We're rolling out our annual Town Centre Spring Clean program across Sutherland Shire town centres from late August to December.

The program delivers a coordinated refresh to public spaces, helping keep our town centres clean, welcoming and ready for the busy warmer months.

You may notice Council crews working throughout your town centre, supported by signage identifying Spring Clean activities while works are underway.

Population growth and development across Sutherland Shire have significantly increased the number and use of Council-managed assets. The program presents an opportunity to review and improve maintenance programs to align to community expectations

Alongside delivering visible improvements, the program will also collect detailed data on each town centre’s assets. This insight will help shape future maintenance schedules and budget planning, supporting both proactive care and responsive action.

Regional Town Centres included in the pilot:

  • Engadine
  • Menai
  • Jannali
  • Sutherland
  • Kirrawee
  • Gymea
  • Miranda
  • Cronulla
  • Caringbah

When and where will it take place?

The program will begin in Engadine from late August and run through to December

What we'll be doing:

  • High-pressure washing footpaths and public spaces
  • Cleaning bins, surrounds, signage and street infrastructure
  • Refreshing and maintaining street furniture
  • Applying fresh mulch to garden beds
  • Weeding and garden maintenance
  • Rejuvenating gardens with native shrubs and groundcovers where suitable
  • Inspecting town centres to identify presentation improvements
  • Delivering upgrades in response to community feedback
  • Improving the overall appearance and amenity of our town centres

Collaborating with local businesses 

We're actively collaborating with the business community to guarantee the Spring Clean's success.

We’ve inspected each town centre to identify required work, but if you notice something has been missed once the spring clean is complete, we encourage businesses to report it.

Make a report.

We are also encouraging local businesses to join the effort by refreshing their shopfronts, signage, and displays. A tidy entrance, a fresh coat of paint, or a new planter box can help invigorate our town centres, attract more visitors, and support local economic growth.

Community feedback has help shape town centre improvements

Regular engagement of our community in relation to our Town Centres has been a focus in the development of Place Plans and Public Domain Plans, together with the Council Community surveys undertaken every 4 years.

Through surveys and planning consultations - including a major 2020 survey with over 2,000 responses - residents consistently highlight the importance of clean, safe, and well-maintained public spaces.

Key priorities include:

  • Cleanliness of public areas
  • Maintenance of street furniture and vegetation
  • Unique character through natural and historical features

This feedback directly informs Council’s Town Centre Service Presentation Framework. Ongoing face-to-face and online engagement ensures our service delivery continues to meet community expectations.