Update on vegetation removal at Maroubra Reservoir/Dam

Earlier this year, we let you know about plans to remove vegetation at Maroubra Reservoir/Dam as part of our dam safety work. This work is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Dam Safety Act.

Due to community feedback, we put this project on hold and placed the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on public exhibition. This gave the community an opportunity to review our plans and make a submission outlining their concerns.

We’re now reviewing all the submissions and preparing a Decisions Report.

The Decisions Report will consider all issues raised by the community and identify and assess any required changes to the proposed work. When the Decisions Report is complete, we’ll also be finalising the REF.

We expect that we’ll have the Decisions Report finalised by early next year, and we’ll continue to keep you updated.

Our work is planned with the best interests of the community at heart. Safety for our community and the environment is our priority.

If you have any questions, please contact our community engagement team at Delivering4Customers@Sydneywater.com.au.