Public Notice Roundup: Greening Projects, Health Alerts, and Weekend Service Notices

Public Notice: Urban Greening and Tree Planting Program

Wollongong City Council has officially announced a significant expansion of its urban greening efforts following a $480,000 funding injection from the NSW Government’s Greening Our City program. Active as of Saturday, 31 January 2026, this initiative will facilitate the planting of more than 1,500 new trees across ten priority suburbs. Focus will remain on southern areas currently experiencing high heat and low canopy cover, including Dapto, Berkeley, Port Kembla, Warrawong, and Primbee. Residents may notice early site preparation works as Council moves toward its goal of 35 per cent canopy coverage by 2037. The program includes a mix of street trees, tiny forests, and shade plantings along cycling and walking corridors.

Health Advisory: Heat Preparedness and Community Welfare

In response to ongoing extreme temperature patterns in the Illawarra, Healthy Cities Illawarra has launched a community-wide heat survey and awareness campaign. Authorities are urging residents to check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable individuals this weekend. Health officials recommend staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities during peak UV periods. Concurrently, NSW Health has maintained a measles alert for the broader region following new confirmed cases in returning international travellers. Residents are advised to monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, and a blotchy rash, and to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before any scheduled summer travel.

Development Proposals and Public Exhibition

Council reminds the community that several key development and land use proposals are currently open for public exhibition. This includes the proposed classification of operational land at MacCabe Park and road naming proposals for the Corrimal Cokeworks subdivision. Specific Development Applications (DAs) currently open for comment include projects in Bellambi Lane, Bellambi (DA-2026/15) and Walker Street, Helensburgh (DA-2026/2). Feedback is also being sought on the long-term management strategies for the city’s beaches, pools, and indoor sports facilities to ensure they meet the needs of a growing population.

Public Service Announcement: Digital Service Maintenance

Local members and industry employees are advised of a scheduled service interruption for Vision Super digital platforms. Maintenance is set to take place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. During this window, secure websites and member portals may be intermittently unavailable. Users are encouraged to complete any urgent transactions or account reviews outside of these hours to avoid disruption.

Recreation and Environment: Beach Safety Reminder

With summer surf conditions remaining active, Surf Life Saving NSW continues to remind beachgoers to swim only at patrolled locations between the red and yellow flags. Council lifeguards and volunteer patrols are active across Wollongong’s 17 patrolled beaches. Residents should remain alert to changing swell conditions and follow all on-site signage and directions from authorities to ensure a safe weekend on the coast.