From its source at Yagoona to its mouth at Botany Bay the Cooks River passes through Wangal, Gadigal and Gameygal lands. It provides an important biodiversity corridor of vegetated habitat in parks, reserves and gardens adjacent to the river. Over the years Cooks River has been fished, dammed, concreted, diverted and polluted – and rehabilitated.
Strathfield Council is custodian of the Cooks River as it meanders through its LGA and partners with other organisations to improve both the health of the river and the liveability of the communities within its catchment.
This exhibition will take you on a journey through the river’s rich history culminating in recent projects and initiatives that protect and conserve the river and its biodiversity.
Official opening of Cooks River: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
14 December 2023, 4.30pm
Guest Speakers:
Claire Wheeler, Senior Catchment Officer from
Cooks River Alliance
Jason L’Ecuyer, Community Engagement Officer
from Cooks River Alliance
Karen Smith, Education Officer from Aboriginal
Heritage Office
RSVP
By Monday 11 December
Bookings are required for the opening for catering
purposes: exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Exhibition
14 December 2023 – 11 February 2024
Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Exhibition Overview