SUSTAINING LIVERPOOL
Georges Riverkeeper In this issue
Voyager Point Hazard Reduction Burn
Asbestos Alert
Haigh Park Caring for Country
Foiled Again!
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Sustaining Liverpool.
Liverpool is a city growing with purpose: balancing opportunity, sustainability and strong community connections. This edition of Sustaining Liverpool showcases how we are building a better future together.
From students learning about the Georges River through real-world, curriculum-aligned programs, to TAFE students gaining handson experience in best practice construction, we are equipping the next generation with practical skills and environmental awareness. Our environment remains central to our identity. It is encouraging to see Voyager Point regenerating strongly after hazard reduction works, while community initiatives like the Casula Parklands walking tours are helping residents connect with our natural assets.
We are also strengthening community pride through projects like the Haigh Park mural, and driving behaviour change through creative initiatives such as “Foiled Again!”: turning waste into a sustainability success.
Together, these efforts reflect a city that is forward-thinking, resilient and committed to a more sustainable future.
Warm regards,
Mayor Ned Mannoun Liverpool City Council
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Voyager Point hazard reduction burn
Creekwood Reserve, Voyager Point is regenerating strongly following a controlled hazard reduction burn in October 2025, with native grasses, trees, shrubs and groundcover returning and the area’s three significant ecological communities responding well.
The low intensity burn, carried out by the NSW Rural Fire Service and initiated by Liverpool City Council’s Environment Operations team, was carefully planned with extensive input from ecologists, the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council, infrastructure providers, residents and multiple Council departments.
Covering approximately 1.6 hectares that had not experienced fire in more than 20 years, the burn was undertaken to reduce fuel loads and protect nearby assets, while also supporting the natural regeneration processes of the Australian bush.
The site continues to be closely managed, with targeted weed control by qualified bush regenerators helping to ensure a healthy and resilient recovery.
Students can go to school on the river
Teachers and students looking for real world, curriculum aligned learning to support the new NSW syllabuses are encouraged to get in touch and take part in a unique local environmental program.
In response to the new syllabuses in Science and Technology and HSIE Geography, the Georges River Environmental Education Centre, supported by Georges Riverkeeper, has developed a suite of tailored teaching resources to help schools deliver these updated curriculum requirements.
These programs focus on the Georges River and the network of local creeks and waterways that shape our
community. Students gain a deeper understanding of the river’s environmental significance while also examining the challenges it faces in an urban setting.
This is a valuable opportunity for schools to connect syllabus outcomes with meaningful, place based learning and inspire the next generation to care for and protect our local environment.
Teaching resources are available for primary students in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 and for secondary students in Years 7 and 8.
Check out the resources here
ENVIRONMENT WALKING TOUR AT CASULA PARKLANDS
Explore the natural beauty of Casula Parklands and discover how we can all play a role in protecting our local environment at this popular guided walking tour. Hosted by Liverpool City Council’s Environment team and led by Michelle Playford, the tour takes participants along the Georges River, highlighting local ecosystems and the importance of good site management in protecting downstream environments.
This free experience offers practical insights, real world examples, and a deeper appreciation of the natural assets right on our doorstep. It is part of Council’s broader program to build community awareness, support sustainable development, and activate our parklands.
Demand has been strong and places are filling quickly. Book now through Liverpool Powerhouse to secure your spot and be part of a growing community committed to healthier waterways and a more sustainable Liverpool.
For more information see here.
Get the site right
TAFE construction students gained valuable hands on experience through Liverpool City Council’s Get the Site Right initiative, designed to build practical skills and real world understanding of best practice on construction sites.
Working alongside Council’s Environment and Compliance teams, as well as Georges Riverkeeper, students were introduced to simple, effective ways to manage sediment, erosion and waste. The session formed part of Council’s broader education and compliance program, including the Bunnings Builders’ Stall, which provides clear and practical guidance for industry and apprentices.
Importantly, students learned that the success of any construction project starts with getting the site right from day one. Early planning and setup play a critical role in preventing pollution, protecting the Georges River catchment, and demonstrating professionalism on site.
The experience reinforced that small actions at the beginning of a project can deliver lasting environmental and industry benefits.
For more information on the campaign, click here
ASBESTOS ALERT
Asbestos is found in a third of Australia’s houses.
It’s a real danger: each year asbestos-related diseases claim four times more lives than road accidents. If your home was built before 1990, it could contain asbestos. Asbestos can be found throughout the home, in walls, bathrooms, ceilings, floors, laundries, kitchens, roofs, fences and garages. Asbestos is dangerous when damaged, disturbed or deteriorating so you shouldn’t remove it yourself.
If you’re looking to renovate, planning ahead will help avoid delays and cost blow outs.
BE ASBESTOS READY
Before you begin a renovation, please follow these three simple steps.
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THINK AHEAD
Remember that asbestos was used in over 3,000 building products and can be found throughout the home.
PLAN AHEAD 2
Exposure to asbestos fibres can cause cancer. Fibres from disturbed, damaged or deteriorating asbestos are easily inhaled and can be a health risk. There’s no fast or easy way to remove it, so plan ahead to avoid delays and cost blow outs.
3
GET A PROFESSIONAL
Please don’t risk your health, or anyone else’s health. If you’re renovating, start by contacting a licensed asbestos professional if you aren’t trained to locate, manage or remove it.
For more information on asbestos safety, visit asbestos.nsw.gov.au
HAIGH PARK CARING FOR COUNTRY
A wonderful new mural now brings colour, culture and community spirit to Haigh Park, creating a vibrant focal point that tells a deeply personal local story.
The mural was inspired by the Liverpool Elders Coffee Club, a group that first came together during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to combat isolation. Carefully developed to reflect the stories, values and cultural identity of the group, it stands as a proud and lasting addition to Haigh Park, celebrating resilience, connection and the power of community.
What began as a small gathering of people seeking fresh air and connection has grown into a strong and consistent community, with members meeting in the park almost every Friday to share a yarn, a laugh and a meal together.
Supported by funding from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure through the Caring for Country grant, and with the backing of Liverpool City Council, the group worked alongside local artist Amy Eldridge to bring their vision to life. The project was facilitated by the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
FOILED AGAIN! GETTING WRAPPED UP IN WASTE?
Liverpool City Council staff have proved they’re not easily foiled, turning Easter chocolate waste into a shiny sustainability win through the cleverly named “Foiled Again!” recycling competition. Running from 23 March to 30 April 2026, the light-hearted but high-impact challenge saw teams across Council workplaces battle it out to collect, clean and scrunch aluminium foil into giant foil balls, with bragging rights and prizes on the line for the biggest builds.
But this wasn’t just a bit of fun. It hammered home a serious message. Aluminium can be recycled again and again, using up to 95 per cent less energy than producing it from raw materials, making every scrunched sheet count.
Participants gathered foil from both work and home, making sure it was clean and flattened before adding to their growing creations. Week by week, the competition gained momentum as teams measured their progress and refused to be outshone.
In the final wrap, Council’s childcare centres took out the top spots. Edmondson Park Childcare Centre clinched first place with a 63cm foil ball, followed closely by Prestons (60cm) and Warwick Farm (45cm).
The result of not throwing foil away? Less waste sent to landfill and a community well and truly wrapped up in better recycling habits.
Sun 31 May 2026 9.30am – 11.30am Opposite 388 Barabung Street, Austral Sat 20 June 2026 9.30am – 11.30am South Park, Charlton Avenue, Chipping Norton