Woronora Valley Residents Association Inc

Sewage overflow Woronora fire trail creek

Attention:

Today Sunday 17/6/26 Norm Dixon Reserve Creek (adjacent to The Woronora Fire Trail ) had a sewage overflow enter the creek from Woronora Heights .
As I went for my jog around 3 pm I witnessed two Sydney water men in gear taking water samples.
They placed a sign on the fire trail( see photo ) and a plastic catcher in the upper creek to stop any contamination.(see photo. )The yellow plastic in creek Amongst the beautiful ferns .
Sydney water men took samples above the plastic catchment and below.
They said it was negative for contamination for both places however they will follow up and will remove the yellow catcher in the creek if the water remains clear.

I had a conversation with the men and they volunteered the information and were very pleasant and helpful .
I asked where the spill originated and they replied it was Woronora Heights close by ,just past the top gate of the Fire Trail.
I asked how it happened
The said tree roots broke the households sewage pipe which then flowed into the storm water which then flows directly into the fire trail creek (which is part of Norm Dixon Reserve)
This of course as we know then flows into Forbes Creek and then the Woronora River.

They said the water was really clean here and showed me the samples .
I replied :
It’s because the Fire Trail is closed to public or private use and opens for emergency situations only.
No cars or bikes allowed and it is also a wild life corridor and also a wild life zone .
Then a trail bike went flying past and I caught him on camera ( no number plate that I could see )
Sydney Water men said they will take the samples of water back for further extensive testing to make sure there is no contamination even though their basic kit was negative.

Regards MBB(Secretary )
Robyn Galvin (President )
WVRA Inc.

ATTENTION WVRA Inc. MEMBERS - Peabody mine

STAND UP FOR OUR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT!

WVRA Inc., who are members of the SSEC stand in solidarity with you to protect the Environment and Sydney Basin drinking water. The IESC are the experts with no monetary interests other than the environment, unlike the Foreign Peabody Mining Company.

WVRA Inc. following our last General Meeting agreed to write to our local and Federal Members.

Update Summary: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18g7WCTkC2/?

In gratitude,

Robyn Galvin ( President )

Marelle Burnum Burnum ( Secretary )

WVRA Inc. Submission opposing Waterways rezoning W1 to W2

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Sydney Basin Koala net work

BECOME ACTIVE BE INVOLVED WITH KOALA PRESERVATION

LINK: https://www.sydneybasinkoalanetwork.org.au/get-involved?recruiter_id=2550

WVRA Inc. Encourages Members to be involved with SYDNEY BASIN KOALA NETWORK

WVRA Inc. have joined the valuable network and are supporting our koalas where we can.

On behalf of the WVRA Inc. Committee

Robyn Galvin (President )

Marelle Burnum Burnum ( Secretary )

PROTECTING OUR LOCAL KOALAS

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Parking & illegal e-bike riding on and through the grassy area adjacent to the Woronora Tennis Court

Response:

A request has been sent to us on your behalf by Councillor Maroney, Councillor Cowell and Councillor Nikolovski regarding the parking and illegal e-bike riding on and through the grassy area adjacent to the Woronora Tennis Courts.

Given your request relates to a number of matters, we may require assistance from a number of different Council teams. We appreciate your patience while we gather the appropriate information. We will provide a response as soon as possible.

Should you need to contact Council in relation to this matter, please call our Customer Service Team on 02 9710 0333, with your new reference number, RN2026-043223.

Thank you for your patience as we investigate these matters.

Parking adjacent to tennis courts

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KPOM Submission -Woronora Valley Residents Association Inc.

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DIAMOND PYTHON WORONORA YESTERDAY - 27th march 2026

This MAGNIFICENT Reptile was sighted in Woronora yesterday in a residents yard!!!

This exquisite Photo (taken by a member of our Association WVRA Inc. ) has him yawning after a meal to realign his jaws !!!

This further stresses the importance of caring for country knowing we have such a variety of native animals in our shire from KOALAS to DIAMOND PYTHONS !

