Toongabbie Creek, an urban watercourse that is part of the Parramatta River catchment, is located in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
In 2005, the Toongabbie Creek catchment area was rated as the highest polluting catchment out of the twenty-two catchments in Blacktown.
History
The land adjacent to the Parramatta River and its tributaries, including the Toongabbie Creek, was occupied for many thousands of years by the Burramattagal, Toongagal, Wallumattagal, Wangal, and Wategora Aboriginal peoples. They used the river as an important source of food and a place for trade
Friends of Toongabbie Creek
Friends of Toongabbie Creek are a collaborative group who are interested in carrying out activities that enhance the health and beauty of Toongabbie Creek.
Local Chemical Facilities
Local chemical facilities include DGL as discussed on our separate page.
Fish Kill Incident
Friends of Toongabbie Creek reported a significant fish kill incident in 2022.