Notice of Road Works & Temporary Closures: Pitman Avenue and Midway Drive, Buronga

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Wentworth Shire Council has received notification from Essential Energy regarding upcoming electrical maintenance works in Buronga. These works involve a pole change and the reconductoring of powerlines across three poles to ensure the continued reliability of our local power network.

Work Schedule:

  • Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Location: Intersection of Pitman Avenue and Midway Drive, Buronga

Traffic Impacts: To ensure the safety of the community and the work crews, the following traffic changes will be in place:

  • Pitman Avenue: A single lane closure will be in effect. Traffic control measures will be in place to guide motorists.
  • Midway Drive: A road closure will be in place for all north-bound traffic. The works require dropping old wires and running new ones across the road.
  • Detours: Detour signage will be implemented to assist drivers navigating around the worksite.
  • Resident Access: Soft closures will be utilized where possible to maintain access and egress for local residents.
  • Pedestrians: Safe passage will be provided around the worksite.

We ask all motorists to obey the signage, including “Road Closed” and “Detour” markers, and drive with caution near the work zone.

The Essential Energy website advises of a service interruption.

View Future Power Outages on the Essential Energy website

Plan ahead for your chance to bag a swag this summer

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Plan ahead for your chance to bag a swag this summer

Council is supporting the Transport for NSW Plan B – Win A Swag initiative, encouraging everyone to plan how they will get home safely if they choose to drink while celebrating this summer.

The campaign highlights that even a few drinks can affect your driving. By planning a safe way home, you will be making the right choice for yourself and others on the road.

Throughout December and January, patrons at participating venues across western NSW can scan a QR code and enter for the chance to win a swag valued at around $250 by simply sharing their Plan B for getting home safely.

Participating venues in Wentworth Shire
A total of nine venues across our region are taking part:

Wentworth
• Crown Hotel
• Royal Hotel
• Captain Sturt Hotel
• Wentworth Bowling Club

Buronga / Gol Gol
• Gol Gol Hotel
• Midway Marketplace IGA (bottle shop)

Coomealla
• Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club

Monak
• Monak Wines – cellar door

Pooncarie
• Pooncarie Hotel

Having a Plan B could be as simple as leaving the car at home and catching a bus or cab, choosing a designated driver, calling a friend for a lift or staying somewhere safe overnight.

The full media release from Transport for NSW is available below.

251204 MR Plan ahead for your chance to bag a swag this summerDownload

If you drink or use, don’t drive

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Natural Resources Access Regulator Increases Water Compliance Efforts in the Lower Murray

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The Natural Resources Access Regulator is increasing early intervention efforts to prevent water law breaches in the lower Murray as permanent crop production expands. Growers are being encouraged to plan ahead for dry conditions, with monitoring expected to focus on unlawful water use over the next year.

Read the full media release below:

NRAR steps up prevention campaign in lower Murray FINALDownload

Notice to all New or Existing Contractors servicing the Wentworth Shire LGA

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Notice to all New or Existing Contractors servicing the Wentworth Shire LGA

Council’s final year of its 3 year panel contract is currently in the price resubmission period.

Existing contractors on Councils current panels will be contacted to resubmit prices for the next 12 months. New Contractors to the region or those who missed the application period last year will be given the chance to make a submission to Council to be admitted to the panel. Admission will be at the discretion of a meeting of Council in February 2026 and Contractors will need to stipulate their reasons for missing the original application period.

Please contact Council to register your interest: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au

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Temporary change to operating hours – Friday 12 December 2025

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Temporary change to operating hours – Friday 12 December 2025

Council facilities will be closing early on Friday, 12 December 2025

Most sites, including Council offices, depots, and the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, will close at 1:30 pm, with
the following exceptions:

  • Pomona Tip: 12:00 pm
  • Dareton Library: 12:30 pm
  • Midway Service Centre, Midway Library & Buronga Landfill: 1:00pm

EMERGENCIES

For urgent assistance with water, sewerage, waste, cemeteries, or animal services, please call (03) 5027 5027.

Temporary Closure – A3 Poster – Friday 12 December 2025 – revisedDownload

Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days

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Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days

Council is encouraging residents to take part in upcoming towing education sessions and free weigh days as the summer holiday season approaches. These activities, delivered in partnership with Community RoadSafe Mildura, are designed to help drivers ensure their vehicles, caravans and trailers are safe, compliant and ready for travel.

Incorrect towing setups and overloaded caravans can lead to dangerous situations on the road. The sessions will provide practical advice on towing capacity, safe driving practices and ways to prepare for long-distance travel.

Event Schedule

Free Towing Course
Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Time: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Location: Mildura Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Nichols Point

Free Weigh Days
Professional weighing of vehicles, caravans and trailers.

Mildura
Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9am
Mildura Racecourse

Buronga
Thursday 11 December 2025 from 9am
Midway Community Centre, 3 Midway Drive, Buronga

Registration

Bookings are essential. There is no cost to participate. Please scan the QR code on the promotional poster or click the button below.

REGISTER

Contact Information

Barnaby Bates (Wentworth Shire Council): (03) 5027 5027 or barnaby.bates@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Tressna Martin (Community RoadSafe Mildura): 0458 745 695

This program is funded by VicRoads Community Safety Grants and delivered by Community RoadSafe Mildura in partnership with Wentworth Shire Council.

REGISTER

Community Notice: Storm Damage and Road Hazards

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Council advises residents that today’s storm has caused widespread damage across the region. Fallen trees and downed powerlines are affecting several areas, including Sandwych Street in Wentworth and the vicinity of the Pump Station and Silver City Highway in Dareton.

Please exercise extreme caution if you are travelling. Avoid any downed powerlines and report hazards where safe to do so.

Fletchers Lake Road is currently blocked in both directions due to fallen debris. Crews are responding and working to clear impacted areas as conditions allow.

If you require assistance for storm damage to residential buildings, contact SES on 132 500.

Council will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.