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Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd
November/December 2018 edition - General news
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Navy blue WSROC logo with wave design within the O and words undernteath - Advocating for the people of Western Sydney

Year in review

With 2018 coming to a close it is a good opportunity to reflect on the year that was.

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Parramatta River litter working group

Five councils join forces with state to clean up Parramatta River

Western Sydney councils and state government agencies have teamed up to investigate litter flowing into the Parramatta River.

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Councils commended for excellence in the environment

Western Sydney councils have once again shown they are leading the way on sustainability. With several winning entries at the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards.

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WSROC launches regional heat strategy

With another scorching summer on the way, WSROC has released its plan for cooler, more resilient communities.

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Western Sydney Citizen Science Forum participants completing a workshop task

Western Sydney Citizen Science Forum

Over fifty environmental educators, scientists and community representatives came together to discuss all things citizen science on 23 October. 

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Planning liveable cities report

A new report released by Infrastructure Australia has called for greater involvement of local governments in strategic planning and better support for the delivery of local infrastructure.

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Western Sydney in the news


Councils release Turn Down the Heat Strategy

50C days 'the norm' by 2050 in Western Sydney: New report tackles urban heat threat

Urban design and infrastructure to 'turn down the heat' in our cities

NSW under pressure to invest in more recycling

New solar farm to be built at South Windsor Wastewater Treatment Facility

Campaign is positive: no ifs or butts

Western Sydney to endure 52 extreme heat days by 2090
 

Our projects


WSROC manages a number of co-funded projects and community programs on behalf of its members. Learn more about our current projects via the links below.
Western Sydney Regional Waste Strategy
Light Years Ahead Energy Efficiency Initiative
Turn Down the Heat

About WSROC


Established in 1973, the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) represents eight local councils in Greater Western Sydney - Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Liverpool and Parramatta.

With a reputation for considered policy analysis and bipartisan advocacy, WSROC brings a collective voice to those issues which are crucial for Western Sydney's growing population.

WSROC's ongoing commitment to the region is demonstrated by its joint procurement programs, co-funded project work and shared community activities.
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