Greater Sydney

Community updates

27 Jun 2025
Greater Sydney’s landfill space is expected to run out by 2030 unless urgent action is taken.
Landfill
10 Jun 2025

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

Hand holding Sound Level Meter digital device near construction site. Credit: Sarah Ryan/EPA
05 Dec 2024

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.

Aerial image of Bondi Beach. Credit: Nick Ryan/EPA
25 Nov 2024

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

A male EPA officer on-site inspection near air quality monitoring station
04 Nov 2024
Information about our response to community complaints about odours from the premises of AJ Bush and Sons.
Truck driving through residential area. Credit: John Spencer/EPA
31 Oct 2024

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.

Person applying reduced VOC paint to a boat hull
06 Sep 2024
We are aware that the community experiences odours around the Minchinbury and Eastern Creek areas from time to time.
EPA officer performing odour inspection
23 Aug 2024

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

Two EPA officers in front of the Pollution Incident response vehicle
12 Aug 2024

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

Staff recording soil information. Credit: Peter Robey/DCCEEW
04 Jun 2024

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

Handful of soil in gloved hands, ready for testing. Credit: Peter Robey/DCCEEW
13 Jun 2023

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.

Rhodes east, looking south. Credit: DPHI/TVU Productions
04 Nov 2022

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

Pollution response vehicle
25 Oct 2022

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

EPA officer conducting noise level inspection
09 Sep 2022

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.

Henry Head Walking Track, Kamay Botany Bay. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
09 Sep 2022

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

Port Botany container terminals, near Kingsford Smith International Airport. Credit: Vanessa Duncan