Our office will be closed from December 24 to January 1 inclusive, re-opening on January 2.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas break.
President’s message:
As 2019 draws to a close, I take this opportunity to reflect on a year of success for current and emerging projects, strengthened collaborative partnerships and success in progression of key advocacy priorities, effecting significant outcomes.
WSROC welcomed the release of the NSW Government’s Asbestos Strategy, which includes a proposal to make asbestos disposal cheaper via the removal of the waste levy.
Research shows 10-degree difference between streets
Heat mapping conducted in Western Sydney LGAs reveals vicinity variations of more than 10 degrees, associated with urban canopy and the built environment.
WSROC has received $215,000 through the Office of Emergency Management’s Community Resilience Innovation Program, to deliver a coordinated approach to heatwave preparedness and management in Western Sydney.
Cafe lovers in Sydney’s West get set for a better way to take away their beverages, with councils implementing a new, sustainable solution to single-use disposable cups.
WSROC President, Clr Barry Calvert, has been returned for a second term, at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, held at Blacktown City Council late last month.
WSROC manages a number of co-funded projects and community programs on behalf of its members. Learn more about our current projects via the links below.
Western Sydney Regional Waste Strategy
Western Sydney Energy Program
Turn Down the Heat
About WSROC
Established in 1973, the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) represents eight local councils in Greater Western Sydney - Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Liverpool and Parramatta.
With a reputation for considered policy analysis and bipartisan advocacy, WSROC brings a collective voice to those issues which are crucial for Western Sydney's growing population.
WSROC's ongoing commitment to the region is demonstrated by its joint procurement programs, co-funded project work and shared community activities.
