Blacktown City Council is located halfway between Sydney’s CBD and the Blue Mountains and is home to around 435,000 people (2023 data), making it the largest council in New South Wales and the fourth largest in Australia. With such a large and vibrant community, the Council embraces diversity and multiculturalism among its residents. It is also deeply committed to conserving, restoring, and enhancing the local environment, ensuring that today’s decisions protect future generations. Guided by its Climate Change Policy, Blacktown City Council is working to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and build a resilient and sustainable future.