Ground Closure

Please note that due to current weather conditions, all Council sporting fields and parks where sporting activities are conducted across Blacktown City will be closed for all sports until 4pm Wednesday 28 October

An update as to whether the parks and fields will be reopened will be made by Council on Wednesday 28 October by noon.

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See the latest information on our response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Stoney Creek Road, Shanes Park

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CHANGES TO RECYCLING COLLECTIONS IN GLENDENNING AND DEAN PARK

Click below for more information on upcoming changes to recycling collections for residents of GLENDENNING and DEAN PARK.

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Sustainable living

Get involved in these local initiatives that help build a more resilient sustainable city.

Sustainable Living Workshops

Learn new skills to help you reduce your waste, save money, live healthier, and protect the environment.

Sustainability Hub

Find out how you can get involved in our showcase environmental education centre.

Subscribe to our email newsletter

Stay informed about our upcoming sustainable living workshops and environmental events.

Community gardens

Community gardens are places where people come together to grow food, create habitat and connect with nature and their local community.

Adopt-a-park

Volunteer at your favorite park to help create cleaner, greener spaces in our community.

Bushcare

Help care for and protect our natural areas and bushland reserves.

Sustainable Schools Network

Creating environmental education and networking opportunities for students and teachers within Blacktown City.

Cool Streets© in Blacktown

Find out how we are greening our streets using the Cool Streets© method.

More canopy, more cooling

Find out where we will be planting more trees to cool and green our city.

Energy Advice Service

Council has partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to provide you with independent energy advice.
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