Priority - Hawkesbury Post

Should we be Concerned About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Local Tap Water?

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 14, 2024 | News, Priority

Following the revelation of high concentrations of FAS chemicals in the North Richmond water supply, we asked water scientist Associate Professor Ian Wright for his views on the findings and whether or not we should be concerned. This is what he had to say. By...

Full Warragamba Could Have Raised 2020 Flood by 3 Metres

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 9, 2024 | News, Priority

When the first of a series of major floods hit the Hawkesbury in February 2020, Warragamba Dam was less than half full. Had the dam been at full capacity, the flood at Windsor would have been three metres higher. This finding is part of a landmark flood study released...

Parking Madness

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 6, 2024 | News, Priority

Local businesses around shopping precincts in the Hawkesbury are increasingly angry over ongoing parking issues impacting their operations and bottom lines. Owners are repeatedly fined for parking near their own businesses, forcing them to frequently move their...

Historic Thomas James Bridge: Restoration of a Colonial Relic

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Priority

New images show the major restoration work to rebuild the historic Thomas James Bridge on Settlers Road near Lower Macdonald after it was extensively damaged by flooding. The oldest road bridge still in use on the Australian mainland, was built by hand in 1830 using...

Development Threatens Irreplaceable Koala Habitat

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 3, 2024 | News, Priority

A controversial housing development at 150 Hermitage Road, Kurrajong, threatens to devastate a pristine koala and wildlife habitat just 150 metres away, sparking outrage among local residents and environmental groups. The project could destroy one of the...

Bypass to Finally Bring Relief to Pitt Town

by Publishing | Jul 3, 2024 | News, Priority

After years of anticipation and delays, the long-awaited Pitt Town Bypass is finally set to become a reality. NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the milestone during his visit to the Hawkesbury in June. “Starting today, the construction industry can submit...