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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...

Anger in Pitt Town About Evacuation Route, By Pass

by Publishing | May 26, 2024 | News, Priority

There is growing anger in Pitt Town that calls for upgrading its flood evacuation routes have so far been ignored by the government, and that work on a long-promised bypass will not commence until at least next year The population has tripled in the past 15 years so...

Warragamba Dam Expected To Spill Monday

by Publishing | Apr 5, 2024 | News, Priority

Warragamba Dam is anticipated to spill on Monday following heavy rains that began on Thursday. The dam is currently sitting at 96.3 per cent capacity. One concern is the collapsed riverbank at Cornwallis Road, which has remained unrepaired for over three years since a...

Flood Talkfest Continues

by Publishing | Mar 20, 2024 | News, Priority

A local Hawkesbury action group has accused the state government of inertia after it announced a new community panel to help work underway to reduce the risk and impact of future floods in the region. Hawkesbury Community Alliance (HCA) said it is extremely surprised...

Firefighter Michael Kidd Farewelled

by Sam Magnusson | Dec 22, 2023 | News, Priority

Hawkesbury firefighter Michael John Kidd was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today at a funeral where he was given full honours. In moving scenes commuters stopped their cars as Michaels coffin draped in the Australian flag was carried on a fire truck...