Mayoral Statement from Mayor Gangemi
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Today(4 March 2022) Mayoral Statement, The Hills Shire braces for more flooding. Parts of Lower Portland and Wisemans Ferry have been told to evacuate, and more of our local roads and reserves are being impacted by flash flooding. The worst is far from over […]
Road Closures Update
Multiple roads in The Hills are currently closed due to flash flooding and large amounts of water covering roads. The following roads remain CLOSED: Blue Gum Road, Annangrove (at bridge crossing) McClymonts Road, Maraylya (at bridge crossing) Cattai Ridge Rd, Maraylya/Glenorie (at bridge crossing) 2255-2275 River Road, Leets Vale 990-1027 River Road (at Blundell’s swamp) […]
Update: The Rain Falls Won’t be as Heavy
STATUS UPDATE 4: More confirmation from the BOM that we look to have dodged a bullet today (3 March 2022). Their latest flood warning confirms that rain falls won’t be as heavy as predicted in the catchment and basin. As can be seen in the radar image, the southern part of the system is breaking […]
Cafe Sasanqua is Open Now
Cafe Sasanqua is open today(3 March 2022). Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road bridge is closed. Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road bridge is closed. Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road […]
Evacuation Centres
The following locations are now OPEN and operating as Evacuation Centres. Richmond Club at 6 East Market Street, Richmond Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street Castle Hill Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith Castle Hill Showground is open as an animal and livestock evacuation centre. Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands has helped set up the Centre at […]
Evacuation Orders
Residents and businesses within these locations below should Evacuation Orders: NSW SES Evacuation Orders– Parts of Oakville 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Pitt Town Bottoms 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Parts of Pitt Town 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Parts of Sackville North 11pm NSW SES Parts of Pitt Town (around Percy’s […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 4th March 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Price Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 193.90 Coles Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 193.90 Caltex Woolworths Dural 532 Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158 193.90 7-Eleven Castle Hill 255 -257 Old Northern […]
Road Closures Update
Multiple roads in The Hills are currently closed due to flash flooding & large amounts of water covering roads. The following roads remain CLOSED: Blue Gum Road, Annangrove (at bridge crossing) McClymonts Road, Maraylya (at bridge crossing) Cattai Ridge Road, Maraylya/Glenorie (at bridge crossing) 2255-2275 River Road, Leets Vale Terry Road at the intersection of […]
Sandbag Points
Thanks to NSW SES Hornsby Unit, in conjunction with Council crews, there are more self service collection points open in the Shire for sandbags. Please BYO shovel and take only what you need. Hayes Park, Galston (Opp Galston High School) https://goo.gl/maps/CFTZ76c2rD1UqSqm7 Galston Road, Galston Active since Wed Mar 2 9.20pm until supplies run out Warrina […]
Updated Advice from Bureau of Meteorology
MAJOR FLOODING SIMILAR TO MARCH 2021 EVENT POSSIBLE WITH FORECAST RAIN OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY Recent rainfall over the Nepean and Hawkesbury River catchments and a deepening East Coast Low is bringing heavy rainfall from Wednesday (2 March 2022) with the potential to cause major flooding along the Nepean and and Hawkesbury Rivers. River level […]
