Major Wentworth Hospital funding in NSW Budget

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Wentworth Shire Council is excited by the $30 million of funding granted to the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment announced in Tuesday’s NSW State Budget.

The hospital redevelopment will receive $0.5 million in 2021-22 for the commencement of the $30 million project for which Wentworth Shire Council has advocated in collaboration with the Far West Local Health District.

Wentworth Shire Council Mayor Susan Nichols said the funding was a huge milestone for Wentworth.

 “Wentworth has been crying out for an upgrade to the hospital for years and this funding goes a long way towards making that happen,” Cr Nichols said.

“It has long been fought for by both the existing Council and former Mayor Melisa Hederics and it is wonderful to see the effort paying off.

“This and the other projects funded in the budget will ensure the sustainability and viability of the Wentworth Shire for years to come.”

Wentworth Shire Council area NSW budget highlights:

  • $0.5 million in 2021-22 (as part of a $30.0 million project) for the commencement of the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment.
  • $250,000 in 2021-22 for the refurbishment of the Dareton Health Facility.
  • Commence construction of the Buronga HealthOne facility, as part of the $100 million HealthOne Strategy.
  • $0.5 million in 2021-22 (as part of $0.9 million State funding) for the relocation project of the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre.
  • $4.5 million in 2021-22 for the sealing of the Pooncarie Road in far west NSW, delivering safer, faster and more reliable journeys and boosting tourism and freight productivity (State and Federal Funded).
  • $3.3 million in 2021-22 (as part of a $8.4 million Restart package) for Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade.

New license application process for asbestos and demolition

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The NSW Government is making it easier and faster to apply for asbestos and demolition licences in NSW by digitising the application process.  

The new, easy-to-use digital application will save individuals and businesses time by reducing the number of steps and the amount of paperwork needed, and moving away from postal applications. 

Applicants will still need to book an appointment at a Service NSW Centre to prove their identity in person within 30 days of submitting the application. 

The new digital process only applies to new asbestos and demolition licence applications. For renewals, licence holders will need to follow the previous process.  

Which licences does this affect?  

Asbestos 

  • Class A friable asbestos. 
  • Class A friable asbestos fire doors and safes only.  
  • Class B non-friable asbestos.  

Demolition 

  • Demolition licence (DE1). 
  • Restricted demolition licence (DE2). 

How to apply 

To view the eligibility criteria, including relevant certification and proof of identity documentation, and to apply for a new asbestos removal licence, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-demolition-licence

For demolition licence applications, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-demolition-licence  

Changes to lodgement of applications

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Development Applications, Subdivision, Construction, Complying Development, Occupation Certificates, Principal Certifier Appointments and Building Information Certificate

Applications must be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.

All of these application types will come to Council via the Portal.

The key benefits to you of the Portal are:

  • Lodgement of your applications without having to make the trip to Council
  • Significant time saved on plan and document printing
  • You can view the progress of your application on the portal

More information about online lodgement is available on the NSW Planning Portal .

For further information regarding lodgement of development application, CDC and Post consent certificate please refer to the following documents:

Development ApplicationsDownload
Complying Development and Post ConsentsDownload

This system has been introduced by the NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment.

See Planning & Development / Planning & Building process / ePlanning General Information for an overview