Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am.
This is also a timely reminder to test your household smoke alarms and replace batteries if required.
Archive for month: October, 2025
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway
Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, is installing overhead earth wire as part of the EnergyConnect project, connecting NSW, SA and Victoria grids.
Dates & times: Saturday 11 October–Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7am–6pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays. Some works outside these hours until December 2025.
What to expect: temporary stops for boats, increased construction vehicles and temporary traffic changes on the Sturt Highway, plus some light, noise and vibration from machinery.
For further details, view the construction notification.
#EnergyConnect #WentworthShire #CommunityNotice
Footpath Upgrade Works – Sturt Highway, Gol Gol
Wentworth Shire Council advises that contractors will carry out works on the existing shared footpath adjacent to the Sturt Highway, between Drings Hill, Gol Gol and the Midway Centre, from Wednesday 8 October.
Works will commence at Drings Hill Reserve and progress in a westerly direction over a three-week period.
Please note that sections of the footpath will be closed to the public between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, while works are underway.
Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the community for its understanding and cooperation.
Major Boost to Firefighting Capability
Major Boost to Firefighting Capability
Wentworth Shire Council is proud to have partnered with the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District on the official opening of the enhanced RFS Wentworth Airbase Lower Western Zone, at the Wentworth Aerodrome yesterday. This modern, two-storey facility marks a significant step forward for regional fire safety.
The upgraded airbase features:
- Two 45,000-litre water tanks
- Modern radio communications
- An aircraft loading pump
- Office and workshop facilities
General Manager Ken Ross said, “this development represents a significant step forward in our commitment to community safety and fire response capability.”
The airbase is a vital asset not only for NSW, but also for Victorian and South Australian emergency services, strengthening the tri-state firefighting network.
The event also saw the handover of five new and enhanced tankers to the Dareton, Ellerslie, Gol Gol, Polia, Pomona and Wentworth FCC brigades—a combined investment of over $1 million—ensuring our local volunteers have the best equipment to protect the community.
Council also commends Team Leader – Civil Projects, Trevor Wilcock, on his outstanding coordination of the project. Superintendent Steve Walker AFSM, District Manager for Lower Western, presented Trevor with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his valued input throughout the Wentworth Airbase Enhancement Project.
Councillors Sue Nichols, Brian Beaumont, and Michael Weeding were in attendance to witness the opening and vehicle handover.
Council thanks the NSW RFS Brigades and Donation Fund for their support and acknowledges the dedication of all RFS members serving the region.
#WentworthShire #NSWRFS #CommunitySafety #FirePreparedness #LowerWesternDistrict #EmergencyServices
