The speed limit on the Silver City Highway and six local roads in the Wentworth town centre will be reduced to create a safer environment for pedestrians and motorists. Transport for NSW conducted a review of a 650-metre section of the Silver City Highway where it passes through Wentworth CBD – along with Darling, Helena, […]
The NSW Government is currently preparing the draft NSW Murray Regional Water Strategy and the draft Murrumbidgee Regional Water Strategy. These strategies will bring together the best and latest climate evidence with a wide range of tools and solutions to manage the water needs for these regions over the next 20 to 40 years. Proposed priorities and […]
Becoming a candidate for the 2024 Local Government elections Every four years, the community has the opportunity to vote for the Councillors who will represent them and make decisions on their behalf. The next local government elections will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024. Want to run for Council? Are you passionate about the […]
A major new survey has been launched by the NSW Government in partnership with the Office for Regional Youth and the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) to engage with young people on issues that matter most to them. The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey is an opportunity for young people aged 14 […]
PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has placed the following documents: On public display for a period of 28 days. Submissions may be made to Council in writing and received no later than Monday 17 June 2024. All submissions will […]
Transport for NSW is installing a number of machine learning traffic counting and classifying cameras across the state. The Machine Learning project was developed to understand if machine learning and artificial intelligence could be adapted to extract heavy vehicle information from roadside cameras. This new heavy vehicle traffic data will be used to improve Transport […]
Wentworth Shire Council has been successful in obtaining funding through Resources for Regions Round 9, for the replacement of footpaths in the Wentworth shopping precinct. This area has been identified as a priority upgrade, due to root systems of trees in Darling Street causing the footpath to become a safety hazard for pedestrians. The key […]
The Iluka Lends a Hand community funding program is open twice a year – in April and October. Not-for-profits and organisations with community events, activities or projects are encouraged to apply. For further information, view the factsheet below or visit: https://iluka.com/community-engagement/iluka-in-the-community/