Greater Sydney
Community updates

We are requiring Sydney Trains to take action to address noise concerns, including pollution reduction programs to identify the cause and possible mitigation methods.

Our investigation into the source of debris balls that washed up on Sydney beaches has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network.

We are monitoring air quality and dust before and during the construction of the Warringah freeway upgrade.


We are responding to community reports about Noakes boatyard at McMahons Point. We are taking action to require Noakes to improve environmental outcomes for the community.


We have been investigating alleged unlawful dumping at property 903C Blaxland Ridge Road, Wheeny Creek since October 2020.

We are reviewing each report of odour from the community and are working licensees to investigate the potential sources of odours in this region.

We continue to regulate remediation at the site owned by Arcadia Investments Holdings through a clean-up notice.

We are working with the City of Canada Bay Council and property owners to oversee ongoing management of the former Union Carbide and Lednez (UCAL) site on the Rhodes Peninsula.

We are investigating odour and noise reports about Opal Packaging in Matraville.

Our response to noise complaints from the community living in the Port Botany area.

Located in Sydney’s south-east, the suburbs in and around Botany Bay are culturally diverse and thriving regions with a rich heritage dating back to the early days of colonisation.

Orica has operated a manufacturing facility at the Botany Industrial Park since 1942. Historically poor environmental management resulted in contamination at the site.
