Illegal Earthworks

City Of Newcastle has joined forces with other Hunter and Central Coast Councils to target illegal earthworks (cutting and filling).

A campaign is underway to raise the awareness of residents and businesses of the risks that unapproved earthworks can pose to properties and the environment.

By talking to Council before undertaking earthworks, residents can ensure that correct approvals are obtained and risks are managed such as:

Flooding
Property devaluing
Pollution to waterways
Contaminated fill
Damaged vegetation

Further information on earthworks and consent requirements can be found in the following factsheet:

Earthworks- Do You Need Approval (pdf)

As part of the regional earthworks campaign earthmoving businesses are being reminded of their legal responsibilities to protect the environment.

Information on ways earthmovers can protect the environment when undertaking earthworks can be found in the following factsheet:

Best Practice Earthmoving (pdf)

For more information on earthworks please contact Council’s Customer Enquiry Centre on 02 4974 2000.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.