Archive for year: 2026
Community Survey Now Open for Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan
Wentworth Shire Council is inviting residents, landowners and businesses to help shape the future management of flood risk across the Shire by participating in the Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan Community Survey.
The Study and Plan follows the completion of the Wentworth Flood Study and will identify options to better manage flood risk and improve community resilience. This may include improvements to flood mitigation infrastructure, land use planning, emergency management and community awareness initiatives.
The project covers the communities of Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga, Gol Gol, Curlwaa and Pomona, and Council is seeking local knowledge, experiences and concerns about flooding to help inform future planning and decision-making.
Community feedback will assist Council and its consultants in identifying practical measures to manage existing and future flood risks, while supporting stronger community resilience.
The survey is open from 22 October to 18 November 2026.
Residents who have received a questionnaire in the mail are encouraged to complete and return it. Community members who have not received a questionnaire can participate online.
Complete the survey
Have Your Say – Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan
For enquiries, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027 or email council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.
Draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy
Wentworth Shire Council invites public submissions on a document currently on public exhibition. Click through to view the item online, find physical viewing locations, and check submission deadlines.
Motorcycle Awareness Month: share the road safely
Motorcycles have a narrower profile than cars and can be harder to detect in traffic.
Drivers should actively look for riders by scanning the road, checking mirrors and blind spots, and checking again before turning, entering an intersection, changing lanes or pulling away from the kerb. Drivers should also allow riders sufficient space to avoid potholes, loose material and other road surface hazards.
Riders can help manage risk by:
- using headlights to improve visibility
- maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles
- avoiding other vehicles’ blind spots
- setting their speed for the road and weather conditions
- braking before entering a curve
- using a road position that provides visibility and space
- assuming that another road user may not have seen them.
Drivers and riders should remain alert and avoid aggressive or unpredictable behaviour.
Look again for motorcycles. To another road user, the road may appear clear.
Pools open Saturday 31 October 2026
Pools open Saturday 31 October 2026
Wentworth and Dareton Swimming Pools will open for the 2026/2027 swimming season on Saturday 31 October.
Plan your visit and find opening hours, admission charges and further information on the Wentworth Shire Council Public Swimming Pools page: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/our-residents/public-swimming-pools/
Bin Collection Reminder for Next Week (19–23 October 2026)
As we head into the third week of Wentworth Shire’s new three-bin service, here’s a reminder of which bins to place out on your usual collection day next week.
✅ FOGO (green lid) – collected weekly
✅ General Waste (red sticker) – collected the following week (19–23 October 2026)
❌ Recycling (yellow lid) – collected next week (26–30 October 2026)
Not sure which bins are due for collection? Check your collection calendar to confirm your scheduled collection day and service.
For more information about the three-bin system or to view your collection calendar, visit Halve Waste (https://halvewaste.com.au/)
If you have any questions, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.
Thank you for helping make the transition to the new three-bin system a success.
Motorcycle Awareness Month: prepare before you ride
A safe ride starts before leaving home.
Routine checks can help identify mechanical issues and confirm that a motorcycle is ready for the road. Riders should ensure that their motorcycle is regularly serviced and check its condition before each trip.
Before riding:
- check the tyres, brakes, lights, indicators, mirrors and fluid levels
- confirm that protective gear is in good condition and fits correctly
- plan the route and check weather, road and traffic conditions
- allow time for rest breaks
- consider whether fatigue, medication, illness or other factors may affect riding
- choose a motorcycle with anti-lock braking where possible.
Anti-lock braking systems can prevent the wheels from locking and help riders retain steering control during braking on a range of surfaces.
Preparation is important for every trip, including short or familiar journeys.
Find further information on the Transport for NSW motorcyclist safety webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Three-Bin Service
Since the rollout of the new three-bin service, Council has received a range of questions from residents.
Common topics include:
- When the service commenced
- Collection schedules
- Additional general waste bin applications
- Where to find further information
To assist residents, Council has compiled answers to these frequently asked questions and continues to update information available through this project page.
View the latest FAQs, collection information and project updates at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
What Goes in the Yellow-Lidded Recycling Bin?
The yellow-lidded recycling bin is for common household recyclables that can be processed and reused.
Accepted items include:
- Clean paper and cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminium and steel cans
- Rigid plastic containers
Items should be empty and free from food residue before being placed in the recycling bin.
For collection information, FAQs and project updates, visit Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Proposed Partial Road Closing at Gol Gol
In pursuance of the provisions of section 38B of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council
proposes to close a section of the council public road (Potters Drive) listed in Schedule 1.
Schedule 1:
The proposed area of closure is shown by the black hatching in the above diagram.
Upon the closure of a portion of Potters Drive, Council intends to dispose of the surplus land, reducing the road reserve approaching the Gol Gol Creek.
All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Wentworth Shire Council, PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648 or by email to council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement (10 October 2026). Please note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration.
Once the submission period is completed by 13 November 2026, the Wentworth Shire Council will formally consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road closure proposal.