Road Closure Alerts
The following roads in The Hills are as follows: Boundary Rd, Box Hill, at Killarney Chain of Ponds is now open Boundary Rd, Box Hill, from Hession Rd to Cataract Rd closed Pitt Town Rd, Maraylya closed Terry Rd, Box Hill, at Hedgewood Dr closed Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil
Report it to Council
Have you seen something waste-related that needs our attention in Hills Shire council? Dumped rubbish? Missed bin collection? Abandoned trolleys? You can report an issue from anywhere, on any device, at any time! To get started, visit https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Report-Request Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil Dumped rubbish? Missed bin collection? Abandoned trolleys? Dumped rubbish? Missed bin collection? Abandoned trolleys? Dumped […]
Seaweek Australia
Today (5 March 2022) is the start of Seaweek Australia, celebrating and raising awareness of our oceans and marine creatures. So, let’s talk about this beautiful Australian marine animal! The Leatherback Turtle, the world’s largest turtle, sometimes visits the Hawkesbury-Nepean estuary. In the 1970s, Leatherbacks would frequent the waters of Broken Bay. Sadly, now you […]
Potential Storm Coming to Sydney
Heavy rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms over the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly area. Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are developing on a cold front ahead of an upper low pressure system. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the northwest parts of the […]
Evacuation Warning – Wisemans Ferry
NSW SES has this morning advised residents at Wisemans Ferry to be prepared to evacuate. Simple things you can do now: • Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you. • Relocate other personal possessions to a safer/higher place. • When directed to evacuate, leave as early as possible to […]
Recovery Services
Service NSW are providing a one stop shop for people and businesses to access all available recovery services. People can call 13 77 88 or visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ to access the following information: Accommodation advice Relevant charitable services Mental health and wellbeing services Support for businesses Financial assistance Insurance and legal support Replacing lost ID Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsPAC
Renewed Flood Watch
Renewed Flood Watch For The Hawkesbury, Colo & Macdonald Rivers From Sunday into Monday and Tuesday heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. This rainfall has the potential to cause renewed river level rises to areas already impacted by flooding. Although we are seeing a slow drop in the river […]
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 […]