Rivers and Waterways

Sydney Harbour viewed from Mort Bay Park, Harbour Bridge visible in background

Everyone lives in a catchment and can help improve the quality of local waterways. It is up to everyone to keep local waterways clean. 

Subcatchment planning people visioning2

Collaborative planning to improve local waterways, biodiversity and climate resilience across Inner West neighbourhoods.

Flooded street

Inner West Council's flooding studies and risk management plans.

An Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog side on, sitting on a reed blade

Wetlands play an important role in our urban environment, strengthening the ongoing health and resilience of our landscape.

A small pond in a garden, surrounded by rocks and newly planted saplings

Water sensitive design can reduce potable water use, and support cleaner waterways, on public and private land