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Upgrades continue at Wentworth Aerodrome

Additional works on the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade commenced this week after approval from funding body Restart NSW to utilise the project’s savings to upgrade the facility’s secondary runwayThese works include the construction, sealing and installation of AGL lighting to the remaining 600m length of runway 17/35 with the capacity for Code 2B aircraft.

Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade update

Council wishes to advise that works are due to commence on Runway 17/35 as part of Stage 3 of the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade. Runway 17/35 will be closed to all traffic as of 7:00am on Thursday 2 September 2021. Construction works include construction, sealing and the installation of AGL lighting of the secondary runway 17/35 […]

Wentworth Shire Council Donations, Contributions and Grants recipients

Over $24,000.00 has been allocated during the first round of Councils 2021/22 Donations, Contributions and Grants Program. Successful applicants approved at the August Wentworth Shire Ordinary Council Meeting were • Wentworth District Rowing Club • Pooncarie Field Day Group Inc • Wentworth Military Collection • Sunraysia Aeromodellers Inc • Wentworth Rifle Club • Pomona Public […]

Major Wentworth Hospital funding in NSW Budget

Wentworth Shire Council is excited by the $30 million of funding granted to the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment announced in Tuesday’s NSW State Budget. The hospital redevelopment will receive $0.5 million in 2021-22 for the commencement of the $30 million project for which Wentworth Shire Council has advocated in collaboration with the Far West Local […]

New license application process for asbestos and demolition

The NSW Government is making it easier and faster to apply for asbestos and demolition licences in NSW by digitising the application process.   The new, easy-to-use digital application will save individuals and businesses time by reducing the number of steps and the amount of paperwork needed, and moving away from postal applications.  Applicants will still need to book an appointment at a Service NSW Centre to prove their identity in person within […]

Murray Darling Association National Conference a success for Wentworth Shire

Wentworth Shire Council has hailed this week’s Murray Darling Association National Conference in Wentworth a resounding success. Wentworth hosted the event, which ran from Sunday 16 May until Wednesday 19 May, at the Wentworth Civic Centre with more than 150 delegates and speakers attending to discuss important matters relating to the Murray-Darling Basin. Council received […]