Sydney West ~ Blue Mountains Regional Weeds Committee

The Sydney West ~ Blue Mountains Regional Weeds Committee (SWBMRWC) formed to promote a cooperative and coordinated regional approach to weed management in the region.

The Sydney West ~ Blue Mountains region stretches from Auburn, Parramatta and Baulkham Hills Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the East to Blue Mountains in the west.

The Hawkesbury River County Council is responsible for the control and enforcement of noxious weeds in the Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Penrith and Hawkesbury LGAs.

The committee meets quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of February, May, August and November.

The following Regional Weed Plans apply to the Sydney West ~ Blue Mountains Region:

Aquatic Weeds
Ludwigia
Green Cestrum
Privet
Pampas Grass
Grasses
Willows
Gorse/Broom

Member Organisations

Local Councils
State and Federal
Government Agencies:
Auburn Council
Baulkham Hills Shire Council
Blacktown City Council
Blue Mountains City Council
Hawkesbury City Council
• Hawkesbury River County Council
Holroyd Council
Parramatta City Council
Penrith City Council

Dept of Primary Industries
Dept of Environment and Conservation - Parks and Wildlife Service
Dept. of Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources
RailCorp
Roads & Traffic Authority
Sydney Water Corporation
Sydney Catchment Authority
Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority
Penrith Lakes Development Corporation
Department of Defence