It's been more than 200 days since the bushfire clean-up began, and contractor Laing O'Rourke has hit a major milestone.
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The group cleared more than 3500 properties in under 200 days, according to a spokesperson - that's 17 or 18 properties per day.
Laing O'Rourke has begun to hand direct responsibility for the next stage back to Public Works Advisory.
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Paul Barrie, Project Director, NSW Bushfire Clean-up at Laing O'Rourke, said, the group will complete the clean-up of properties that registered before July 27.
Public Works Advisory will complete any new registrations after that date, in addition to completing works at the small number of isolated properties in challenging locations.
In the Shoalhaven, teams worked with local and regional contractors to clear more than 435 properties.
"The clean-up program is one of the most unique, fast paced and heartfelt projects I've ever had the privilege to work on," Mr Barrie said.
"From day one, this project has called on us all to apply an extra special level of dedication and effort to help thousands of families across the State take their first and vital step towards rebuilding their homes, recovering from loss and beginning to re-imagine a new life.
"I'm really impressed at the way our team pulled together in partnership with our local subcontractors to overcome these challenges.
"I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of the families and communities in the Shoalhaven who have hosted us and allowed us into their homes and businesses at this extraordinary time. We are so grateful for the hospitality we received everywhere we went."
The bushfire clean-up does not have an end date, registrations remain open and the clean-up will continue under Public Works Advisory.
Anyone who was impacted by the bushfires can register by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visiting https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/register-opt-nsw-bushfire-clean.
