Council is completing 10km of formation and drainage works at the southern end of Nob Road. These upgrades are vital for building up low-lying areas to prevent water ponding and to reduce closures during the wet season. 🌧️
The project is 50/50 funded by the Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF) and Roads to Recovery programs.
A further 4.8km of re-sheeting is scheduled for completion this financial year.
Please drive carefully around heavy machinery and follow traffic directions. Thank you for your patience as these works improve our shire’s road network.
Wentworth Shire Council has received notification from Essential Energy regarding upcoming electrical maintenance works in Buronga. These works involve a pole change and the reconductoring of powerlines across three poles to ensure the continued reliability of our local power network.
Work Schedule:
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Intersection of Pitman Avenue and Midway Drive, Buronga
Traffic Impacts: To ensure the safety of the community and the work crews, the following traffic changes will be in place:
Pitman Avenue: A single lane closure will be in effect. Traffic control measures will be in place to guide motorists.
Midway Drive: A road closure will be in place for all north-bound traffic. The works require dropping old wires and running new ones across the road.
Detours: Detour signage will be implemented to assist drivers navigating around the worksite.
Resident Access: Soft closures will be utilized where possible to maintain access and egress for local residents.
Pedestrians: Safe passage will be provided around the worksite.
We ask all motorists to obey the signage, including “Road Closed” and “Detour” markers, and drive with caution near the work zone.
The Essential Energy website advises of a service interruption.
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Plan ahead for your chance to bag a swag this summer
Council is supporting the Transport for NSW Plan B – Win A Swag initiative, encouraging everyone to plan how they will get home safely if they choose to drink while celebrating this summer.
The campaign highlights that even a few drinks can affect your driving. By planning a safe way home, you will be making the right choice for yourself and others on the road.
Throughout December and January, patrons at participating venues across western NSW can scan a QR code and enter for the chance to win a swag valued at around $250 by simply sharing their Plan B for getting home safely.
Participating venues in Wentworth Shire A total of nine venues across our region are taking part:
Wentworth • Crown Hotel • Royal Hotel • Captain Sturt Hotel • Wentworth Bowling Club
Buronga / Gol Gol • Gol Gol Hotel • Midway Marketplace IGA (bottle shop)
Coomealla • Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club
Monak • Monak Wines – cellar door
Pooncarie • Pooncarie Hotel
Having a Plan B could be as simple as leaving the car at home and catching a bus or cab, choosing a designated driver, calling a friend for a lift or staying somewhere safe overnight.
The full media release from Transport for NSW is available below.
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