The warm, wet La Nina summer on the east coast has caused many lawns to go into overdrive.
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Public grassed areas haven't been exempt, and Shoalhaven City Council has asked for patience while maintenance crews try to bring the unruly growth under control.
A council spokesperson said an "intense" intense mowing program was put in place to manage the faster growth and increased use of public spaces.
"Recent weather event has resulted in rapid growing conditions across the city which is above the normal levels of service provided by council," the spokesperson said.
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Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley asked for patience as crews worked hard to maintain Council assets in a safe manner.
"[Mowing] can be delayed due to wet weather, as the damage to the ground and the potential for bogging of machinery would cause damage to both the ground and the machinery, reducing the effectiveness of the service," she said.
"The schedule is also adjusted on days of total fire ban as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of fire.
"Mowing to ensure line of sight along roads and access to essential assets and services is prioritised by the crew, which may mean that only a section of grass is mown during periods of significant growth.
"Once able, crews will return and complete the job at a later time."
