Priority - Hawkesbury Post

Hawkesbury misses out on $400 million disaster fund due to Perrottet government

by Publishing | Jun 9, 2023 | News, Priority

Michael Sainsbury The Hawkesbury has missed out on any funding under the first $400 million tranche of the Federal government’s Disaster Ready Funding in the latest blow to its recovery from fire and floods. The region was completely ignored by the former Perrottet...

Government confirms Warragamba Dam safety and flood risks

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 8, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

The NSW government has confirmed today that Warragamba Dam is potentially no longer safe due to potential risks associated with extreme flooding scenarios. The government has also revealed that the concerns were known to the previous Liberal National party government...

Massive council loan to cover sewerage disaster will see rates jump 14%

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 6, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

Michael Sainsbury. Residents of the Hawkesbury who use the council sewage system will see their rate rise 14% next financial year to cover the cost of a $35.1 million loan taken out by the council in December last year, an equivalent to about one third of the HCC...

Substandard road repairs create hazardous conditions in Bilpin

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 5, 2023 | News, Priority

Bilpin residents claim that substandard road repairs are causing havoc on local roads and are calling for Hawkesbury City Council to fix them. Susanna Benzko, a concerned resident, recounted a distressing incident when she had to seek assistance after her horse...

Serious concerns about Hawkesbury council’s record on koalas

by Sam Magnusson | May 31, 2023 | News, Priority

Michael Sainsbury There is growing concern amongst wildlife and environmental groups about Hawkesbury City Council’s (HCC) failure to protect koalas and other endangered species. They are worried that the native animals are not being sufficiently protected from...