Road Closure Update
Please be advised about NSW Road that Blue Gum Road, Annagrove Rd has reopened. McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time. Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time. McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time.
Small Business Recovery Grant
If you’re a small business or not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you’ve been directly impacted by the storms and floods, you can now apply for a small business flood recovery grant of up to $50,000. This disaster recovery grant is government support to help pay for the costs of clean-up, reinstatement of daily operations, repair […]
Update on Road Closure in The Hills
We are seeing multiple road closures due to flash flooding & large amounts of water covering roads. Please be careful on the road due to the increase presence of potholes – if stopping at night, please don’t forget to keep your lights on with your hazard lights. Blue Gum Road, Annangrove (at bridge crossing) McClymonts […]
Galston Gorge Closed
After another landslide, Galston Gorge will remain CLOSED until further notice. Please plan your travel using alternative routes. For suggested diversions, refer to https://hornsby.disasterdashboards.com/dashboard/road For latest updates on road closures, please refer to Live Traffic NSW – https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/115588 Source – https://www.facebook.com/rfsgalston Please plan your travel using alternative routes. For suggested diversions Please plan your travel […]
Help Your Neighbours in Wisemas Ferry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our neighbours in Wisemas Ferry need our help again. Many are cut off from the wider community and are unable to supply themselves with the basics. The Bowling Club has become a hub for deliveries again and would love if we could support them with basics like the following: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_colun_text] Dog food Cat […]
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) […]
Rural E-Waste Drop Off Event – Galston
A reminder for residents living in our rural areas – the next rural e-waste drop off day will be held in Galston on Saturday 19 March, 8am – 2pm. Accepted e-waste includes televisions and computers, along with other connected items such as cables, mice, tablets and laptops. Electrical items such as toasters, kettles, sandwich makers […]
Today All the Emergency Services are Busy
Busy afternoon for all emergency services in the hills today(22nd February 2022) multiple powerlines down. For emergency assistance during floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, Call Triple Zero (000). If power lines are down, please ensure you remain at least 8m away at all times. The report fell […]
Several Flooding News in Hills Area
Cattai Ridge Rd bridge is closed due to flooding. Power cables down at Dural Public school. Road closed. Avoid Hastings Rd dural. Galston Road, Mid dural Rd & Wylds Road are all extremely flooded as of 11am- do not drive through Recommend residents stay at home. Cattai Ridge Road, by sasanqua cafe, is becoming impassible. […]
