Storm clean-up continues across Wagga Wagga LGA

Published: 22 Jan 2025 3:30pm

Local residents are encouraged to log a report with Council about any large branches and trees that fell on nature strips during the severe storm event on Wednesday 15 January.

Council is responsible for the clean-up of any fallen timber and debris from street trees and trees located on Council managed land in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA).

Director Economy, Business & Workforce Fiona Piltz said residents can assist with the clean-up by logging a request, so Council is aware of where to send clean-up crews and contractors.

"We are encouraging resident to make a service request online through our website or through our Customer Service team here at the Civic Centre, in person or by phone," Ms Piltz said.

"Once we have those details in the system, we can allocate resources to assist those affected householders.

"We’re asking the community to be patient, as it may take some time for Council crews and contractors to clear the debris from the nature strips of all the affected properties due to the amount of damage across the LGA."

A reminder to residents, to help with clean-up efforts following the storm, green waste can be taken to the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre free of charge until Sunday 26 January 2025.

"The waste must have resulted from the storm and come from properties within our LGA," Ms Piltz said. "Anyone delivering green waste to the facility must provide proof of residency.

"We also urge people to be mindful of contamination in any green waste.

"Because there will be increased traffic at the GWMC, resulting in longer wait times at the weighbridge, we ask visitors to be patient and respectful of staff."

To log a report, contact our Customer Service team at the Civic Centre or call 1300 292 442.