Let's keep our Shire in balance, free of chemicals with abundant trees and vegetation, along with clean waterways !

WVRA Inc.
Robyn Galvin ( President )
Marelle BB ( Secretary)

27th March 2026

NAMING OF RESERVE IN UNCLE MAX’s HONOUR

REQUESTING SUBMISSIONS AND SURVEY REGARDING THE PROPOSAL FOR NAMING OF RESERVE IN UNCLE MAX’s HONOUR.

Council ‘s live link is now available for naming proposal for Uncle Max. Your support would be appreciated for this special Indigenous Elder.

Go to the link below.

Complete the Survey

Sunset ceremony 2026

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Traffic / Parking request - UPDATE

Parking Congestion

Following a request from our new Members , who are concerned about the safety and the parking congestion at the intersection of The Crescent and Prince Edward Park Road Woronora, we are pleased to advise the following action is in progress.WVRA Inc. thank council for their prompt reply to this request .

Benefits of Membership

Dear Ms Burnum Burnum,

I refer to the representation made on your behalf by Councillor Nikolovski regarding parking in Prince Edward Park Road, Woronora.

Council appreciates the time you have taken to provide photos and highlight the concerns and recognises that appropriate parking arrangements are important not only for residents but also for patrons of local businesses in the area.

Council’s Traffic Team has inspected the location and observed vehicles parked contrary to the Road Rules, including on yellow edge lines, at bus stops, and on grass verges. These instances have been referred to Council’s Enforcement Team for action to help maintain safety and access for all road users.

In addition, Council will be progressing the formalisation of parking controls in the area, including additional signposting and linemarking. These measures will be carefully designed to balance the needs of residents and local business patrons. Proposed changes will be subject to consultation with the community and will be presented at an upcoming Local Transport Forum meeting before consideration at a full meeting of Council.

In the meantime, any instances of illegal parking can be reported directly to Council’s Enforcement Team via the Council Call Centre on 9710 0333.

Council thanks you for raising these concerns and will continue to monitor the area to support safe and accessible parking for the community.

Kind regards,

Stuart Raven

Woronora River Hall – Available for Hire

Thank-you to all members who wrote submissions and signed petitions. Thanks Marelle Burnum Burnum for speaking at council regarding preserving and Maintaining Hall.

The Woronora River Hall is once again available for community hire.

All bookings must now be made directly through Sutherland Shire Council’s venue booking system.

Please note that the hall will be temporarily closed at a later date for planned upgrade works. The timing of these works will be confirmed by

Council, and bookings will not be available during the construction period.
We encourage community groups and residents to take advantage of the hall while it is open.

For availability, booking information, and hire fees, please visit the Sutherland Shire Council

Woronora Valley Residents Association inc.

Sewage overflow Woronora fire trail creek

Attention:

ATTENTION WVRA Inc. MEMBERS - Peabody mine

STAND UP FOR OUR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT!

WVRA Inc. Submission opposing Waterways rezoning W1 to W2

Sydney Basin Koala net work

BECOME ACTIVE BE INVOLVED WITH KOALA PRESERVATION

WVRA Inc. Encourages Members to be involved with SYDNEY BASIN KOALA NETWORK

PROTECTING OUR LOCAL KOALAS

Parking & illegal e-bike riding on and through the grassy area adjacent to the Woronora Tennis Court

Parking adjacent to tennis courts

KPOM Submission -Woronora Valley Residents Association Inc.

DIAMOND PYTHON WORONORA YESTERDAY - 27th march 2026

This MAGNIFICENT Reptile was sighted in Woronora yesterday in a residents yard!!!

27th March 2026

NAMING OF RESERVE IN UNCLE MAX’s HONOUR

Sunset ceremony 2026

Traffic / Parking request - UPDATE

Parking Congestion

Benefits of Membership

Woronora River Hall – Available for Hire

Thank-you to all members who wrote submissions and signed petitions. Thanks Marelle Burnum Burnum for speaking at council regarding preserving and Maintaining Hall.

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