Wollondilly councillor Michael Beshara owns a variety store in Warragamba and said he had noticed some new faces come through his doors since the dam reopened, especially on weekends.

``There are a few issues that we need to look at to get these people in our town,'' Cr Beshara said.

``The main thing is that there's no parking for buses here.

``We've got buses from Liverpool and Blacktown coming in but nowhere for them to stop.

``We also need to evolve as a town and give people somewhere to sit down and enjoy a coffee or cake.''

A new website has been created to show off the business community in Warragamba.

Local resident Christine Maude compiled the directory to encourage visitors to stop and support local businesses.

``We have thousands of visitors a month at the dam facilities, but the businesses have hardly noticed it,'' she said.

``We need to get the message out that there is more than just the dam up here.

``We are also looking at regular monthly markets, too.''

For more information about Warragamba and its surrounds, visit warragamba.net.au. To have a look at the local businesses, visit the new directory, onlinebusinessdirectory.warragamb a.net.au.