Archive for year: 2026
Community Feedback Sought on Active Transport and School Routes
Wentworth Shire Council has received funding from Transport for NSW to partner with Gol Gol Public School in delivering the Active Routes to School Program.
Project Progress
Council and school staff engaged Year 5 and 6 students in a mapping exercise during geography lessons to identify walking and cycling routes to and from school. This project will result in the establishment of designated walking and riding routes to Gol Gol Public School, supported by an Active Travel to School map and wayfinding infrastructure, including footpath decals and directional signage.
Community Consultation: Gol Gol and Buronga
As part of this project, Council is seeking feedback from residents of Gol Gol and Buronga, as well as parents, carers, and young people, about transport and travel within the local area.
Community feedback will assist Council to:
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Understand current travel patterns.
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Identify future opportunities to improve active transport infrastructure.
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Provide data to support future funding applications and planning for active transport initiatives across the community.
Complete the Survey
The short survey is available on Council’s Engage platform. Residents are encouraged to participate and share their feedback before the closing date.
Link: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Take care driving in foggy conditions
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advises drivers in foggy conditions to significantly reduce speed, switch on low-beam headlights or fog lights, and increase the gap to the vehicle in front.
High-beam lights should never be used as they reflect off moisture and reduce visibility further.
Review these essential TfNSW safety practices for navigating safely through thick fog:
- Turn on Your Lights: Use your low-beam headlights so other drivers can see you. If visibility is seriously reduced (under 100 metres), turn on your vehicle’s fog lights. Make sure to turn them off when conditions improve to avoid dazzling other drivers – it is also illegal to use fog lights when not foggy.
- Slow Down: Reduce your speed to ensure you can stop safely within the distance you can actually see.
- Increase Following Distance: Leave a larger gap between you and the vehicle ahead to allow for sudden stops. Standard safe distances should be doubled in adverse weather.
- Avoid Sudden Movements: Brake gently and early to prevent skidding or causing a multi-vehicle collision.
- Keep Windshields Clear: Use your wipers and vehicle defrosters to keep your view of the road as clear as possible.
- Pull Over if Necessary: If visibility becomes dangerously low, pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve.
Proposed categorisation of community land in Wentworth Shire
Proposed categorisation of community land in Wentworth Shire
Public Hearing & Submissions Final Report
Council’s Draft Generic Plan of Management was placed on public exhibition for a period of 48 days in accordance with s.38 of the Local Government Act 1993. During this exhibition period the public was invited to a public hearing conducted by an external consultant Sandy Hoy from Parkland Planners and invited to make a submission in relation to the draft Generic Plan of Management. Other than those who attended the public exhibition, no other submissions were made,
below is a copy of the report.
For further information, please contact Hilary Dye or Allan Graham on 03 5027 5027.
Wentworth Shire Proposed Categorisation Public Hearing Submissions Report Final 27 May 2026 – Draft Generic Plan of Management PoMDownload
Notice of public exhibition – Classification of Land – Wentworth Aerodrome
In accordance with Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993 (LGA), Wentworth Shire Council hereby gives notice of a proposed Council resolution, to classify the land described in the following schedule as Operational, pursuant to section 31 of the LGA Act 1993.
Legal Description: Part Lot 1 DP1323239
Locality: Wentworth
Purpose: Aerodrome runway extension
Submissions may be made in writing to the General Manager, Wentworth Shire Council, PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648 or by email to council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au up to Saturday 27 June 2026.
Supporting Document:
Council Yard Clearance Online Auction
Wentworth Shire Council is currently holding a mostly unreserved Yard Clearance Online Auction, managed by Manheim Auctions.
Whether you are looking for heavy machinery, vehicles, site offices, or general equipment, there is a large range of items available, including:
– Caterpillar D6 Bulldozer & 1980 Caterpillar 613b Scraper
– 1999 UD CWB455 Tipper & 1998 Isuzu FTR800A Service Truck
– Bomag Roller, Tanker Trailers & Dog Trailers
– Windsor Portable Buildings & Mobile Site Offices
– Workshop equipment, parks and gardens equipment, and much more.
Starts: Thursday 28 May
Ends: Wednesday 3 June at 2:00 PM AEST
Location: Wentworth, NSW
View auction items and place your bids here: https://www.manheim.com.au/trucks-machinery/auctions/WSC0526/page1?franchiseID=TMI
Enquiries:
For further enquiries relating to auction items, please contact Manheim Auctions on 1300 383 860.
Alternatively, reach out to Byron Murphy on 0447 623 954 or Byron.Murphy@coxautoinc.com.