Lower Georges River Rehabilitation

St George and Sutherland Shire councils are undertaking rehabilitation of the popular recreational waterway, the lower Georges River, with a $1.9 million grant from NSW Environmental Trust.

Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale and Sutherland Shire councils are collaborating on the project, which will result in the restoration of riverside vegetation and habitats and increase community awareness about environmental sustainability.

A sustainability plan will be prepared for the catchment on behalf of the councils, Georges River Combined Councils' Committee and Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority.

The project will ensure the sustainable management of the lower Georges River and provide a more efficient and holistic strategic planning framework for the entire river. In particular, the project will compliment other urban sustainability projects in the mid and upper parts of the catchment, which have also been funded by the NSW Environmental Trust. It will also strengthen protection of environmentally sensitive areas, reduce erosion and sedimentation along the river and improve storm water management.

The grant will assist the councils to improve recreational experiences, encourage the establishment of new community environmental groups and promote a sense of civic ownership and care for the lower Georges River.

More information

To find out more about the rehabilitation of lower Georges River, telephone Council's Environmental Sustainability Unit on 9330 6222.

NSW Environmental Trust - independent statutory body which supports exceptional environmental projects that don't receive funds from usual government sources.