Balmoral Road Reserve
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council How great is this photo showing the progress at Balmoral Road Reserve in Kellyville? The turf has been laid on the fields and lighting has been completed. Current works on site include the – Fitout of the amenities building – Concrete path works around […]
Roads Damaged in Wisemans Ferry
Whilst the water continues to reduce allowing Assessment crews to access more affected areas, it seems that this has also allowed others to access the areas for some Sunday (13 March 2022) sight seeing. Please do not venture into the affected areas. There are still many roads blocked, roads damaged and in some areas especially […]
Wisemans Ferry Clean Up
It’s been all hands and vehicles on deck at Wisemans Ferry today (13 March 2022), as crews continue to Wisemans Ferry clean up and clear flood affected areas, including removing mud from the ferry ramp. Thanks to all the members across NSW for the assistance they’re giving today, and for many weeks to come. Source […]
Power Restoration Update
With water levels now receding, Endeavour Energy teams are out and about by all means possible – including foot, boat, kayak, car and truck – to scope flood damage, remove debris and repair the network where they can gain access and water levels allow. This includes scoping work in the Colo region and network repairs […]
Hills Hawks – Registration Still Now Open
Hills Hawks Squads have been formed, teams given to NRL, draws being made, training ready to start (when the ground dries)! If you haven’t registered DO IT NOW! https://hawksrugbyleague.com/ Only a few spots left in some age groups. Any questions, email [email protected] Source – https://www.facebook.com/hawksrugbyleague
McClymonts Road Now Open
McClymonts Road in Kenthurst has been opened to traffic travelling between Pitt Town Road and Maguires Road. The following roads in The Hills remain closed – Wisemans Ferry Road at Cattai Creek and Little Cattai Creek in Cattai – Cattai Ridge Road at Cattai Creek in Maraylya – Most of the length of River Road […]
International Women’s Day Award
Congratulations to all our International Women’s Day Award recipients: ▪️Business Woman of the Year – Professor Nicole Brooke ▪️Community Woman of the Year – Beena Rizal ▪️Young Woman of the Year – Sophie Hirst ▪️Senior Woman of the Year – Carol Harding ▪️Hills Woman of the Year – Rossella Garofano Souce – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil
Recovery Underway
Mayor Philip Ruddock visited Wisemans Ferry with the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Hon Margaret Beazley, to offer support to the local community, view the extent of the damage from the flood, and to see the NSW Rural Fire Service clean-up efforts underway. In some good news for the Wisemans Ferry community, […]
Crosslands Reserve
Sadly, ongoing flood impacts mean Crosslands Reserve cannot be open to the public this weekend. However, The council is working hard to reopen the Reserve next weekend, weather permitting. Apart from floodwater that has not yet receded, Council outdoor staff need to remove large deposits of mud and sludge from the Reserve carpark and other […]
Return with Caution
Return with Caution – Parts of Lower Portland – Advice Issued: 11th March 2022 10am The NSW SES you may now return safely to the following area(s): All properties on following streets in Lower Portland along the Hawkesbury River: Wheelbarrow Road Greens Road Hawkesbury Riverside Retreat King Road River Road (between Cliftonville Road down to […]