Media Releases

Council has a diverse range of projects, programs and issues and it is important the community is informed of changes, advances and achievements in these areas.

Council regularly releases media releases ensuring the positive achievements of the Council and important information are communicated to the Hawkesbury Community. Council has weekly notices in the Hawkesbury Courier providing important information to the Community.

For more information on news, please contact Council’s Public Relations Coordinator on  (02) 4560 4430 or email council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.

• ‘A shady and beautiful tree-lined boulevard’ – Windsor town centre works to start

  21 June 2024

  Stage one of the highly anticipated revitalisation of George Street, Windsor is due to start Monday, 24 June 2024.Stage one of the works will stretch from Windsor Railway Station to Fitzgerald Str…

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• Nominate a mate for the 2025 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

  19 June 2024

  Nominations are now open for the 2025 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards!The Australia Day Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and congratulate the many individuals, community groups and …

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• Council adopts record budget with our Operational Plan 2024/2025

  19 June 2024

  A record $245.9 million budget will drive a once-in-a-generation program of repairs and improvements to our City’s infrastructure, programs and services.These priorities are outlined in detail in …

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• New playground for Frank Mason Reserve – have your say!

  17 June 2024

  South Windsor – a new playground is coming soon to Frank Mason Reserve and we want local residents to have their say on what is built!A survey, covering everything from how residents access the pa…

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• New playground for Bounty Reserve – have your say!

  17 June 2024

  Bligh Park – a new playground is coming soon to Bounty Reserve and we want local residents to have their say on what is built!A survey, covering everything from how residents access the play…

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• Come celebrate what makes the Hawkesbury great!

  17 June 2024

  Get ready for our biggest, brightest, most exciting Hawkesbury Fest yet!Boasting 20 stalls from our local community partners, 20 market stalls, 17 food trucks and tents, kids' activities, free fac…

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• Exhibition of Planning Proposal LEP004/23 – 172 Commercial Road, Vineyard

  17 June 2024

  Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal and other supporting documentation for 172 Commercial Road, Vineyard (Lots 2 & 3 DP 229135) at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au until Wednesday, 10 J…

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• Reminder – Litter Prevention Plan – Council wants to hear from you!

  17 June 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has been successful in obtaining a grant to develop a forward-thinking Litter Prevention Plan. This plan will reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to sustainability a…

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• Draft Communication and Engagement Strategy now on public exhibition

  14 June 2024

  Strong communication and engagement channels between Council and residents are fundamental in supporting the delivery of services and projects that make the Hawkesbury a great place to live, work …

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• Sewer Pump Stations C and O switched off due to flooding

  9 June 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has notified the Environment Protection Authority and NSW Health that Sewer Pump Station C (located at 94A Macquarie Street Windsor) and Sewer Pump Station O (located 38 Gr…

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