetlands!