Alerts
Pool Closure: Mount Annan Leisure Centre
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
CRC not accepting Polystyrene
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Council’s Community Recycling Centre in Narellan is currently unable to accept polystyrene due to a temporary service disruption. This service will be unavailable until further notice.
In the meantime, please:
- Keep your polystyrene in a safe place (ready for when we can collect again) or
- Place it in the red bin for disposal
All other waste and recycling services are operating as normal.
For further assistance, call 13 22 63 or email mail@camden.nsw.gov.au.
Visit camden.nsw.gov.au/waste for more info.
Road work on Burke Street, Oran Park from 9 September 2026
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Sportsground Pesticide Application - 21 September to 9 October 2026
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Notice of Pesticide Application
Camden Council wishes to advise all residents and users that Pesticide spraying will be undertaken at the following sportsgrounds between Monday 21/09/2026 & Friday 9/10/2026
The herbicide being used is STADIUM which controls broadleaf weeds in turf grasses and will be applied as per manufacturer’s label recommendations. This herbicide is registered for this use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
The public is advised not to use the reserves whilst spraying is being undertaken and for at least 1-hour post application. Signage will be left onsite during the day of application.
- Apex Park, Camden
- Bicentennial Equestrian Park, Camden
- Camden Town Farm, Camden
- Ferguson Reserve, Camden
- Llewella’s Walkway, Camden
- Macarthur Park, Camden
- Barry O’Keefe Reserve, Oran Park
- Champions Park, Oran Park
- Dawson-Damer Park, Oran Park
- Julia Reserve, Oran Park
- Titan Park, Oran Park
- Birriwa Reserve, Mount Annan
- Cascades Reserve (upper & lower), Mount Annan
- Burrel Road Reserve, Spring Farm
- Riverside (Leash Free Area), Spring Farm
- Clifton Park Cobbitty
- Curry Reserve, Elderslie
- River Road Reserve (Leash Free Area), Elderslie
- Emerald Hills Reserve (leash Free Area) Emerald Hills
- Gledswood Hills Reserve, Gledswood Hills
- Galloway Green Reserve, Gledswood Hills
- Gregory Hills (Leash Free Area), Gregory Hills
- Harrington Park Youth Space, Harrington Park
- Rosevale Reserve, Narellan
- Narellan Urban Forest, Narellan
- Nott Oval Playground Area, Narellan
- Sedgwick Reserve, Currans Hill
For more information, contact Council on 13 22 63.
Reserve Pesticide Application - 21 September to 2 October 2026
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Council will be pesticide spraying the following locations between Monday 21 September 2026 and Friday 2 October 2026:
- Liquidamber Reserve-Narellan Vale
- Fairfax Reserve-Harrington Park
- Harrington Park Reserve-Harrington Park
- Jack Brabham Reserve-Oran Park
- Doohan Reserve-Oran Park
- Cunningham Reserve-Gregory Hills
- Narellan Sports Hub-Narellan
- Jack Nash Reserve-Currans Hill
- Emerald Hills Reserve-Emerald Hills
- Onslow Park-Camden
- Hilder Reserve-Elderslie
- Birriwa Reserve-Mt Annan
- Oran Park Baseball-Oran Park
- Catherine Park Reserve-Catherine Park
- Nugget Beames Reserve-Narellan Vale
- Wandarrah Reserve-Mt Annan
- Wayne Gardner Reserve-Oran Park
The pesticides being used are Barricade, Finesse and Contrado which control weeds and pests in turf grasses and will be applied as per manufacturer’s label recommendations.
These pesticides are registered for this use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
The public is advised not to use the sportsgrounds and reserves whilst spraying is being undertaken and for at least 1 hour post application. Signage will be left on site during the day of application.
For more information phone Council on 13 22 63.
Community Update: Belgenny Reserve Camden Falcons Clubhouse
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
An update for Falcons members, families, and volunteers- August 2026
View the update here.
Grey‑headed Flying‑foxes Information
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
There is a significant Grey-headed Flying-fox colony at Harrington Park Lake. Council is monitoring the camp, providing community information, and working within State legislation to protect this important but vulnerable species.
For information on Grey‑headed Flying‑foxes, visit: Flying-Foxes
To read the latest updates and register for notifications visit: Your Voice Camden
Blue-green algae red alert at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Camden Council is advising the community that a red alert has been issued for potentially toxic blue-green algae at a pond to the south of the wetlands at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden.
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans, domestic animals and livestock that come in contact with the water.
Residents, visitors and their pets are urged to avoid any direct contact with the waterbody at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden until further notice.
Council will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available.
Residents can learn more on Council’s Blue-Green Algae Monitoring page.
Biosecurity Notice of tree dieback within Oran Park and Harrington Park
Alert issued Sep 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Council wishes to advise that in response to concerns over trees showing signs of poor health in this area, Camden Council has undertaken some initial testing. A plant pathogen–Phytophthora spp. has been detected within the soil. To better understand the extent of the issue and to inform next steps, further investigations are being undertaken in consultation with experts.
Please help us to protect street trees, bushland areas and gardens, by:
• Walking on formal pathways;
• Always keeping pets on lead, and walking pets on formal pathways; and
• NOT walking in planted/soil/mulched sections of median strips, garden beds, or bushland areas.
These simple actions will help reduce the risks associated with the plant pathogen.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us look after Camden’s trees.
For further information, visit bit.ly/Biosecurity-Notice-Phytopthora-spp or contact Camden Council on 13 22 63.