NSW Bushfire Clean-up Program
The NSW Government’s bushfire clean-up program is opt in, its primary purpose is to make properties safe and clean up destroyed homes and businesses, so that people can get on with their lives.
NSW Public Works continues program
NSW Public Works has resumed responsibility for delivering the bushfire clean-up program, following the successful clearing of more than 3,600 bushfire damaged properties by managing contractor Laing O’Rourke.
We thank Laing O’Rourke for their work in clearing thousands of destroyed properties, and for the role they have played helping property owners take their first steps towards rebuilding and recovery.
Laing O’Rourke will continue to manage and carry out clean-up of properties inspected or where work has commenced prior to July 27 2020.
We recognise that the 2019/2020 bushfires had a significant impact on the mental health of many and the journey to healing and recovery can take time.
To ensure no one with an impacted property is left behind, the bushfire clean-up program does not currently have a registration end date.
What does this mean for the clean-up of my property?
There will be no impacts for property owners who have registered for clean-up work. As Laing O’Rourke hand over the program of work to NSW Public Works, there will be no changes to agreed scope of works, the timing of works, the speed of completion, or the safety and quality of works carried out.
Registration process
We urge owners who have not yet registered and want their property cleared to opt-in for the free program by contacting Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit Service NSW HERE.
Post registration, qualified contractors determine the eligibility and safety requirements of properties. For eligibility information visit Service NSW HERE
If you have any questions about this process, we encourage you to contact the dedicated bushfire clean-up call centre on 1800 885 539 or email service pwa_recovery@finance.nsw.gov.au
Clean-up progress
The most recent progress information by Local Government Area can be viewed HERE
Need more information?
For more information about NSW Public Works activities in your community:
- Call: 1800 885 539
- Email: pwa_recovery@finance.nsw.gov.au