Waterways
The beautiful mix of sandstone cliffs and gorges, open waterways, secluded bays and natural vegetation make the waterways in Hornsby Shire one of the most visually spectacular waterways in New South Wales, a popular site for a large number of recreational visitors each year. The area is also rich in Aboriginal and European history.
Hornsby Shire Council carries out a comprehensive water quality monitoring program, with staff regularly collecting and testing samples from more than 60 locations.
Water Quality
Hornsby Council has a number of initiatives to improve water efficiency within the Shire.
Water Conservation
Hornsby Shire is surrounded by natural waterways so great care must be taken to avoid water pollution.
Water Pollution
Since 1994 the CRR has funded the construction of more than 400 stormwater quality improvement devices across Hornsby Shire, which help clean the waterways by removing sediment and litter from stormwater.
Catchments Remediation
Hornsby Shire Council is one of the main custodians of the Lower Hawkesbury River Estuary, from the ocean to Wisemans Ferry.
Hawkesbury Estuary
Hornsby Shire Council's Hawkesbury Watch program gives real-time information on water conditions in the Hawkebury River.
Hawkesbury Watch
Information about a project to undertake environmental DNA (eDNA) testing to establish if platypus are living within the rural creek catchments of Hornsby Shire.
Platypus in Hornsby Shire
Check Swimming Conditions
Find out about water quality before taking a dip in our waterways