Planned Burn Alert at Cordeaux Dam in Wollongong
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A planned hazard reduction burn is underway at Cordeaux Dam in the Illawarra region, under control and managed by Water NSW in the Wollongong council area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Illawarra region, Wollongong
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Wollongong Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the responsible agency being Water NSW. The alert was updated on 15 Apr 2026 08:59, based on the provided information.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at Cordeaux Dam in the Illawarra region, specifically in the Wollongong council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should refer to updates from the responsible agency, as the burn is under control.
Expected Conditions
The burn involves a fire covering 16 ha.
Timeline
The alert was published on 14/04/2026 10:59:00 PM and updated on 15 Apr 2026 08:59.
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