The Upper Georges River
The Upper Georges River originates 5 km south-east of Appin within heath habitat of Wollondilly Shire. The river flows north through rugged sandstone gorges until it reaches the urban environment beginning at Glenfield and then travels to the Liverpool Weird Place where it joins with the estuarine catchment. In total, the Upper Georges catchment is approximately 360 square kilometres (140 sq mi) and falls across the Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Liverpool local government areas.
The bushland adjoining the river is some of the most pristine in Western Sydney. From Appin to Glenfield, a large corridor has been protected as part of the Georges River Regional Open Space Corridor. Simmo's Beach Recreation Reserve, Ingleburn Reserve, Keith Longhurst Reserve, Frere's Crossing Reserve all allow for access to these pristine areas.
In February 2007, Liverpool and Campbelltown City Council were awarded a $2 million grant from the NSW Environmental Trust under their Urban Sustainability Initiative. The grant was to allow the councils, in conjunction with Wollondilly Shire Council and the Georges River Combined Councils Committee, to develop a Comprehensive Strategic Plan focused on the rehabilitation of the catchment area.
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