Hook and line bins

Council is currently undertaking a 12 month trial of hook and line bins that have been installed at two fishing hotspots located at Tom Ugly's Bridge, Blakehurst and Sans Souci Park Fishing Pier, Sans Souci.

With fishing-related litter being identified as an environmental threat, these bins have been installed to offer a simple disposal solution for waste fishing line and tackle. If used correctly, they may help reduce the risk of litter making its way into the Georges River and harming local fauna and marine life.

The bins, which are made from 100% recycled material have been designed to allow for correct disposal of fishing line and tackle waste. They aim to create awareness on the issue of recreational fishing litter and encourage individuals to do the right thing and dispose of their waste responsibly.

The new bins are in collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) and Council will monitor the bins and encourage feedback from the community. The trial will run until June 2025.

Feedback and enquiries on the hook and line bins are to be addressed to Council's Senior Environment Officer by email to mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Council thanks all responsible community members who dispose of their fishing waste correctly.

Our Waterways

The creeks, wetlands and waterways of the Georges River area play a significant part in local history and culture.

Increased urban development in Georges River results in increased run-off of stormwater containing pollutants. This means that authorities including Council, Sydney Water, NSW Fisheries and NSW Maritime have to work together to manage the increased challenges to waterway health.

What does Council do to help local waterways?

We are committed to improving the quality of our waterways and we proudly work with the not for profit Georges Riverkeeper catchment management group.

Georges Riverkeeper works closely with it's eight member Councils including Georges River Council, as well as agencies and community representatives to enhance, conserve and protect the Georges River and its catchment.

Each participating Council has adopted the Georges River Coastal Zone Management Plan, which includes a range of actions to manage and improve the condition of the Georges River estuary and protect and rehabilitate the river over the next 10 years.

If you witness a pollution event or any practice that may be harmful to our waterways, please call the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Environment Line on 131555.

Learn more about Council projects within the Georges River catchment. 
 

Our Wetlands

Georges River has records of several threatened shorebirds that use our important wetlands, saltmarsh and mudflats for feeding. 

These birds include the Curlew Sandpiper, Pied Oystercatcher and Bar-tailed Godwit, to name a few. You might be lucky enough to see some of these birds at Council’s naturalised seawalls at Kogarah Bay, or by taking a walk down to Lime Kiln Bay or Gannons Park artificial wetlands.

View the map of the Georges River local government area wetland and saltmarsh habitats.