Local residents pitch in to clean up Simmos Beach Reserve

The creek line that runs into Simmos Beach Reserve at Macquarie Fields has been successfully restored, thanks to a joint project implemented by Council and the Georges Riverkeeper.

Georges Riverkeeper Treasurer Rey Manoto said the works had improved environmental outcomes for the local area.

“These works have restored the flow of the creek to help protect against flooding during high rainfall periods as well as removing weeds, rubbish and sediment,” he said.

The project, which was funded by Council and $50,000 from the NSW Environmental Trust’s Restoration and Rehabilitation program, saw more than 4500 plants installed by volunteers and contractors to improve over four hectares of critically endangered bushland between Fifth Avenue Reserve and the Georges River.

Extending his thanks to all the volunteers and local residents who pitched in to help improve the important bushland, Mayor George Brticevic said, “It was fantastic to see the community so engaged with cleaning up this area so that it can be enjoyed by both people and the animals who use this important urban bushland corridor.”

Anyone interested in helping to maintain the site and getting involved with protecting local bushland can join the Simmos Beach Bushcare Group by emailing bushcare@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au .

 – Cassidy Pearce